FBI
The DEA Bought Customer Data from Rogue Employees Instead of Getting a Warrant
For years the DEA has used paid informants inside airline, bus, and parcel companies to bypass needing to get a warrant. A pair of bipartisan Senators now want the DOJ to put an end to it.
One of Anom's Top Alleged Sellers Flown to U.S. to Face Charges
Alexander Dmitrienko was an alleged seller for the FBI's honeypot phone company. More than a year and a half after the FBI pulled back the curtain on the operation, Dmitrienko is now in the U.S. to face his charges.
Neo-Nazi Pedophilic Cult Member Allegedly Coerced Minors to Make Child Porn
Angel Almeida, a 22-year-old Queens man, has been charged with sexual exploitation of minors and possession of child porn, among other alleged crimes.
The Classified Document Scandal Is Even Dumber Than You Think
“It’s a ridiculous system that’s not fit for purpose anymore,” one State Department official told VICE News.
FBI Informants Who Marched With Proud Boys on Jan. 6 Will Testify for Their Defense
FBI informants are being called as witnesses in the Proud Boys’ high-profile seditious conspiracy trial—by the defense.
The FBI Won't Say Whether It Hacked Dark Web ISIS Site
The FBI somehow obtained the IP address of someone who allegedly visited an ISIS-related site on the dark web. The DOJ is blocking discussion of the issue from entering the public docket.
Ciphr, Encrypted App That Served Organized Crime, Rebrands as Enterprise Software
Ciphr became a tool of choice for international drug traffickers before deciding to close last year. Now, the company behind Ciphr is back with a new app called "Mode."
The Feds Are Worried Election Conspiracies Will Trigger Violence During the Midterms
The FBI and DHS issued a rare joint warning about potential lone wolf attacks inspired by election conspiracies ahead of and after the midterms.
Alec Baldwin Will Resume Filming ‘Rust’ After Settling With Shot Crew Member’s Family
Alec Baldwin was pointing a prop gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when it went off and killed her. He’s now settled a lawsuit with the family.
US Government Says There’s No Reason to Worry About Election Hacking
The FBI and CISA published an announcement to assuage fears of election hacking ahead of the midterms.
Angelina Jolie Says Brad Pitt Tried to Force NDA on Her After Alleged Violent Incident
Her counterclaim in a lawsuit about the French vineyard the pair co-owned refers to the NDA as “an abusive and controlling deal-breaker for Jolie.”
All the Wildest Things From the FBI’s 40-Year Aretha Franklin Investigation
The agency spent decades tracking the legendary singer’s movements—and repeatedly found nothing incriminating.