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NYT Reports Deviation in Counterintelligence Probe of Trump-Russia Ties
Worlddigi247d ago

NYT Reports Deviation in Counterintelligence Probe of Trump-Russia Ties

The New York Times reports that efforts by the Trump administration to retaliate against intelligence officials and FBI agents investigating Russian interference in the 2016 elections were led by federal prosecutors in the South, potentially deviating a counterintelligence investigation.

Austrian Greens Reject Federal Prosecutor's Office Draft
Politicsdie-presse25d ago

Austrian Greens Reject Federal Prosecutor's Office Draft

Austria's Green party has rejected the current draft for a federal prosecutor's office, with Green politician Alma Zadić criticizing the lack of independence for federal prosecutors, making the required two-thirds majority for reform unlikely.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Indicted in Michigan
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Pro-Palestinian Activists Indicted in Michigan

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of an intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.

SantaCon Organizer Charged With Stealing Charity Funds
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SantaCon Organizer Charged With Stealing Charity Funds

The organizer of New York City's annual SantaCon pub crawl has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in charity funds. Prosecutors claim he diverted money intended for charitable causes to finance his lavish lifestyle.

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez
Politicscyprus-mailn1-bih5mo ago2 sources

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez

The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors have put together possible corruption and money laundering charges, and have […]

As Epstein Brokered Rothschild Bank Deals, DEA Ran Secret Probe Into $50M Laundering Scheme
Politicszerohedge5mo ago

As Epstein Brokered Rothschild Bank Deals, DEA Ran Secret Probe Into $50M Laundering Scheme

As Epstein Brokered Rothschild Bank Deals, DEA Ran Secret Probe Into $50M Laundering Scheme A newly uncovered DEA document from the DOJ's Jeffrey Epstein files release reveals that Epstein was the subject of a secret, 5-year investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on suspicions of laundering approximately $50 million through a web of illicit drug and prostitution networks - yet federal prosecutors pursuing his 2019 trafficking case had no idea.  The DEA investigati...

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. During his court appearance, Mangione detailed how he planned and carried out the killing, bringing a new phase to the polarizing case.

Trump Prioritizes Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions
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Trump Prioritizes Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions

President Trump indicated the US would rely on economic pressure against Iran, while Iran linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions on several demands, signaling a shift in US strategy away from immediate military confrontation.

US Authorities Investigate Mark Walter's Insurance Empire
BusinessFTzerohedge28d ago2 sources

US Authorities Investigate Mark Walter's Insurance Empire

Federal prosecutors in the US are investigating insurance companies owned by billionaire Mark Walter, focusing on potential issues with asset disclosures. The probe targets Walter's extensive insurance empire, including Guggenheim.

Man sentenced for rare book heist from UCLA library
WorldThe Independent1mo ago

Man sentenced for rare book heist from UCLA library

A man involved in a rare book heist has been sentenced after stealing $216,000 worth of manuscripts from the UCLA library. Federal prosecutors stated he typically traveled to China within days of the thefts.

Two Suspected Right-Wing Terrorists Arrested in Thuringia
Worldtagesschau1mo ago

Two Suspected Right-Wing Terrorists Arrested in Thuringia

Federal prosecutors have arrested two alleged supporters of the right-wing extremist terror group 'Letzte Verteidigungswelle' (Last Wave of Defense) in Thuringia, Germany, on suspicion of attempting to set fire to an asylum seeker accommodation.

Google Employee Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
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Google Employee Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket

A Google employee has been charged with insider trading for allegedly using confidential company data to place bets on Polymarket, earning $1.2 million. The individual, known as 'AlphaRaccoon,' is accused of leveraging internal information to predict outcomes on the cryptocurrency-based prediction market.

German Prosecutors Investigate Signal Cyberattack as Espionage
Technologytagesschaufazdh-les-sports3mo ago3 sources

German Prosecutors Investigate Signal Cyberattack as Espionage

German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into a cyberattack targeting the Signal messaging app, treating it as a potential espionage case. The incident is considered "extremely concerning" in Germany due to the app's secure communication reputation.

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez
WorldKorea Herald5mo ago

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez

The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors have put together possible corruption and ‌money laundering charges, and have communicated to Rodriguez that she is at risk of prosecution unless she continues to comply with Trump’s demands follo

Suspect in Custody After Knife Attack in Switzerland
World20-minuten2mo ago

Suspect in Custody After Knife Attack in Switzerland

A 31-year-old man, Nesip D., has been taken into investigative custody following a knife attack that injured three people. Federal prosecutors are investigating for multiple attempted murders and support of a terrorist organization.

Trump Administration Halts Criminal Probes Against Venezuelan Leader
WorldAPcbcThe Independent+1Yahoo2mo ago4 sources

Trump Administration Halts Criminal Probes Against Venezuelan Leader

The Trump administration has reportedly instructed federal prosecutors to cease criminal investigations into Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. This directive aims to avoid undermining Guaidó's authority as the U.S.-recognized interim president of Venezuela.

Two Men Charged Under New US Law for AI-Generated Deepfake Porn
PoliticsSCMP2mo ago

Two Men Charged Under New US Law for AI-Generated Deepfake Porn

Federal prosecutors in the US have charged Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities. This marks one of the first cases under a newly enacted law designed to combat deepfake pornography.

US Drops Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani
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US Drops Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani

The US Justice Department has dropped criminal and civil fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a decision that led to a rally in Adani Group stocks.