Inside the Historic Suit That the Gun Industry and Republicans Are on the Verge of Killing
propublica.org/article/inside-gary-indiana-lawsuit-guns-gop
Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots: Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/lego-heads-california-police-mugshots-murrieta
Quick Glance: Toy Heads Used in Place of Faces: Lego's Complaint Against Police
- A California police department obscures suspects' faces with Lego heads, prompting Lego to request the cessation of this practice.
- A new California law restricts the posting of mugshots on social media, leading to unconventional methods like using Lego heads.
- Experts caution against the harmful impact of posting mugshots online on suspects awaiting trial or individuals with criminal records.
- Politicians, including Representative Corey Jackson, criticize the use of Lego heads and seek loopholes to circumvent the law.
Federal watchdog to examine DOJ law enforcement task forces after NBC News report
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-watchdog-examine-doj-law-enforcement-task-forces-nbc-news-repo-rcna145165
Case of slain Grinnell student remains unsolved after more than 30 years: Tammy Jo Zywicki, on her way to Grinnell College, went missing in 1992 and turned up ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/23/killing-of-grinnell-college-student-tammy-jo-zywicki-remains-unsolved-over-30-years-later-cold-case/72879354007/
The ‘Little Rascals’ who robbed a bank – and were nabbed by the FBI: Three boys dubbed the 'little rascals' were caught by the FBI after robbing a bank ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/21/little-rascals-robbed-a-bank-nabbed-fbi-20507341/
Counterfeit Colts: How an Oklahoma man double-crossed a Mexican cartel with knockoff guns
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/28/oklahoma-man-cons-mexican-drug-cartel-with-counterfeit-colt-guns/72965798007/
Police seize $7.5 mil. in cocaine in drug bust in Mayaguana: Police confiscated over 860 pounds of cocaine during a drug bust on Mayaguana Tuesday morning.
thenassauguardian.com/news/police-seize-7-5-mil-in-cocaine-in-drug-bust-in-mayaguana/article_7b00bdbe-ebb8-11ee-9e51-bbaed6b89bf1.html
Fired police chief says Forest Hill discriminated, retaliated against him: EEOC complaint
star-telegram.com/news/local/article287172960.html
Charleston man accused of attacking officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot granted bond: Charlestonian Justin Perrou is facing federal charges stemming from his accused ...
postandcourier.com/news/charleston-january-6-capitol-riot-trump/article_2d3a0148-eaba-11ee-9fa7-4b672bb80906.html
California police agencies are still sharing data with other states: Some California law enforcement agencies are continuing to share automated license plate ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/police-data-sharing-19257348.php
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Baltimore police union overwhelmingly rejects contract proposal after ‘impasse’ with city
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/22/baltimore-police-union-contract-negotiations-impasse/
Fugitive gunned down father of 2 in Miami-Dade, cops say. FBI is offering $10K reward
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article286918110.html
Former Louisville officer faces third trial in Breonna Taylor slaying: Despite mass protests for social justice, four years after police fatally shot Taylor ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/11/former-louisville-officer-faces-third-trial-breonna-taylor-slaying/
Election officials’ homes ‘swatted’ as presidential race heats up: Election officials’ homes ‘swatted’ as presidential race heats up
cnn.com/2024/03/13/politics/swatting-election-officials-invs/
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Illegal homemade machine guns cause surge in US gun violence: In the last several years, a proliferation of tiny pieces of plastic and metal is fueling a spike ...
apnews.com/article/machine-guns-modified-illegal-switches-gun-violence-ddc2e9b6602ee1eb62e75732bbd54784
Quick Glance: Illegal Homemade Machine Guns Fuel US Gun Violence Surge
- Communities in the US have seen shootings carried out with illegally converted weapons, leading to a surge in gun violence.
- Conversion of legal semi-automatic weapons with small pieces made from 3D printers or ordered online has fueled gun violence.
- Conversion devices have been used in mass shootings, such as one resulting in four deaths at a Sweet Sixteen party in Alabama.
- Many states lack specific laws against the illegal use of such devices, contributing to the rise in gun violence in the US.
US Supreme Court seeks security funding to protect justices, homes: The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking $19.4 million in federal funds to bolster security for the ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-seeks-security-funding-protect-justices-homes-2024-03-04/
US helped turn Honduras into a narco-state. Hold Obama, Trump and Biden accountable | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article286530175.html
A surge of illegal homemade machine guns has helped fuel gun violence: Eleven-year-old Domonic Davis was not far from his mom's Cincinnati home when a hail of ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/politics-firearms-killings/article_e2d7b1e5-44c4-5645-8f71-db20e559c03a.html
What Happens When Prosecutors Offer Opposing Versions of the Truth?: An unusual recent court decision offered harsh criticism of a behavior that has left dozens ...
propublica.org/article/what-happens-when-prosecutors-offer-opposing-versions-of-truth
State police will no longer send firearms to firm that sold gun parts for profit: State police will use a scrap metal processing facility in Jackson to dispose ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/12/michigan-state-police-will-no-longer-send-firearms-to-gunbusters-company-that-sold-gun-parts/72947580007/
Former police officer convicted in sexual assault is the first to face tougher new penalty, DOJ says
pbs.org/newshour/nation/former-police-officer-convicted-in-sexual-assault-is-the-first-to-face-tougher-new-penalty-doj-says
Lexington residents are skeptical of DOJ's police investigation: The "pattern or practice" investigation into the Lexington Police Department stems ...
mpbonline.org/blogs/news/living-in-fear-smalltown-mississippi-residents-are-skeptical-of-dojs-police-investigation/
Justice Department asks U.S. Supreme Court to block Texas law allowing migrant arrests - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Halts Texas Immigration Law
- The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted a Texas law allowing local authorities to arrest and deport immigrants.
- Civil rights groups and the DOJ sued to stop the law, citing concerns of unconstitutionality and racial profiling.
- Conservative Justice Samuel Alito's order blocked the law until March 13 for further review.
- Under SB 4, illegal border crossing is a state misdemeanor with penalties ranging from jail time to years in prison.
Police chases have killed hundreds of passengers, bystanders in US: Police chases kill nearly two people a day across the US, and the government is failing at ...
sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/police-chases/
Bomb, weapons threat called in to MSU found to be hoax, police say: MSU police and FBI determine the call was a hoax.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/07/bomb-weapons-threat-called-in-to-msu-found-to-be-hoax-police-say/72890818007/
FBI investigates after letter with white powder sent to House Speaker Johnson's Louisiana church
pbs.org/newshour/politics/fbi-investigates-after-letter-with-white-powder-sent-to-house-speaker-johnsons-louisiana-church
‘World’s most harmful’ cybercriminal group disrupted in 11-nation operation: LockBit’s ransomware has been used to extort over $120 million in ransom payments ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/lockbit-ransomware-cronos-nca-fbi/
Quick Glance: Police Arrest LockBit Ransomware Members
- Arrest of two LockBit ransomware operators in Poland and Ukraine
- Development of free decryption tool for encrypted files
- Seizure of over 200 crypto-wallets after hacking servers
- Global operation involving French and U.S. authorities
FBI offers $15K reward in search for missing 12-year-old girl: Lori Paige has been missing from Tallahassee, Florida, since June 2023.
abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-offers-15k-reward-search-missing-12-year/story
How a DNA technique to pin Bryan Kohberger as Idaho murder suspect could shape case law
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/25/how-a-dna-technique-to-pin-bryan-kohberger-as-idaho-murder-suspect-could-shape-case-law/
People in mental health crisis need care, not cuffs. The DOJ seems to agree.: Last week, the DOJ in a statement said D.C. police response to 911 calls may ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/26/dc-police-mental-health-lawsuit-doj/
Justice Dept. says D.C. police response may violate rights of mentally ill: D.C. may be violating federal disability law by sending police to deal with 911 calls ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/23/dc-police-mental-health-response-lawsuit-justice-department/
Teen accused of making hundreds of swatting calls around the country: A 17-year-old is accused of making hundreds of swatting calls targeting high schools ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/02/01/teen-swatting-alan-filion/
Quick Glance: Arrest Made in Nationwide Swatting Cases
- Authorities tracked swatting calls to the teen's home IP address.
- Booking photo of Alan Filion, facing multiple serious charges linked to swatting.
- A 17-year-old from California, Alan Filion, is suspected of being involved in 'hundreds of swatting incidents and bomb threats' targeting various national locations, according to CNN.
- Swatting occurs when fake calls to police cause emergency teams to react to non-existent threats.
Extradition trial of Trinidadian wanted in US set for May - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/02/29/extradition-trial-of-trinidadian-wanted-in-us-set-for-may/
Man arrested after hourslong standoff following shooting of 3 D.C. police officers
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/14/washington-dc-barricaded-suspect-police-officers-shot/72597686007/
‘All hell was breaking loose’: Mystery deepens in case of Highland Park man accused of $400 million crypto hack on FTX
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/21/all-hell-was-breaking-loose-mystery-deepens-in-case-of-highland-park-man-accused-of-400-million-crypto-hack-on-ftx/
New US background database unlikely to stop police misconduct, critics warn: Experts say new DoJ program intended to track backgrounds of federal police unlikely ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/18/database-police-officer-background-checks
FBI asking public for tips, videos of Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting: The FBI is seeking help from the public as it works with Kansas City, Mo. ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4469683-kansas-city-super-bowl-parade-shooting-fbi-asking-public-tips-videos/
Quick Glance: Kansas City Shooting: Dispute Escalates During Super Bowl Parade
- Police: Injured victims aged 8 to 47, at least half under 16
- Three suspects in custody after shootings
- No link to terrorism confirmed by police
- Police seek witnesses and information on shooting incident
20 years after son's disappearance in Aruba, Livingston mom wants FBI cold case reopened
livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/brighton-township/2024/03/12/docuseries-investigates-2004-disappearance-of-brighton-teen-in-aruba-max-devries/72941075007/
Two Black moms say police won’t solve their children’s murders. A new study asks: is race to blame?
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/black-homicide-clearance-rate-lower-than-white
Police looking into claim Indian drug kingpin is Malaysian: Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said based on checks, the people arrested by India's ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/12/police-looking-into-claim-indian-drug-kingpin-is-malaysian/
After disgraceful 2020 protest response, Columbus police team now model for doing it right
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/11/columbus-police-dialogue-teams-mission-more-than-lip-service-ohio-protest-response-willis-johnson/72713478007/
Colorado man sentenced to prison for assaulting police officers during Jan. 6 riot
axios.com/2024/01/30/jan-6-colorado-man-prison-sentence-officer-assault
Mexican drug cartels are targeting America’s ‘last best place’: Mexican drug cartels have flooded Montana with fentanyl and meth – and also set up operations on ...
nbcnews.com/news/mexican-drug-cartels-are-targeting-americas-last-great-place-rcna130822
Seattle police use of force nears all-time lows, but racial disparities still plague the numbers
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-police-use-of-force-nears-all-time-lows-but-racial-disparities-still-plague-the-numbers/
Minnesota man accused of assembling an arsenal to attack police is sentenced to nearly 7 years
apnews.com/article/minnesota-violent-plot-machine-gun-grenades-river-smith-c398ab85f4f63c6c284508235d5f5c07
After Libs of TikTok posted, at least 21 bomb threats followed: Libs of TikTok, run by Chaya Raichik, has gained immense popularity on X. As her follower-count ...
nbcnews.com/tech/internet/libs-tiktok-x-chaya-raichik-bomb-threat-twitter-of-libsoftiktok-rcna102784
Violent Crime Fell in Big Cities in 2023, But That’s Not the Whole Story: Offenses like homicide and rape declined in US cities in 2023, but not back to ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-14/violent-crime-fell-in-big-cities-in-2023-but-that-s-not-the-whole-story
Hamtramck cop Mike Stout, caught in FBI bribery sting, learns sentence in corruption case
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/29/hamtramck-cop-mike-stout-sentenced-in-towing-corruption-scandal/72789531007/
As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever'
npr.org/2024/01/31/1227942534/vanita-gupta-doj
New Mexico won’t charge officers who went to wrong house, killed resident: An expert report found the officers’ use of deadly force was “proportional to the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/31/police-shooting-robert-dotson-farmington/
After FBI investigated threats against Hamtramck mayor, man arrested in Vancouver homicide
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2024/02/29/man-charged-in-vancouver-homicide-after-threats-against-hamtramck-mayor/72785488007/
Philly police team up with U.S. Marshals as search for escaped prisoner Alleem Borden continues
inquirer.com/crime/escaped-prisoner-alleem-borden-day-2-20240227.html
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NCA and FBI probe Cayman cyberattack: The UK National Crime Agency and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting the Royal Cayman Islands Police ...
royalgazette.com/international-business/business/article/20240226/nca-and-fbi-probe-cayman-cyberattack/
Police Arrest Teen Said to Be Linked to Hundreds of Swatting Attacks: A California teenager who allegedly used the handle Torswats to carry out a nationwide ...
wired.com/story/torswats-swatting-arrest/
Tamil film producer ‘mastermind’ of ₹2,000 crore drug trafficking racket: NCB: The NCB said large quantities of pseudoephedrine concealed in desiccated coconut ...
hindustantimes.com/india-news/tamil-film-producer-mastermind-of-rs-2-000-crore-drug-trafficking-network-ncb-101708818743197.html
Years after being cleared in Freddie Gray’s death, Baltimore Police captain given command role in Public Integrity Bureau
baltimoresun.com/2024/02/09/years-after-being-cleared-in-freddie-grays-death-baltimore-police-captain-given-command-role-in-public-integrity-bureau/
Stalkers sent the police to his house 47 times because he made a joke on Twitter: What began with a seemingly harmless hot take on Twitter turned into a ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/swatting-nikki-haley-trump-fbi-stalkers-b2493204.html
Records show three M'sian NGO leaders on FBI list are 'clean', says Saifuddin: PUTRAJAYA: The three Malaysian Islamic non-governmental organisation (NGO) leaders ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/21/records-show-three-m039sian-ngo-leaders-on-fbi-list-are-039clean-says-saifuddin
Cops Are Portraying Themselves as Victims of Their Own Drug War: And it’s driving legislation to punish people who use drugs for supposedly endangering the ...
vice.com/en/article/ak38np/police-claim-victim-war-on-drugs-florida-bills-fentanyl-exposure-myths
Baton Rouge man arrested for solicitation of a minor: A Baton Rouge man has been arrested on charges related to a child sexual exploitation investigation ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/louisiana-man-arrested-for-solicitation-of-a-minor/article_bf444e28-d1dc-11ee-8138-570d7d73d2d6.html
Statewide 'emotional intelligence' program rolled out to benefit police, policing
wvgazettemail.com/news/statewide-emotional-intelligence-program-rolled-out-to-benefit-police-policing/article_42a55fc6-d74f-5cb8-bb72-ac68cb95ee05.html
Answer unclear: How many cops does Cleveland actually need?: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and police Chief Wayne Drummond are aiming for 1,350 officers in 2024.
cleveland.com/metro/2024/02/answer-unclear-how-many-cops-does-cleveland-actually-need.html
Wisconsin DOJ identifies man shot and killed by police near North Fond du Lac: Lawrence M. Drennan was shot and killed by North Fond du Lac Police Sgt ...
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/02/20/doj-identifies-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-near-north-fond-du-lac/72676881007/
Washington cop forced into hiding after cartel-backed drug ring plotted his murder
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/02/21/drug-ring-supplied-by-mexican-cartel-plotted-murder-of-us-cop/71399345007/
'An urgent priority': Louisville, DOJ begin negotiating terms of federal consent decree
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/20/louisville-mayor-lmpd-doj-consent-decree-negotiations-start/72672226007/
Drug trafficker, who moved from hotel to hotel to avoid detection, sentenced 25 years
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article285720711.html
Home Minister wants briefing from cops about NGO members on FBI terrorism watchlist
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/19/home-minister-wants-briefing-from-cops-about-ngo-members-on-fbi-terrorism-watchlist
We need more info on the FBI terror watchlist trio, says Saifuddin: The home minister says he has been in close contact with the police to get a better ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/02/19/we-need-more-info-on-fbi-terror-watchlist-trio-says-saifuddin/
Police continue search of wooded area in Lina Khil case: Law enforcement bring in specialized equipment as they search a wooded area about a half-mile from where ...
expressnews.com/news/article/lina-sardar-khil-search-bluemel-18672201.php
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: The love kiss took 12 folders, police & the FBI | Sports
bild.de/sport/american-football/nfl/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-der-liebeskuss-brauchte-12-ordner-polizei-das-fbi-87126478.bild.html
Gunman sought in 2022 NYC murder nabbed in Dominican Republic: Juan Peguero, 23, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals and returned to the city Thursday ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/16/gunman-sought-in-2022-nyc-murder-nabbed-in-dominican-republic/
Erla ‘happy’ with turnout: Police Commissioner Erla Christopher admitted yesterday she did not get the full turnout of officers she wanted for Carnival ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/erla-happy-with-turnout/article_b3db121e-cae9-11ee-99c8-67d583342adc.html
Person shot at by US Marshal may have been involved in earlier St. Louis car break-ins
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/person-shot-at-by-us-marshal-may-have-been-involved-in-earlier-st-louis-car/article_bfd57df2-cb70-11ee-b52b-9fe8ddb1ab2c.html
Menasha man gets 25 years for possessing video of sexually abused toddler: A roommate reported John D. Schaefer to authorities in 2022. An investigation turned ...
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/02/13/menasha-man-gets-25-years-for-video-of-sexually-abused-toddler/72589789007/
31-year-old Milwaukee man arrested in connection to South Milwaukee Pizza Hut homicide
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/02/12/police-arrest-milwaukee-man-31-in-killing-of-pizza-hut-manager/72576597007/
FBI probing corruption claims involving Chandler councilmember, former police chief says
azcentral.com/story/news/local/chandler/2024/02/09/fbi-investigating-chandler-councilmembers-alleged-corruption-former-police-chief-says/72526457007/
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Colorado Springs man investigated in planned Ohio school shooting: Colorado Springs police confirmed this week that a city resident had been contacted by police ...
gazette.com/news/crime/springs-man-in-school-shooting-plot/article_0e3a53f0-c784-11ee-9448-afc7d5579b50.html
Jury finds Alpena man guilty of strangling teen, then executing girlfriend: Brad Srebnik, 37, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 deaths of Brynn ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/09/jury-finds-alpena-man-guilty-of-strangling-teen-then-executing-girlfriend/72536681007/
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