All articles tagged with #fbi investigation
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Axios
A suspect, Brian J. Cole Jr., confessed to planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, motivated by political discontent and a desire to 'speak up' after concerns about election tampering, though he claimed his actions were not directed at Congress or related to the riot itself.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by WOSU Public Media
Heavily redacted emails from the DOJ suggest the FBI investigated Ohio billionaire Les Wexner for possible connections to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, but Wexner's legal team states he was not a co-conspirator and cooperated fully with investigators.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for two missing boaters off Fort Myers after covering a vast area of approximately 6,700 square miles without success. The missing are Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier, who went on a fishing trip 100 miles offshore. The search involved multiple agencies and volunteers, and the vessel was found adrift but the men remain missing. The FBI is now leading the investigation.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Four men linked to a major pedophilia and child pornography case in Metro Detroit have been arrested following FBI investigations, revealing disturbing chats and sharing of illegal material, with some suspects also involved in plans to abuse children.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
An 18-year-old girl named Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship, prompting an FBI investigation. Her family described her as a cheerful and outgoing person, and the circumstances of her death are currently unknown.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the organization is working with the FBI to investigate allegations of fight-fixing related to Isaac Dulgarian's suspicious loss at UFC Vegas 110, following unusual betting activity and a questionable performance, marking the second such controversy in recent years.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
Stephen A. Smith stands by his comments linking the FBI's NBA gambling probe to political influence, despite criticism from Kash Patel, as multiple NBA figures and others are implicated in a major gambling scandal involving organized crime and arrests of players and coaches.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
President Trump called for the prosecution of several Biden-era Justice officials, including Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, Jack Smith, and Lisa Monaco, accusing them of illegal activities related to FBI investigations into the 2020 election and lawmakers' phone records, amid ongoing political and legal tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
A U-Haul truck reversed toward security officers outside a Coast Guard base in San Francisco, prompting officers to open fire and wound the driver and a bystander; the FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement plans that were later canceled by President Trump.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando and charged in a federal case involving illegal sports betting and money laundering, allegedly using nonpublic NBA player information to place unfair bets. The case is part of a larger investigation into organized crime and illegal gambling networks across multiple states, leading to Rozier and other sports figures being placed on leave as authorities continue their probe.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Justice Department is expected to seek a grand jury indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton in Maryland for alleged mishandling of classified information, including documents related to weapons of mass destruction, following an FBI search of his home and office.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Six people were killed and over a dozen injured in a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, during homecoming celebrations, leading to the arrest of four suspects on murder and attempted murder charges, with the FBI investigating the incident as part of a series of violent events across the state over the weekend.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by emptywheel
The article discusses the legal challenges and procedural disputes in the prosecution of Jim Comey, highlighting issues with discovery deadlines, the potential for prosecutorial misconduct, and the broader implications of the case, including efforts to reveal exculpatory evidence and the political context surrounding the investigation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Bulwark
Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee with a hostile and dismissive attitude, reflecting a broader Trump administration strategy of defiance and contempt for congressional oversight, while Republicans attempt to recast investigations into Trump as politically motivated attacks.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Former FBI director James Comey is scheduled to appear in court on charges of lying to Congress related to his 2020 testimony, marking a significant development amid broader political tensions and efforts to politicize the justice department, with the case linked to former President Trump's influence on federal prosecutions.