All articles tagged with #fbi arrest
Originally Published 2 months ago — by nypost.com
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, allegedly received insider information and was involved in a gambling scheme that backfired when the Lakers' key player, LeBron James, played in a game he was expected to miss, leading to a failed $100,000 bet and subsequent FBI arrests related to NBA gambling scandals.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
NBA player Terry Rozier was arrested as part of an FBI investigation into sports betting manipulation, linked to suspicious betting activity on his game performance, though initial league investigations found no wrongdoing by Rozier. The case is connected to a broader gambling scandal involving other players and conspiracy charges, prompting the NBA to work with sportsbook partners to prevent manipulation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A US army veteran and Afghanistan war hero, Bajun Mavalwalla II, was arrested and charged with conspiracy after participating in a protest against ICE in Spokane, raising concerns about the escalation of government efforts to suppress protests and potential racial profiling, amid broader political and legal debates over free speech and law enforcement powers.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A former gymnastics coach, Sean Gardner, was arrested by the FBI on child pornography charges over four years after allegations of sexual abuse at a prominent U.S. gymnastics academy surfaced. Despite suspensions and investigations by SafeSport, Gardner continued to work in healthcare, and authorities uncovered evidence of abuse and illegal recordings, highlighting systemic issues in handling such cases.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hindustan Times
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting Barack Obama being arrested by the FBI, sparking social media speculation and political controversy amid claims of alleged misconduct by the Obama administration.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
A North Dakota man, Charles Dalzell, was charged after sending threatening emails to federal officials, referencing the recent shooting of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and claiming legal grievances and frustrations with public officials. The emails contained violent language and threats, leading to his arrest by the FBI.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Department of Justice (.gov)
An IT specialist from the Defense Intelligence Agency was arrested for attempting to transfer classified information to a foreign government, involving multiple covert exchanges and the use of a thumb drive, highlighting ongoing concerns about espionage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Mitchell Bosch, a former New York City council candidate and anti-vaccine protester, has been arrested by federal authorities and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Identified with the help of online "sedition hunters," Bosch faces felony charges of civil disorder and assaulting officers. He had been previously arrested at anti-vaccine protests and has a history of opposing vaccine mandates. The FBI alleges that Bosch was seen on video pushing against officers and encouraging other rioters during the Capitol attack. Bosch and his lawyer have not commented on his latest or past arrests. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack, with over 1,250 people arrested in connection to the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Gregory Mijares, the man who was identified as the first rioter to breach the lower west tunnel entrance of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been arrested by the FBI nearly two years after the incident. Mijares, known as "Gas Hat" due to footage showing him wearing a gas mask like a hat during the battle, has been charged with felony civil disorder and two misdemeanor charges. Online sleuths helped identify Mijares, and he admitted to entering the Capitol grounds, engaging in altercations with police officers, and opening a door broken by rioters. Over 1,100 people have been arrested in connection with the Capitol attack, with more than 600 sentenced so far.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A Jan. 6 rioter, formerly known as Rally Runner, who was the subject of a conspiracy theory on Tucker Carlson's show, has been arrested by the FBI in St. Louis. Rally Runner faces federal charges for obstructing law enforcement officers during the Capitol attack. Previously, a lawyer representing Jan. 6 defendants claimed on Carlson's show that Runner was a law enforcement officer and agent provocateur, but it was later revealed that Runner was a genuine Trump supporter. The lawyer and Carlson have not responded to requests for comment. Runner confirmed his participation in the riot through social media videos, and the FBI affidavit cites these videos as evidence.