Jun 11 Preliminary FBI data shows drop in violent crime for 2024 so far By Mead Gruver, Associated Press The data shows steep drops in every category of violent crime in every region in the first three months of 2024 compared to a year earlier, continuing a downward trend since a coronavirus pandemic surge. Continue reading
Jun 10 Hunter Biden's lawyers rest their case in trial on federal gun charges By Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Hunter Biden is charged with three felonies stemming from the October 2018 purchase of a gun he had for about 11 days. Continue reading
Jun 07 Prosecution rests its case in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial after a week of personal witness testimony By Randall Chase, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press The testimony from FBI and DEA officials capped a week that has been largely dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of Hunter Biden's drug problem through highly personal and often revealing testimony. Continue reading
Jun 06 Jurors in Hunter Biden trial hear more from gun store clerk who sold weapon at center of case By Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Colleen Long, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Gordon Cleveland testified Wednesday he watched as President Joe Biden's son checked off "no" to the question of whether he was "an unlawful user of or addicted to" marijuana, stimulants, narcotics or any other controlled substance. Continue reading
Jun 04 Bag of $120,000 left as bribe for juror in Minnesota food program fraud trial By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Authorities are trying to determine who attempted to bribe a juror to get her to acquit defendants charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 20 Tugboats escort container ship that caused deadly Baltimore Key Bridge collapse back to port By Lea Skene, Associated Press Several tugboats are escorting the Dali on its 2.5-mile path to the marine terminal on Monday morning. Continue reading
May 14 Federal agencies warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement May 10 to raise awareness of "foreign terrorist organizations" or their supporters potentially targeting such events and venues. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 6:51 How families can protect children as FBI sees increase in online sextortion cases By Stephanie Sy, Madison Staten FBI field offices across the country have reported an increase in youth sextortion cases where sexually explicit content is used as blackmail. Stephanie Sy reports on the concerning trend and preventive efforts to protect minors. Continue watching
May 13 WATCH: Attorney General Garland, FBI Director Wray give remarks on threats to November election By News Desk Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray held a news briefing Monday at the beginning of the Election Threats Task Force meeting. Continue reading
Apr 23 U.S. government to pay $138.7M over FBI's failure to investigate Larry Nassar allegations By Ed White, Associated Press More than 100 people accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. Continue reading