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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Brooklyn jail ruse: man pretends FBI agent to free murder suspect

A Minnesota man, Mark Anderson, was arrested in Brooklyn after posing as an FBI agent and claiming a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s December 2024 murder. Anderson produced a Minnesota driver’s license, said he had weapons, and flashed documents to Bureau of Prisons staff; Mangione remains held without bail as federal prosecutors seek the death penalty in the case. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania five days after the killing.

via CNBC|

#crime #federal #impersonation

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Federal crackdown in Minnesota over alleged assaults on law enforcement

Sixteen Minnesotans have been arrested by federal authorities on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers (18 U.S.C. 111); they appeared in federal court after prosecutors unsealed charging documents detailing a range of alleged offenses, including a vehicle attack, spitting and egg-throwing. Attorney General Pam Bondi described them as rioters and said more arrests are expected as the DOJ enforces the law. The development follows related anti-ICE protests and earlier federal actions in the region.

via fox9.com|

#arrests #charges #crime

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

NBA Investigates Alleged Mob Ties and Player Safety Concerns

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that the league found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing by Terry Rozier following an investigation into aberrational betting behavior, despite Rozier being cleared by the NBA and later facing federal charges. Silver emphasized the league's cooperation with law enforcement and the importance of protecting players' rights, noting Rozier's cooperation and the ongoing federal case. The situation highlights the complexities of league investigations amid legal proceedings and concerns about potential damage to the sport's integrity.

via NBC Sports|

#federal #gambling #investigation

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Deploys Troops to Portland to Address 'Domestic Terrorists'

President Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect federal facilities amid protests, and has authorized the use of 'full force' if necessary, escalating federal intervention in the city.

via BBC|

#antifa #federal #politics

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's Chicago Deployment Plans Spark Political and Legal Controversy

The article reports on President Trump's plan to deploy federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops to operate out of Naval Station Great Lakes near Chicago in September, aiming to target the city amidst political controversy and local opposition, with concerns about legality and coordination.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#chicago #federal #ice

news8 months ago•2 min saved

Diddy's Mansion Revealed in Trial: Guns, Drugs, and Baby Oil

Photos of guns, ammunition, baby oil, lingerie, and drugs were released during Diddy's ongoing federal trial, which involves charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The trial experienced delays due to a juror's health and a holiday, with key witnesses including Diddy's former assistant expected to testify. The court also addressed a breach of gag order related to sealed proceedings.

via HotNewHipHop|

#diddy #federal #guns

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Charges Filed in Bronx Day Care Overdose Tragedy

Two individuals have been charged with federal drug crimes in connection with the overdose death of a 1-year-old boy and the hospitalization of three other children at a day care in the Bronx. The defendants, who were previously charged in state court with murder, now face charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute narcotics resulting in death. The day care owner and operator, Grei Mendez, and her husband's cousin, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, allegedly ran a fentanyl distribution business out of the building. Law enforcement discovered a kilogram of fentanyl at the day care, and Mendez is accused of attempting to remove evidence prior to a search. The incident has shocked the city, and authorities are still searching for Mendez's husband.

via CNN|

#bronx #crime #day-care

federal2 years ago•4 min saved

"Federal Government Announces Rescheduling of Cannabis in June 2023 Newsletter"

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that his department and the Department of Justice are aiming to complete a review of cannabis’s federal scheduling status by the end of this year. The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation to protect applicants at CIA, NSA and other agencies from being denied security clearances solely because of past marijuana use. The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution expressing “continued support” for U.S. citizen Marc Fogel, who is being detained in Russia under a “politicized, excessive sentence for his alleged offense” of possessing medical cannabis. Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker says lawmakers are crafting a medical cannabis legalization bill that could be filed this summer. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is looking to fund research on the impact of psychedelics legalization and decriminalization in cities and states across the country.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabis-rescheduling #federal #medical-cannabis

cryptocurrency-regulation2 years ago•2 min saved

Political Divide Persists in US Congress Over Stablecoin Regulation

The US House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion heard testimony from five experts as it considered two proposed bills to regulate stablecoins. The biggest point of disagreement was on state-level stablecoin regulation, with the Republican bill allowing stablecoin operators to choose the state they register in, while the Democratic bill preserves access to regulation in federal hands. Witnesses suggested a middle road, with federal regulation offering more uniform, consistent rules, and state regulation promoting more diversity and innovation in regulation and supervision.

via Cointelegraph|

#cryptocurrency-regulation #federal #regulation