Randy Weaver Dies In the infamous Ruby Ridge standoff, federal agents killed his wife and son. Reason · May 13, 2022
With Cook County probation units disbanded, tens of thousands of random curfew checks ended Supporters of doing away with so-called intensive probation units say it was a “gotcha” system that didn’t reduce crime. Others say it helped get guns and drugs off the streets. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022
Biden meeting with mayors, police chiefs on Friday President Joe Biden is meeting Friday with mayors, police chiefs and local public officials to discuss how cities are using funds from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on policing and public safety programs The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Randy Weaver, participant in Ruby Ridge standoff, dies at 74 A patriarch of a family that was involved in an 11-day Idaho standoff with federal agents 30 years ago has died. WEKU · May 12, 2022
In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption. WEKU · May 12, 2022
Pennsylvania pension fund may sue its consultant for botching profits figure Pennsylvania's beleaguered pension fund for educators has hired yet another outside law firm — this time to consider suing the consulting firm that admitted botching a key profits calculation in an error that has triggered an ongoing FBI investigation. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 12, 2022
Pelosi laments death of Democrats’ Roe legislation while still supporting anti-abortion Democrat Pelosi also explains why Democrats won’t take up Republican Senators Susan Collins’ and Lisa Murkowski’s legislation The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Biden to meet with mayors, police chiefs on Friday President Joe Biden will meet Friday with mayors, police chiefs and local public officials to discuss how cities are using funds from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on policing and public safety programs The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Former Kansas State student steps down from white nationalist organization amid rift A former Kansas State student who left the university and became the “right-hand guy” for the head of a white nationalist organization has stepped down as the treasurer of its foundation as its leader remains under federal investigation in connection with the Capitol insurrection. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
Gardai work with FBI to nab man and woman in Cork accused of international cybercrimes A 40-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested for suspected money laundering offences Irish Mirror · May 12, 2022
My worst moment: ‘Gaslit’ star Shea Whigham and the time he blasted De Niro’s ear Starring Julia Roberts, the eight-part drama “Gaslit” on Starz zeros in on the crimes that would ultimately take down Richard Nixon’s presidency, specifically the Watergate break-in that was conceived by former FBI agent G. Gordon Liddy, played by Shea Whigham as a man unhinged as they come. Chicago Tribune · May 12, 2022
Bulletproof vests at the ballot box "The potential for violence that we face is very real" Salon · May 11, 2022
‘Wreak havoc’: Suburban Kansas City man charged in connection with Capitol riot KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Blue Springs, Missouri, man faces five federal misdemeanors related to the Capitol riot after he was allegedly captured on video making threatening remarks to police officers and illegally remaining within the building. Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022
No Pseudonymity for Doctor's Claim of Employment Retaliation by University of Colorado From a decision this morning by Magistrate Judge Reid Neureiter (D. Colo.) in Doe v. Regents of Univ. of Colo.: Plaintiff is a Hispanic female doctor. She is a highly trained and skilled triple board-certified anesthesiologist, formerly employed as a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of Colorado ("CU"), with… Reason · May 10, 2022
Los Angeles Times · May 10, 2022 FBI gives up attempt to confiscate more than $1 million in California pot-store cash LOS ANGELES — The FBI has abandoned its attempt to confiscate more than $1 million in cash that was seized from armored cars transporting the money for state-licensed marijuana businesses in California.
Zenger · May 10, 2022 Crypto Coin: Mining Capital Coin CEO Indicted For $62M Crypto Fraud Luiz Capuci Jr., the CEO and founder of MCC misled investors about MCC’s cryptocurrency mining and investment program.
Miami Herald · May 10, 2022 3rd suspect in assassination of Haiti president brought to Miami for court appearance A former Haitian senator who faces new U.S. charges in the assassination of the country’s president attended a key meeting with Colombian commandos on July 6, the day before the former soldiers allegedly assassinated Jovenel Moïse at his suburban home outside Port-au-Prince, according to a criminal complaint filed in Miami…
Reason · May 9, 2022 Is Kamala Harris Serious About Privacy Rights? Stop government interference in reproduction, medical decisions, gun ownership, drug use, and more.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Gabby Petito’s mother files wrongful death lawsuit against Brian Laundrie estate The new suit seeks damages for suffering ‘a loss of probable future companionship, society and comfort’
Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022 New evidence could solve cold case after man beheaded and wife's body found in lake Police are hoping they could finally have a breakthrough in the case of brutally murdered husband and wife Russell and Shirley Dermond who were killed in May 2014
Daily Record · May 8, 2022 Sunday's headlines: 'crypto hacker' faces extradition and ambulance bosses' side hustle exposed Here are the headlines on the Daily Record website.
Reuters · May 6, 2022 U.S. offers $15 million reward for information on Conti ransomware group The United States on Friday offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on the Russia-based Conti ransomware group, which has been blamed for cyber extortion attacks worldwide, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Reason · May 6, 2022 What If The SCOTUS Leak Came From A Foreign Hack? I noted earlier that Justice Alito did not speak to the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference. As a result, the conference organizers had to shuffle the schedule. We were treated to a presentation from an expert on cyber-security. She discussed at some length how the goal of foreign hacks is to…
ABC News · May 6, 2022 FBI finds evidence against Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov on luxurious superyacht Amadea docked in Fiji From the empty pool to the gilded furniture wrapped in plastic – go inside the superyacht dripping in luxury, where the FBI found crucial evidence implicating its Russian oligarch owner.
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022 US to seize $63m Los Angeles mansion it claims was bought with bribe money The sprawling estate was bought by Armenian ‘Super Minister’ Gagik Khachatryan with bribes paid by a businessman, FBI says