The former CEO of a New Hampshire addiction rehab center has been federally charged with directing a harassment campaign against journalists and their families in response to negative coverage. A Federal grand jury indicted Eric Spofford, 40, of Salem, N.H., and Miami, Fla., on several interstate stalking-related charges. In March 2022, New Hampshire Public Radio […]
Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to
The recent case of an Italian tourist who was kidnapped in New York City and tortured by people allegedly after his cryptocurrency is drawing attention to a rash of crimes dubbed “wrench attacks,” which combine cybertheft with old-fashioned thuggery. The term stems from an XKCD comic that depicts a “crypto nerd’s imagination” of the tech […]
U.S. warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela due to risks of torture, kidnapping
The crisis in Venezuela The crisis in Venezuela 07:11 The U.S. State Department is warning citizens not to travel to Venezuela, warning of “severe risks” including wrongful detention, kidnapping and torture. The State Department said that it does not have an operating embassy or consulate in the South American country, and cannot provide routine or […]
Trump says he’s pardoning Scott Jenkins, a sheriff convicted of taking $75,000 in bribes
President Trump said Monday he is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted of making several businessmen sworn law enforcement officers in exchange for cash bribes. Former Culpeper County Sheriff Jenkins, 53, was found guilty on fraud and bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in prison in March. But on Monday, Mr. […]
Passenger arrested after forcing international flight to divert
Passenger arrested after forcing international flight to divert – CBS News Watch CBS News An unruly passenger forced a flight from Tokyo bound for Houston to divert to Seattle, where they were arrested. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
U.S.-German citizen arrested for attempted firebombing of U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to firebomb the U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv, Israel, earlier this month and making threats against President Trump, federal prosecutors said Sunday. Joseph Neumayer, who has U.S. and German citizenship, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City by FBI special […]
One killed in Dorchester double shooting
One man has died and another victim remains in critical condition following a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday night, Boston Police reported Sunday. At about 9:47 p.m. Saturday night, police responded to a shot spotter activation around 38 Franklin Hill Ave. in Dorchester, BPD stated. At the scene, officers found two victims with gunshot wounds. […]
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
Authorities have captured a Louisiana inmate who escaped from a parish jail, a feat he also accomplished nearly a year ago. Tra’Von Johnson, 22, was taken back into custody on Friday night, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Johnson made his latest escape Thursday night from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, which has a history of […]
Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers railed against Gaza war in online posts
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JIM MUSTIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — In the years before he was accused of killing two Israeli Embassy employees, the suspect in the fatal shootings was an active participant in Chicago’s left-wing protest scene, speaking out against police violence and a proposed Amazon headquarters. Then the war in Gaza ignited his fury […]
Singer Dawn Richard says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs threatened her with death after she saw him beat Cassie
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — The Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial resumed Monday when singer Dawn Richard testified that the hip-hop mogul threatened to kill her if she told anyone that she saw him beat his longtime girlfriend. Richard told a jury in Manhattan federal court that Combs […]