Epstein files update: Justice Department renews bid to unseal grand jury materials
The Justice Department renewed its request Monday to unseal Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking grand jury materials.
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Philadelphia man draws prison for role in southeast PA gun trafficking network
A Philadelphia man was sent to prison after he admitted to purchasing eight firearms for the ringleader of a multi-county gun trafficking network who illegally obtained and put nearly 100 guns on the streets.
Board appoints Smith to fill Alderman Position 7 vacancy
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has appointed Gavin Smith to fill the vacancy created in Alderman Position 7 when Michael Caruthers passed away in September. Board members took the action during a Nov. 4 special called meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Don Lowry and seconded by Alderman Bethany.
Protesters clash with federal agents during immigration raid on St. Paul business
Protesters descended on St. Paul paper distributor Bro-Tex as federal agents conducted an immigration raid at the plant Tuesday morning. Witnesses from the scene said federal agents from the FBI,.
The Epstein exceptions
From The Hill newspaper, ‘The Epstein Files Transparency Act’: What’s in it? The article is the first one that I’ve come across that answers the question regarding the subject that has paralyzed Washington for the past week. The Act purports to mandate the release of The Epstein Files. The exceptions included in the Act swallow the rule. The Hill reports, Attorney General Pam Bondi has 30 days to “make publicly available in a searchable and downloadable format all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the possession of the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and.
Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR Terrorists
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations. The move authorizes heightened enforcement actions in the state. The governor’s office said in a press release that the designation bars both groups and their affiliates from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas and paves the way for expanded investigations and legal action. Abbott said the groups “have long made their goals clear: to forcibly impose Shariah law and establish Islam’s ‘mastership of the world.'” He added that their efforts to “subvert our laws through violence,.
Jack Smith ‘Goes on the Counterattack’ Against Trump as Pressure Builds To Publish Secret Mar-a-Lago Dossier
An appellate court commands Judge Aileen Cannon to rule on the special counsel’s final report, which is under lock and key.
Tether, TRON join TRM Labs to seize $300m in illicit
The post Tether, TRON join TRM Labs to seize $300m in illicit appeared com. The T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen more than $300 million in criminal assets globally since its launch in September 2024. Summary T3 FCU froze $300M in assets linked to global criminal networks. The unit has supported cases across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. Binance joined the T3+ program to expand blockchain crime cooperation. The joint initiative from Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs works directly with law enforcement agencies worldwide to detect, trace, and disrupt criminal networks using cryptocurrencies. The unit’s investigations have supported dozens of operations across multiple jurisdictions and targets crimes including money laundering, investment fraud, terrorism financing, and organized crime. The Brazilian Federal Police formally recognized T3 FCU this month for its assistance in Operation Lusocoin, which froze over R$3 billion in assets, including 4. 3 million USDT tied to criminal groups. T3 FCU supports cases across 23 jurisdictions In just one year, T3 FCU has worked with law enforcement agencies across 23 jurisdictions spanning every continent except Africa. The U. S. recorded the largest volume of assistance at $83 million across 37 cases, accounting for 27% of total volume. Brazil followed with over $13 million frozen across seven cases. Other major jurisdictions include Spain, Germany, Albania, Bulgaria, Finland, Australia, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The most common crime types investigated were: Illicit goods and services (39%) Fraud and scams Hacks and exploits Cases linked to North Korea ($19M for the Bybit hack alone) Crimes involving banned or controlled substances Terrorist financing and violent crimes “Reaching the USD 300 million milestone demonstrates the real-world impact of blockchain technology in combating financial crime,” said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. The company collaborates with over 280 law enforcement agencies globally. Binance joins expanded T3+ program In August, the T3+ Global Collaborator Program was established to expand public-private cooperation against illicit blockchain activities. Binance joined.
Chinese Gangs Have Reportedly Made $1 Billion Through Spam Calls and Messages
The scam messages ask for fake toll payments, U. S. Postal Service fees, and unpaid traffic violations.
5 James Wan films that redefined modern horror
5 James Wan films that redefined modern horror