breaking911--2020-12-15--Georgia Secretary Of State Announces Signature Match Audit In Cobb County

( ATLANTA ) -Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a signature match audit in Cobb County and an additional statewide signature match audit .
The Secretary of State ’ s Office will partner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct the Cobb County audit and with an accredited university for the statewide audit .
“ Election integrity has been a top priority since day one of my administration , ” said Secretary Raffensperger .
“ Though the outcome of the race in Georgia will not change , conducting this audit follows in the footsteps of the audit-triggered hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further confidence in the accuracy , security , and reliability of the vote in Georgia .
I look forward to working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation , Cobb County , and any other future partners to secure the vote in the Peach State.
” Secretary Raffensperger first announced that following specific allegations that election workers in Cobb County had not adequately conducted signature matching on absentee ballot applications ahead of the June primary elections , the Office of the Secretary of State would partner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cobb County .
The audit will consist of reviewing a statistically significant subset of the signed absentee ballot envelopes and comparing those signatures to the ones on file in Georgia ’ s voter registration system .
“ Conducting this audit does not in any way suggest that Cobb County was not properly following election procedures or properly conducting signature matching , ” said Chris Harvey , Director of Elections for the Secretary of State ’ s office , who was formerly the Chief Investigator for the office .
“ We chose Cobb County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to have one the best election offices in the state , and starting in Cobb will help as we embark on a statewide signature audit .
Just like Cobb County volunteered to be a pilot county for our new voting system , we thank everyone at the Cobb County elections office for their cooperation with this process especially while voting is underway for the runoff.
” The audit of Cobb County ’ s signature match system is expected to take two weeks .
However , it will not change the outcome of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a planned statewide signature match audit .
The Office of the Secretary of State will partner with an accredited university to conduct a third-party signature match statewide audit study .
Georgia is recognized as a national leader in elections .
It was the first state in the country to implement the trifecta of automatic voter registration , at least 16 days of early voting ( which has been called the “ gold standard ” ) , and no-excuse absentee voting .
Georgia continues to set records for voter turnout and election participation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any other state in the 2018 midterm election and record turnout in 2020 , with over 1.3 million absentee by mail voters and over 3.6 million in-person voters utilizing Georgia ’ s new , secure , paper ballot voting system .

(ATLANTA)-Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a signature match audit in Cobb County and an additional statewide signature match audit. The Secretary of State’s Office will partner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct the Cobb County audit and with an accredited university for the statewide audit.
“Election integrity has been a top priority since day one of my administration,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “Though the outcome of the race in Georgia will not change, conducting this audit follows in the footsteps of the audit-triggered hand recount we conducted in November to provide further confidence in the accuracy, security, and reliability of the vote in Georgia. I look forward to working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Cobb County, and any other future partners to secure the vote in the Peach State.”
Secretary Raffensperger first announced that following specific allegations that election workers in Cobb County had not adequately conducted signature matching on absentee ballot applications ahead of the June primary elections, the Office of the Secretary of State would partner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct an audit of the signature match in Cobb County. The audit will consist of reviewing a statistically significant subset of the signed absentee ballot envelopes and comparing those signatures to the ones on file in Georgia’s voter registration system.
“Conducting this audit does not in any way suggest that Cobb County was not properly following election procedures or properly conducting signature matching,” said Chris Harvey, Director of Elections for the Secretary of State’s office, who was formerly the Chief Investigator for the office. “We chose Cobb County for this audit because they are well known to have one the best election offices in the state, and starting in Cobb will help as we embark on a statewide signature audit. Just like Cobb County volunteered to be a pilot county for our new voting system, we thank everyone at the Cobb County elections office for their cooperation with this process especially while voting is underway for the runoff.”
The audit of Cobb County’s signature match system is expected to take two weeks. However, it will not change the outcome of the November election.
Raffensperger also announced a planned statewide signature match audit. The Office of the Secretary of State will partner with an accredited university to conduct a third-party signature match statewide audit study.
Georgia is recognized as a national leader in elections. It was the first state in the country to implement the trifecta of automatic voter registration, at least 16 days of early voting (which has been called the “gold standard”), and no-excuse absentee voting. Georgia continues to set records for voter turnout and election participation, seeing the largest increase in average turnout of any other state in the 2018 midterm election and record turnout in 2020, with over 1.3 million absentee by mail voters and over 3.6 million in-person voters utilizing Georgia’s new, secure, paper ballot voting system.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--At Least 5 Pilots Report Drones Flying Near Charlotte Int’l Airport Flight Path

CHARLOTTE , N.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking to identify the person responsible for illegally flying a @ @ @ @ @ a flight path to Charlotte Douglas International Airport .
Between October 30 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ , there have been at least five reports by commercial airline pilots of a drone @ @ @ @ @ in the air in the Fort Mill area .
In 2018 , The Federal Aviation @ @ @ @ @ “ Unsafe Operation of Unmanned Aircraft ” .
Specifically , knowing or reckless interference or @ @ @ @ @ , and the operation of unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports .
While the @ @ @ @ @ not come into direct contact with an airplane or cause a pilot to make an @ @ @ @ @ are illegal and dangerous .
Anyone flying a drone as prohibited by law can face @ @ @ @ @ and imprisoned for up to life or both .
Of you have information , contact @ @ @ @ @

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking to identify the person responsible for illegally flying a drone on multiple occasions near a flight path to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Between October 30, 2020, and December 8, 2020, there have been at least five reports by commercial airline pilots of a drone flying at least 4,000 feet in the air in the Fort Mill area.
In 2018, The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act federally criminalized “Unsafe Operation of Unmanned Aircraft”. Specifically, knowing or reckless interference or disruption of a manned aircraft, and the operation of unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports. While the drone(s) did not come into direct contact with an airplane or cause a pilot to make an evasive maneuver, the actions are illegal and dangerous.
Anyone flying a drone as prohibited by law can face federal criminal charges, fined and imprisoned for up to life or both.
Of you have information, contact the FBI at 704-672-6100.
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breaking911--2020-12-16--Manhattan Cathedral Gunman Left Note Behind Detailing Hostage-Taking Plans

NEW YORK — An active shooter was fatally shot by heroic police officers on the steps of St. John the Divine cathedral in Manhattan on Sunday .
The shooter , identified as Dominican Republic native Luis Vasquez began firing two handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert there , police said .
Miraculously , no innocent bystanders were hurt .
Video shows Vasquez was shouting ‘ shoot me , kill me , ’ as he was firing before being neutralized .
A bag belonging to Vasquez was found nearby .
Inside the bag was a full can of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knives , a Bible and tape .
Vasquez reportedly left a note behind detailing his plan to take hostages .
WNBC reported : In the note , the 52-year-old wrote that he was going to keep the hostages unless the U.S. , its banks and companies gave money to help the needy of Latin America .
Vasquez voiced his anger at the “ U.S .
regime which has committed robbery and more against the people of Latin America.
” He also wrote that he did not envision returning to his Bronx apartment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Dominican Republic native had a lengthy criminal history that included shooting at a woman and police in 1990 , for which he served time in prison .
He was already wanted for an incident of menacing with a gun from this past summer .
Prior to that , Vazquez had been arrested six times over the past 30 years .

NEW YORK — An active shooter was fatally shot by heroic police officers on the steps of St. John the Divine cathedral in Manhattan on Sunday.
The shooter, identified as Dominican Republic native Luis Vasquez began firing two handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert there, police said. Miraculously, no innocent bystanders were hurt.
Video shows Vasquez was shouting ‘shoot me, kill me,’ as he was firing before being neutralized.
A bag belonging to Vasquez was found nearby. Inside the bag was a full can of gasoline, rope, wire, multiple knives, a Bible and tape.
BREAKING: Manhattan Cathedral shooter had 2 handguns, full can of gasoline, rope, wire, knives, tape & a Bible – https://t.co/YkSmLQ36Dy pic.twitter.com/k9xl5Vs8Qv — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 14, 2020
Vasquez reportedly left a note behind detailing his plan to take hostages.
WNBC reported: In the note, the 52-year-old wrote that he was going to keep the hostages unless the U.S., its banks and companies gave money to help the needy of Latin America.
Vasquez voiced his anger at the “U.S. regime which has committed robbery and more against the people of Latin America.” He also wrote that he did not envision returning to his Bronx apartment, where he lived with his mother.
The Dominican Republic native had a lengthy criminal history that included shooting at a woman and police in 1990, for which he served time in prison. He was already wanted for an incident of menacing with a gun from this past summer. Prior to that, Vazquez had been arrested six times over the past 30 years.
Read more HERE.
Last night, as shots rang out at an #UWS church, bystanders ran for their lives. Three heroic NYPD cops ran toward the gunfire & engaged the shooter. These officers didn’t do it for praise or recognition, they did it because it’s in their blood to protect — ALL NYers.#Heroes pic.twitter.com/GoUvwUIphx — Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) December 14, 2020
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breaking911--2020-12-16--FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs

On Monday , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration ( IGA ) in a line of domestic pigs , referred to as GalSafe pigs , which may be used for food or human therapeutics .
This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses .
The IGA in GalSafe pigs is intended to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs ’ cells .
People with Alpha-gal syndrome ( AGS ) may have mild to severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red meat ( e.g.
, beef , pork , and lamb ) .
“ Today ’ s first ever approval of an animal biotechnology product for both food and as a potential source for biomedical use represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation , ” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn , M.D .
“ As part of our public health mission , the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal biotechnology products that are safe for animals , safe for people , and achieve their intended results .
Today ’ s action underscores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our scientific processes to optimize a risk-based approach that advances cutting-edge innovations in which consumers can have confidence.
” GalSafe pigs may potentially provide a source of porcine-based materials to produce human medical products that are free of detectable alpha-gal sugar .
For example , GalSafe pigs could potentially be used as a source of medical products , such as the blood-thinning drug heparin , free of detectable alpha-gal sugar .
Tissues and organs from GalSafe pigs could potentially address the issue of immune rejection in patients receiving xenotransplants , as alpha-gal sugar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejection in patients .
As part of its review , the FDA evaluated the safety of the IGA for the animals and people eating meat from them , as well as the product developer ’ s intention to market the IGA for its ability to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on pigs ’ cells .
The FDA determined that food from GalSafe pigs is safe for the general population to eat .
The FDA ’ s review also focused on ensuring the effectiveness of the IGA through the evaluation of data demonstrating that there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple generations of GalSafe pigs .
“ The FDA is committed to continuing its close work with developers to facilitate safe advancements of animal biotechnology .
Our Veterinary Innovation Program focuses on providing greater certainty in the regulatory process , encouraging development and research of innovative public health products , as well as supporting an efficient and predictable pathway to the approval of IGAs in animals , ” said Steven M. Solomon , D.V.M.
, M.P.H.
, director of the FDA ’ s Center for Veterinary Medicine .
“ The developer of GalSafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact of this important FDA initiative .
We look forward to continued work with other developers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of additional innovative animal biotechnology products.
” As part of its review , the FDA analyzed the potential impact that the approval of the IGA in GalSafe pigs would have on the U.S. environment and determined it is no greater than from conventional pigs .
The conditions under which GalSafe pigs will be kept are far more stringent than those for conventionally farmed pigs .
Additionally , no animal safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those that would be expected in well-managed , commercial swine operations .
The FDA also assessed the risk of the IGA to promote the emergence or selection of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria of human health concern in or on GalSafe pigs .
The FDA concluded that the microbial food safety risk is low and is mitigated by the low number of GalSafe pigs entering the food supply and the ongoing surveillance for antimicrobial resistance , among other factors .
Because the product developer ’ s application to the FDA did not include data regarding elimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FDA ’ s review process did not evaluate food safety specific to those with AGS , a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat and other products derived from mammals .
In the U.S. , the condition most often begins when a Lone Star tick bites someone and transmits alpha-gal sugar into the person ’ s body .
In some people , this triggers an immune system reaction that later produces mild to severe allergic reactions to alpha-gal sugar found in red meat .
It ’ s important to note that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use as xenotransplantation products for transplantation or implantation into human subjects .
Developers of any such human medical products must first submit an application to , and obtain approval from , the FDA before these products can be used in human medicine .
The product developer indicated that it initially intends to sell meat from GalSafe pigs by mail order , rather than in supermarkets .
The FDA granted approval of the IGA in GalSafe pigs to Revivicor Inc .
The FDA , an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assuring the safety , effectiveness , and security of human and veterinary drugs , vaccines and other biological products for human use , and medical devices .
The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation ’ s food supply , cosmetics , dietary supplements , products that give off electronic radiation , and for regulating tobacco products .

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses. The IGA in GalSafe pigs is intended to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs’ cells. People with Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) may have mild to severe allergic reactions to alpha-gal sugar found in red meat (e.g., beef, pork, and lamb).
“Today’s first ever approval of an animal biotechnology product for both food and as a potential source for biomedical use represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. “As part of our public health mission, the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal biotechnology products that are safe for animals, safe for people, and achieve their intended results. Today’s action underscores the success of the FDA in modernizing our scientific processes to optimize a risk-based approach that advances cutting-edge innovations in which consumers can have confidence.”
GalSafe pigs may potentially provide a source of porcine-based materials to produce human medical products that are free of detectable alpha-gal sugar. For example, GalSafe pigs could potentially be used as a source of medical products, such as the blood-thinning drug heparin, free of detectable alpha-gal sugar. Tissues and organs from GalSafe pigs could potentially address the issue of immune rejection in patients receiving xenotransplants, as alpha-gal sugar is believed to be a cause of rejection in patients.
As part of its review, the FDA evaluated the safety of the IGA for the animals and people eating meat from them, as well as the product developer’s intention to market the IGA for its ability to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on pigs’ cells. The FDA determined that food from GalSafe pigs is safe for the general population to eat. The FDA’s review also focused on ensuring the effectiveness of the IGA through the evaluation of data demonstrating that there is no detectable level of alpha-gal sugar across multiple generations of GalSafe pigs.
“The FDA is committed to continuing its close work with developers to facilitate safe advancements of animal biotechnology. Our Veterinary Innovation Program focuses on providing greater certainty in the regulatory process, encouraging development and research of innovative public health products, as well as supporting an efficient and predictable pathway to the approval of IGAs in animals,” said Steven M. Solomon, D.V.M., M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “The developer of GalSafe pigs participated in this program, proving the impact of this important FDA initiative. We look forward to continued work with other developers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of additional innovative animal biotechnology products.”
As part of its review, the FDA analyzed the potential impact that the approval of the IGA in GalSafe pigs would have on the U.S. environment and determined it is no greater than from conventional pigs. The conditions under which GalSafe pigs will be kept are far more stringent than those for conventionally farmed pigs. Additionally, no animal safety concerns were noted for GalSafe pigs beyond those that would be expected in well-managed, commercial swine operations.
The FDA also assessed the risk of the IGA to promote the emergence or selection of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria of human health concern in or on GalSafe pigs. The FDA concluded that the microbial food safety risk is low and is mitigated by the low number of GalSafe pigs entering the food supply and the ongoing surveillance for antimicrobial resistance, among other factors.
Because the product developer’s application to the FDA did not include data regarding elimination or prevention of food allergies, the FDA’s review process did not evaluate food safety specific to those with AGS, a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat and other products derived from mammals. In the U.S., the condition most often begins when a Lone Star tick bites someone and transmits alpha-gal sugar into the person’s body. In some people, this triggers an immune system reaction that later produces mild to severe allergic reactions to alpha-gal sugar found in red meat.
It’s important to note that these pigs have not been evaluated for use as xenotransplantation products for transplantation or implantation into human subjects. Developers of any such human medical products must first submit an application to, and obtain approval from, the FDA before these products can be used in human medicine.
The product developer indicated that it initially intends to sell meat from GalSafe pigs by mail order, rather than in supermarkets.
The FDA granted approval of the IGA in GalSafe pigs to Revivicor Inc.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Border Patrol Installs First ‘Missing Migrant Rescue Beacon’ In Effort To Save Lives

DEL RIO , Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector ’ s Foreign Operation Branch/Missing Migrant Program deployed the sector ’ s first state of the art Rescue Beacon in the wilderness outside Comstock , on Dec. 8 .
“ Too often , migrants are abandoned by human smugglers in the harsh Texas terrain .
These individuals are often left with little to no provisions , lost in a foreign country , and without any avenue for rescue , ” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Austin L. Skero II .
“ These beacons enhance Del Rio Sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in distress and save lives.
” Del Rio Sector ’ s intent is to help save lives through placement of Rescue Beacons in areas with the highest environmental risks , migrant rescues , and deaths .
These beacons allow agents to quickly locate subjects and mitigate the risk of death or bodily harm .
Approximately 30 feet tall and equipped with a high visibility strobe light on top of the structure , the Rescue Beacon contains a red button that allows someone in distress to activate a call for medical assistance or rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This beacon also has drinkable water and cellular charging capability available to assist subjects in distress .

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector’s Foreign Operation Branch/Missing Migrant Program deployed the sector’s first state of the art Rescue Beacon in the wilderness outside Comstock, on Dec. 8.
“Too often, migrants are abandoned by human smugglers in the harsh Texas terrain. These individuals are often left with little to no provisions, lost in a foreign country, and without any avenue for rescue,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Austin L. Skero II. “These beacons enhance Del Rio Sector’s capability to respond to those in distress and save lives.”
Del Rio Sector’s intent is to help save lives through placement of Rescue Beacons in areas with the highest environmental risks, migrant rescues, and deaths. These beacons allow agents to quickly locate subjects and mitigate the risk of death or bodily harm.
Approximately 30 feet tall and equipped with a high visibility strobe light on top of the structure, the Rescue Beacon contains a red button that allows someone in distress to activate a call for medical assistance or rescue while automatically providing their geographic location. This beacon also has drinkable water and cellular charging capability available to assist subjects in distress.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Pastor Who Fought Sale Of Alcohol On Sundays Charged With Child Porn

MILTON , Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested William Dalton Milam , 62 , of @ @ @ @ @ of promoting sexual performance of a child and 25 counts of possession of child pornography @ @ @ @ @ pastor at a church in Milton and had previously crusaded against alcohol sales on Sundays @ @ @ @ @ a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ( NCMEC ) regarding @ @ @ @ @ pornography .
FDLE agents traced the IP address used in the uploads to Milam ’ @ @ @ @ @ a search warrant Monday morning at Milam ’ s home and found multiple devices belonging @ @ @ @ @ pornography .
The images depicted children as young as three years old engaged in sex @ @ @ @ @ County Sheriff ’ s Office , Milton Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations assisted on @ @ @ @ @ : Little Rock Youth Pastor Admits To Transporting Children Across State Lines for Sex

MILTON, Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested William Dalton Milam, 62, of Milton, on two counts of promoting sexual performance of a child and 25 counts of possession of child pornography. Milam worked as a pastor at a church in Milton and had previously crusaded against alcohol sales on Sundays.
The investigation began with a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an Internet user uploading child pornography. FDLE agents traced the IP address used in the uploads to Milam’s home.
Agents served a search warrant Monday morning at Milam’s home and found multiple devices belonging to Milam that contained child pornography. The images depicted children as young as three years old engaged in sex acts.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Milton Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations assisted on the case.
READ NEXT: Little Rock Youth Pastor Admits To Transporting Children Across State Lines for Sex
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breaking911--2020-12-15--“LIKE A MOVIE” Escaped Tenn. Inmates Kidnapped Victims, Panned To Steal Boat & Flee The Country

POMPANO BEACH , FLA — Two violent fugitives who escaped from a Tennessee prison are back in custody following an exhaustive search by the Broward Sheriff ’ s Office that lasted more than 10 hours and encompassed a myriad of agency resources on Sunday .
BSO investigators say Robert Brown and Christopher Osteen embarked on a violent crime spree and terrorized a pair of victims following their escape from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville , Tennessee on Friday .
Brown and Osteen kidnapped , blindfolded and carjacked a Kentucky Highway Department employee and subsequently kidnapped a second victim , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him tied up inside his home for 16 hours .
Additionally , detectives say Brown and Osteen confessed to committing multiple residential burglaries , attempting to steal firearms in anticipation of a possible shootout with law enforcement .
Around 10:45 a.m. Sunday , BSO deputies in the Pompano Beach district were alerted to a stolen vehicle carrying the fugitives .
Deputies , along with the U.S .
Marshals , began an intensive search .
A short time later , BSO K-9 units and deputies from Pompano Beach located the car , an older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tennessee .
Following several hours of searching by BSO ’ s Aviation , K-9 and Marine Patrol units , detectives with the BSO V.I.P.E.R .
( Violence Intervention Proactive Enforcement Response ) Unit located the escapees in a parking lot at 615 N. Ocean Blvd .
in Pompano Beach .
Both men fled on foot .
Following a brief foot pursuit , deputies arrested fugitive Robert Brown without incident .
The other escapee , Christopher Osteen , managed to get away .
BSO established a large perimeter , and about five hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8:15 p.m. hiding under a trailer .
BSO ’ s SWAT team utilized less lethal force to convince Osteen to surrender .
“ The men and women of BSO responded to an imminent threat in our community and did so flawlessly , removing two highly dangerous fugitives from our streets and back into the hands of justice , ” Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said .
“ Our efforts to safeguard Broward County residents is a never ending mission.
” BSO investigators said Brown and Osteen intended to steal a boat and flee the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by BSO ’ s Violent Crimes Unit detectives and booked into the Broward County Main Jail .
Brown ’ s original charges in Tennessee are rape , aggravated kidnapping , aggravated burglary and theft .
Osteen ’ s original charges in Tennessee include aggravated burglary and aggravated assault .

POMPANO BEACH, FLA — Two violent fugitives who escaped from a Tennessee prison are back in custody following an exhaustive search by the Broward Sheriff’s Office that lasted more than 10 hours and encompassed a myriad of agency resources on Sunday.
BSO investigators say Robert Brown and Christopher Osteen embarked on a violent crime spree and terrorized a pair of victims following their escape from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee on Friday. Brown and Osteen kidnapped, blindfolded and carjacked a Kentucky Highway Department employee and subsequently kidnapped a second victim, stole his car and money and left him tied up inside his home for 16 hours.
Additionally, detectives say Brown and Osteen confessed to committing multiple residential burglaries, attempting to steal firearms in anticipation of a possible shootout with law enforcement.
Around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, BSO deputies in the Pompano Beach district were alerted to a stolen vehicle carrying the fugitives. Deputies, along with the U.S. Marshals, began an intensive search. A short time later, BSO K-9 units and deputies from Pompano Beach located the car, an older model red Chevy Silverado, stolen out of Tennessee.
Following several hours of searching by BSO’s Aviation, K-9 and Marine Patrol units, detectives with the BSO V.I.P.E.R. (Violence Intervention Proactive Enforcement Response) Unit located the escapees in a parking lot at 615 N. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach. Both men fled on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, deputies arrested fugitive Robert Brown without incident. The other escapee, Christopher Osteen, managed to get away. BSO established a large perimeter, and about five hours later, deputies located Osteen at about 8:15 p.m. hiding under a trailer. BSO’s SWAT team utilized less lethal force to convince Osteen to surrender.
BREAKING: Both escaped Tennessee inmates have been apprehended by law enforcement in Florida. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/fjt8063ho9 — Dept of Correction (@TNTDOC1) December 14, 2020
“The men and women of BSO responded to an imminent threat in our community and did so flawlessly, removing two highly dangerous fugitives from our streets and back into the hands of justice,” Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said. “Our efforts to safeguard Broward County residents is a never ending mission.”
BSO investigators said Brown and Osteen intended to steal a boat and flee the country.
Brown and Osteen were interviewed by BSO’s Violent Crimes Unit detectives and booked into the Broward County Main Jail. Brown’s original charges in Tennessee are rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary and theft. Osteen’s original charges in Tennessee include aggravated burglary and aggravated assault.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Woman Accused Of Mailing Ricin To Trump, Other Officials Indicted

BROWNSVILLE , Texas – A Brownsville federal grand jury has indicted a Canadian woman for prohibitions with respect to biological weapons and making threats via interstate commerce .
Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier aka Jane Ferrier , 53 , is currently in custody in Washington , D.C. , on separate , but similar charges .
She is expected to make her initial appearance in Brownsville at a future date .
The grand jury returned the indictment yesterday charging Ferrier with eight counts each of prohibitions with respect to biological weapons and making threats via interstate commerce .
Between Sept. 14-21 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a powdery substance to multiple agencies .
These included the White House , President Trump , the El Valle Detention Facility , Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center , Brooks County Detention Center , Hidalgo County Sheriff ’ s Office , Brooks County Sheriff ’ s Office and Mission Police Department , according to the charges .
The substance sent is alleged to be Ricin .
If convicted , Ferrier faces up to life for the biological weapons charges , while threats via interstate commerce carries a potential five-year sentence .
Both convictions also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The FBI conducted the investigation with the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s – Office of Professional Responsibility ; U.S .
Postal Inspection Service ; Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ; police departments in Raymondville , Pharr and Mission ; El Valle Detention Facility ; Fire departments in Harlingen and Brooks County ; Hidalgo County Sheriff ’ s Office ; Brooks County Detention Center ; and Texas Department of State Health Services .
Assistant U.S .
Attorneys David A. Coronado , David A. Lindenmuth and Alamdar @ @ @ @ @ @

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A Brownsville federal grand jury has indicted a Canadian woman for prohibitions with respect to biological weapons and making threats via interstate commerce.
Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier aka Jane Ferrier, 53, is currently in custody in Washington, D.C., on separate, but similar charges. She is expected to make her initial appearance in Brownsville at a future date.
The grand jury returned the indictment yesterday charging Ferrier with eight counts each of prohibitions with respect to biological weapons and making threats via interstate commerce.
Between Sept. 14-21, Ferrier allegedly sent envelopes containing letters and a powdery substance to multiple agencies. These included the White House, President Trump, the El Valle Detention Facility, Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center, Brooks County Detention Center, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Brooks County Sheriff’s Office and Mission Police Department, according to the charges.
The substance sent is alleged to be Ricin.
If convicted, Ferrier faces up to life for the biological weapons charges, while threats via interstate commerce carries a potential five-year sentence. Both convictions also carry a maximum $250,000 possible fine.
The FBI conducted the investigation with the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s – Office of Professional Responsibility; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; police departments in Raymondville, Pharr and Mission; El Valle Detention Facility;
Fire departments in Harlingen and Brooks County; Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office; Brooks County Detention Center; and Texas Department of State Health Services. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David A. Coronado, David A. Lindenmuth and Alamdar Hamdani are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--NYPD Officer Lifts Car To Free Pinned Trooper on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn

Brooklyn , New York – On Monday , around 4:40 p.m. , a Trooper from SP Rockaways was conducting a @ @ @ @ @ Parkway when he was struck by another vehicle .
As a result of being struck @ @ @ @ @ between two vehicles and was freed by another State Trooper and two NYPD officers , @ @ @ @ @ the vehicles to remove him .
The Trooper is currently in stable condition and being @ @ @ @ @ for non-life-threatening injuries to his leg .
The assisting Trooper is being treated for lacerations @ @ @ @ @ sustained during the rescue .
It was unclear if any arrests were made .
The @ @ @ @

Brooklyn, New York – On Monday, around 4:40 p.m., a Trooper from SP Rockaways was conducting a traffic stop on the Belt Parkway when he was struck by another vehicle. As a result of being struck, the Trooper became pinned between two vehicles and was freed by another State Trooper and two NYPD officers, who physically lifted one of the vehicles to remove him.
The Trooper is currently in stable condition and being treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries to his leg. The assisting Trooper is being treated for lacerations to his hand that were sustained during the rescue.
It was unclear if any arrests were made. The investigation is ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Man Admits To Torching Minneapolis Police Precinct During George Floyd Riot, Faces Federal Arson Cha

Man Admits To Torching Minneapolis Police Precinct During George Floyd Riot, Faces Federal Arson Charge

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the guilty plea of Dylan Shakespeare Robinson , 23 , to one count of conspiracy to commit arson at the Minneapolis Police Department ’ s Third Precinct during the unrest following the death of George Floyd in May .
According to the his guilty plea and documents filed with the court , on the night of May 28 , 2020 , Robinson went to the Third Precinct where a crowd of hundreds had gathered .
At one point , the crowd began shouting , “ Burn it down , burn it down.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was designed to keep trespassers out of the Third Precinct building was torn down .
Robinson , along with other co-conspirators , breached the fence and entered the Third Precinct building .
Robinson , assisted by an unidentified co-conspirator , lit a device held by the unidentified co-conspirator who threw it toward the Third Precinct building with the intent that it would start a fire or fuel an existing fire .
On November 19 , 2020 , co-conspirator Bryce Michael Williams plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit arson for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Precinct building .
This case is the result of an investigation conducted jointly by the ATF , the FBI , the Minneapolis Police Department , and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division .
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Harry M. Jacobs and David P. Steinkamp .

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the guilty plea of Dylan Shakespeare Robinson, 23, to one count of conspiracy to commit arson at the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct during the unrest following the death of George Floyd in May.
According to the his guilty plea and documents filed with the court, on the night of May 28, 2020, Robinson went to the Third Precinct where a crowd of hundreds had gathered. At one point, the crowd began shouting, “Burn it down, burn it down.” Soon after, a fence that was designed to keep trespassers out of the Third Precinct building was torn down. Robinson, along with other co-conspirators, breached the fence and entered the Third Precinct building. Robinson, assisted by an unidentified co-conspirator, lit a device held by the unidentified co-conspirator who threw it toward the Third Precinct building with the intent that it would start a fire or fuel an existing fire.
On November 19, 2020, co-conspirator Bryce Michael Williams plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit arson for his role in the arson at the Third Precinct building.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted jointly by the ATF, the FBI, the Minneapolis Police Department, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Harry M. Jacobs and David P. Steinkamp.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Fmr. Houston Police Capt. Arrested For Holding Repairman At Gunpoint In Bogus Voter-Fraud Conspiracy

Former Houston Police Capt .
Mark Anthony Aguirre , who went to authorities with pre-election claims that a massive voter fraud scheme was underway in Harris County , was instead arrested himself Tuesday and charged for running a man off the road and pointing at gun at this head in an attempt to prove his claims .
“ He crossed the line from dirty politics to commission of a violent crime and we are lucky no one was killed , ” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said .
“ His alleged investigation was backward from the start – first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to prove it happened.
” Aguirre , 63 , was arrested by Houston Police Tuesday and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon , a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison .
According to a court document describing probable cause for the charge , Aguirre told police shortly after the Oct. 19 incident , that he was part of a group of private citizens called , “ Liberty Center , ” who were conducting a civilian investigation into the alleged ballot scheme .
According to Aguirre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim for four days under a theory the victim was the mastermind of a giant fraud , and there were 750,000 fraudulent ballots in a truck he was driving .
Instead , the victim turned out to be an innocent and ordinary air conditioner repairman .
Aguirre ran his SUV into the back of the truck to get the technician to stop and get out , according to the document .
When the technician got out of the truck , Aguirre , pointed a handgun at the technician , forced him to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man ’ s back – an image captured on the body-worn camera of a police officer .
Aguirre directed police to a parking lot nearby where another suspect , who has not been identified , took the truck .
There were no ballots in the truck .
It was filled with air conditioning parts and tools .
Aguirre never told police that he had been paid a total of $ 266,400 by the Houston-based Liberty Center for God and Country , with $ 211,400 of that amount being deposited into his account the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was investigated by the Houston Police and is being prosecuted by the Public Corruption Division of the Harris County District Attorney ’ s Office .
Aguirre ’ s claims of election fraud were found to be baseless after thorough investigation by Houston Police and by the Office Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen , as part of the Harris County Election Security Task Force .

Former Houston Police Capt. Mark Anthony Aguirre, who went to authorities with pre-election claims that a massive voter fraud scheme was underway in Harris County, was instead arrested himself Tuesday and charged for running a man off the road and pointing at gun at this head in an attempt to prove his claims.
“He crossed the line from dirty politics to commission of a violent crime and we are lucky no one was killed,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. “His alleged investigation was backward from the start – first alleging a crime had occurred and then trying to prove it happened.”
Aguirre, 63, was arrested by Houston Police Tuesday and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
According to a court document describing probable cause for the charge, Aguirre told police shortly after the Oct. 19 incident, that he was part of a group of private citizens called, “Liberty Center,” who were conducting a civilian investigation into the alleged ballot scheme.
According to Aguirre, he had been conducting surveillance on the victim for four days under a theory the victim was the mastermind of a giant fraud, and there were 750,000 fraudulent ballots in a truck he was driving. Instead, the victim turned out to be an innocent and ordinary air conditioner repairman.
Aguirre ran his SUV into the back of the truck to get the technician to stop and get out, according to the document. When the technician got out of the truck, Aguirre, pointed a handgun at the technician, forced him to the ground and put his knee on the man’s back – an image captured on the body-worn camera of a police officer.
Aguirre directed police to a parking lot nearby where another suspect, who has not been identified, took the truck. There were no ballots in the truck. It was filled with air conditioning parts and tools.
Aguirre never told police that he had been paid a total of $266,400 by the Houston-based Liberty Center for God and Country, with $211,400 of that amount being deposited into his account the day after the incident.
The case was investigated by the Houston Police and is being prosecuted by the Public Corruption Division of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Aguirre’s claims of election fraud were found to be baseless after thorough investigation by Houston Police and by the Office Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen, as part of the Harris County Election Security Task Force.
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breaking911--2020-12-15--Cryptocurrency Firm Co-Founder Sentenced in Celeb-Touted Scam

Robert Farkas , a/k/a “ RJ , ” was sentenced on December 15 to one year and one day in prison , in connection with his participation in a scheme to induce victims to invest more than $ 25 million dollars ’ worth of digital funds in Centra Tech , Inc. ( “ Centra Tech ” ) , a Miami-based company he co-founded and that purported to offer cryptocurrency-related financial products .
The scam was promoted by celebrities including boxer Floyd Mayweather and musician DJ Khaled .
Farkas previously pled guilty to conspiring to commit securities fraud and wire fraud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ use of material misrepresentations and omissions to solicit investors to purchase securities , in the form of digital tokens issued by Centra Tech , through an initial coin offering ( “ ICO ” ) beginning in approximately July 2017 .
Ilan T. Graff , the Attorney for the United States said : “ Farkas and his co-conspirators created fictitious executives and fabricated business relationships with legitimate institutions to dupe investors into handing over millions of dollars for a fraudulent ICO .
We will continue to aggressively pursue frauds like this one , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial instruments and crypto-assets.
” According to statements in the Superseding Information , and other filings and statements at public court proceedings in the case : In or about July 2017 , FARKAS , along with co-defendants Sohrab Sharma and Raymond Trapani , founded a company called Centra Tech that claimed to offer cryptocurrency-related financial products , including a purported debit card , the “ Centra Card , ” that supposedly allowed users to make purchases using cryptocurrency at establishments accepting Visa or Mastercard payment cards .
From approximately July 30 , 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FARKAS and his co-defendants solicited investors to purchase unregistered securities , in the form of digital tokens issued by Centra Tech ( “ Centra tokens ” or “ CTR tokens ” ) , through a so-called “ initial coin offering ” or “ ICO.
” As part of this effort , Farkas and his co-defendants represented , in oral and written offering materials that were disseminated via the internet : ( a ) that Centra Tech had an experienced executive team with impressive credentials , including a purported CEO named “ Michael Edwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banking industry experience and a master ’ s degree in business administration from Harvard University ; ( b ) that Centra Tech had formed partnerships with Bancorp , Visa , and Mastercard to issue Centra Cards licensed by Visa or Mastercard ; and ( c ) that Centra Tech had money transmitter and other licenses in 38 states , among other claims .
Based in part on these claims , victims provided millions of dollars ’ worth of digital funds in investments for the purchase of Centra Tech tokens .
In or about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centra Tech ’ s ICO , those digital funds raised from victims were worth more than $ 25 million .
At certain times in 2018 , as the defendants ’ fraud scheme was ongoing , those funds were worth more than $ 60 million .
The claims that Farkas and his co-conspirators made to help secure these investments , however , were false .
In fact , the purported CEO “ Michael Edwards ” and another supposed member of Centra Tech ’ s executive team were fictional people who were fabricated to dupe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnerships with Bancorp , Visa , or Mastercard , and Centra Tech did not have such licenses in a number of those states .
In 2018 , this Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( “ FBI ” ) seized , pursuant to judicially authorized seizure warrants , 100,000 Ether units , consisting of digital funds raised from victims who purchased digital tokens issued by Centra Tech during its ICO based on fraudulent misrepresentations and omissions .
The United States Marshals Service sold the seized Ether units for approximately $ 33.4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a final order of forfeiture , these funds and other forfeited fraud proceeds will be available for potential use in a remission program that the Department of Justice intends to create to compensate victims of the Centra Tech fraud .
Farkas , 34 , of Bay Harbor Islands , Florida , was also sentenced to three years of supervised release .
He was further ordered to forfeit $ 347,062.58 and a Rolex watch purchased with fraud proceeds .

Robert Farkas, a/k/a “RJ,” was sentenced on December 15 to one year and one day in prison, in connection with his participation in a scheme to induce victims to invest more than $25 million dollars’ worth of digital funds in Centra Tech, Inc. (“Centra Tech”), a Miami-based company he co-founded and that purported to offer cryptocurrency-related financial products.
The scam was promoted by celebrities including boxer Floyd Mayweather and musician DJ Khaled.
Farkas previously pled guilty to conspiring to commit securities fraud and wire fraud in connection with his and his co-conspirators’ use of material misrepresentations and omissions to solicit investors to purchase securities, in the form of digital tokens issued by Centra Tech, through an initial coin offering (“ICO”) beginning in approximately July 2017.
Ilan T. Graff, the Attorney for the United States said: “Farkas and his co-conspirators created fictitious executives and fabricated business relationships with legitimate institutions to dupe investors into handing over millions of dollars for a fraudulent ICO. We will continue to aggressively pursue frauds like this one, whether they involve traditional securities or newer financial instruments and crypto-assets.”
According to statements in the Superseding Information, and other filings and statements at public court proceedings in the case:
In or about July 2017, FARKAS, along with co-defendants Sohrab Sharma and Raymond Trapani, founded a company called Centra Tech that claimed to offer cryptocurrency-related financial products, including a purported debit card, the “Centra Card,” that supposedly allowed users to make purchases using cryptocurrency at establishments accepting Visa or Mastercard payment cards. From approximately July 30, 2017, through October 5, 2017, FARKAS and his co-defendants solicited investors to purchase unregistered securities, in the form of digital tokens issued by Centra Tech (“Centra tokens” or “CTR tokens”), through a so-called “initial coin offering” or “ICO.” As part of this effort, Farkas and his co-defendants represented, in oral and written offering materials that were disseminated via the internet: (a) that Centra Tech had an experienced executive team with impressive credentials, including a purported CEO named “Michael Edwards” with more than 20 years of banking industry experience and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University; (b) that Centra Tech had formed partnerships with Bancorp, Visa, and Mastercard to issue Centra Cards licensed by Visa or Mastercard; and (c) that Centra Tech had money transmitter and other licenses in 38 states, among other claims. Based in part on these claims, victims provided millions of dollars’ worth of digital funds in investments for the purchase of Centra Tech tokens. In or about October 2017, at the end of Centra Tech’s ICO, those digital funds raised from victims were worth more than $25 million. At certain times in 2018, as the defendants’ fraud scheme was ongoing, those funds were worth more than $60 million.
The claims that Farkas and his co-conspirators made to help secure these investments, however, were false. In fact, the purported CEO “Michael Edwards” and another supposed member of Centra Tech’s executive team were fictional people who were fabricated to dupe investors, Centra Tech had no such partnerships with Bancorp, Visa, or Mastercard, and Centra Tech did not have such licenses in a number of those states.
In 2018, this Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) seized, pursuant to judicially authorized seizure warrants, 100,000 Ether units, consisting of digital funds raised from victims who purchased digital tokens issued by Centra Tech during its ICO based on fraudulent misrepresentations and omissions. The United States Marshals Service sold the seized Ether units for approximately $33.4 million earlier this year. Following entry of a final order of forfeiture, these funds and other forfeited fraud proceeds will be available for potential use in a remission program that the Department of Justice intends to create to compensate victims of the Centra Tech fraud.
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Farkas, 34, of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. He was further ordered to forfeit $347,062.58 and a Rolex watch purchased with fraud proceeds.
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breaking911--2020-12-16--NY Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Sale & Display of “Hate Symbols”

ALBANY , NY – Today , Governor Andrew Cuomo signed bill S8298B into law , which prohibits the State of New York from selling or displaying “ symbols of hate.
” The bill reads : the term “ symbols of hate ” shall include , but not be limited to , symbols of white supremacy , neo-Nazi ideology or the Battle Flag of the Confederacy .
The law prohibits the displaying or sale of the ‘ symbol ’ on and any state property , including fairgrounds and parks .
No further guidelines were written into the bill–nor did it lay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be deemed hateful .
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi ( D-Bronx/Westchester ) , who sponsored the bill , issued the following statement : “ Symbols of hate have no place in our society , let alone on State property .
With the signing of my bill , we are drawing a clear line in the sand .
By limiting hateful symbols from being glorified on State property , New York will denounce images that represent violence while still acknowledging our nation ’ s shameful history of oppression .
This bill allows New York State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perpetuation of symbols that do not represent our values of justice and inclusion .
Today we say no to hate.
” READ NEXT : Former Cuomo Aide Lindsey Boylan Alleges Governor Sexually Harassed Her For Years

ALBANY, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed bill S8298B into law, which prohibits the State of New York from selling or displaying “symbols of hate.”
The bill reads: the term “symbols of hate” shall include, but not be limited to, symbols of white supremacy, neo-Nazi ideology or the Battle Flag of the Confederacy.
The law prohibits the displaying or sale of the ‘symbol’ on and any state property, including fairgrounds and parks.
No further guidelines were written into the bill–nor did it lay out who would determine what symbols would be deemed hateful.
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester), who sponsored the bill, issued the following statement:
“Symbols of hate have no place in our society, let alone on State property. With the signing of my bill, we are drawing a clear line in the sand. By limiting hateful symbols from being glorified on State property, New York will denounce images that represent violence while still acknowledging our nation’s shameful history of oppression. This bill allows New York State to lead by example, and discourage the perpetuation of symbols that do not represent our values of justice and inclusion. Today we say no to hate.”
The law takes effect immediately.
READ NEXT: Former Cuomo Aide Lindsey Boylan Alleges Governor Sexually Harassed Her For Years
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breaking911--2020-12-17--Calif. Woman Obtained $500K In COVID Benefits With Help Of Darknet, YouTube Videos

LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County woman pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for fraudulently obtaining more than $ 500,000 in COVID-related unemployment benefits for herself .
Cara Marie Kirk-Connell , 32 , of Menifee , pleaded guilty to a single-count information charging her with use of an unauthorized access device .
According to her plea agreement , from May to October 2020 , Kirk-Connell knowingly used approximately 50 unauthorized access devices .
Specifically , she used stolen personal identifiable information , such as dates of birth and Social Security numbers , to apply for unemployment insurance benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Based upon Kirk-Connell ’ s false and fraudulent applications , she obtained from the California Employment Development Department ( EDD ) multiple debit cards that contained more than $ 500,000 in COVID-related unemployment benefits to which she was not entitled , the plea agreement states .
Kirk-Connell admitted she knew people who access the “ dark web ” to purchase stolen identities that she used to then file fraudulent claims with EDD .
She further admitted to watching YouTube videos that instructed viewers on how to commit EDD fraud .
When Murietta police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic stop , she possessed eight EDD debit cards in other people ’ s names and , the day before her arrest , Kirk-Connell used fraudulently obtained EDD debit cards to withdraw more than $ 1,000 in cash .
When federal law enforcement arrested Kirk-Connell on October 9 , she possessed in her purse four EDD debit cards in victims ’ names , four additional debit cards in victims ’ names in her car trunk , and approximately $ 10,000 in cash , according to the plea agreement .
EDD records showed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been used to apply for and authorize approximately $ 534,149 in COVID-related unemployment benefits from California ’ s EDD program , of which nearly $ 270,000 had already been spent , according to an affidavit filed with a criminal complaint in this case .
The California EDD distributes unemployment benefits under the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security Act , passed by Congress in March .
The CARES Act expanded unemployment benefits to cover those who were previously ineligible , including business owners , self-employed workers , and independent contractors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or significantly reduced their services because of the COVID-19 pandemic .
United States District Judge André Birotte Jr. has scheduled an April 9 , 2021 sentencing hearing , at which time Kirk-Connell will face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison .
This investigation , which is a result of the Department of Justice ’ s National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force , was conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General , IRS Criminal Investigation , and the United States Postal Inspection Service .
California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department provided substantial assistance .

LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County woman pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 in COVID-related unemployment benefits for herself.
Cara Marie Kirk-Connell, 32, of Menifee, pleaded guilty to a single-count information charging her with use of an unauthorized access device.
According to her plea agreement, from May to October 2020, Kirk-Connell knowingly used approximately 50 unauthorized access devices. Specifically, she used stolen personal identifiable information, such as dates of birth and Social Security numbers, to apply for unemployment insurance benefits in the names of other people.
Based upon Kirk-Connell’s false and fraudulent applications, she obtained from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) multiple debit cards that contained more than $500,000 in COVID-related unemployment benefits to which she was not entitled, the plea agreement states.
Kirk-Connell admitted she knew people who access the “dark web” to purchase stolen identities that she used to then file fraudulent claims with EDD. She further admitted to watching YouTube videos that instructed viewers on how to commit EDD fraud.
When Murietta police arrested Kirk-Connell on September 11 during a traffic stop, she possessed eight EDD debit cards in other people’s names and, the day before her arrest, Kirk-Connell used fraudulently obtained EDD debit cards to withdraw more than $1,000 in cash. When federal law enforcement arrested Kirk-Connell on October 9, she possessed in her purse four EDD debit cards in victims’ names, four additional debit cards in victims’ names in her car trunk, and approximately $10,000 in cash, according to the plea agreement.
EDD records showed that the cards and identities that Kirk-Connell possessed had been used to apply for and authorize approximately $534,149 in COVID-related unemployment benefits from California’s EDD program, of which nearly $270,000 had already been spent, according to an affidavit filed with a criminal complaint in this case.
The California EDD distributes unemployment benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, passed by Congress in March. The CARES Act expanded unemployment benefits to cover those who were previously ineligible, including business owners, self-employed workers, and independent contractors, who were put out of business or significantly reduced their services because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
United States District Judge André Birotte Jr. has scheduled an April 9, 2021 sentencing hearing, at which time Kirk-Connell will face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
This investigation, which is a result of the Department of Justice’s National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force, was conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the United States Postal Inspection Service. California EDD Criminal Investigations and the Murrieta Police Department provided substantial assistance.
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breaking911--2020-12-17--SHOCK VIDEO: Florida Woman Throws German Shepherd Off Motel Balcony In Front Of Cops

FLORIDA — A woman who threatened to jump off the second floor at a Daytona Beach motel Monday afternoon instead threw her dog over the railing after deputies and police responded to the call .
The dog survived without serious injury , and 35-year-old Allison Murphy was arrested on felony charges of animal cruelty and resisting an officer with violence .
Deputies and Daytona Beach police responded to the Motel 6 at 2992 W. International Speedway Blvd .
around noon Monday after motel staff reported that Murphy had been standing over the railing , threatening to jump off , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When deputies arrived , Murphy was locked inside her room .
After deputies knocked on the door several times , Murphy eventually came out with a leashed German Shepherd , which she picked up and suddenly threw over the railing to the ground .
The dog landed feet first and ran away , but was corralled by bystanders .
Murphy was immediately taken into custody by deputies and police .
Volusia County Animal Services took custody of the dog and nicknamed her “ Miracle , ” as no name was provided .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Port Orange for emergency evaluation , and is now in the care of Animal Services .
Thankfully , during her examination , it was determined that Miracle escaped serious injury .
However , an X-ray revealed a sewing needle was lodged in her right thigh .
Miracle underwent a procedure to safely remove the needle and is currently recovering with Animal Services .
A petition for custody over Miracle will be scheduled with the courts in the following weeks .

FLORIDA — A woman who threatened to jump off the second floor at a Daytona Beach motel Monday afternoon instead threw her dog over the railing after deputies and police responded to the call.
The dog survived without serious injury, and 35-year-old Allison Murphy was arrested on felony charges of animal cruelty and resisting an officer with violence.
Deputies and Daytona Beach police responded to the Motel 6 at 2992 W. International Speedway Blvd. around noon Monday after motel staff reported that Murphy had been standing over the railing, threatening to jump off, and also attacked one of the maids. When deputies arrived, Murphy was locked inside her room.
After deputies knocked on the door several times, Murphy eventually came out with a leashed German Shepherd, which she picked up and suddenly threw over the railing to the ground. The dog landed feet first and ran away, but was corralled by bystanders. Murphy was immediately taken into custody by deputies and police.
Volusia County Animal Services took custody of the dog and nicknamed her “Miracle,” as no name was provided. She was taken to Atlantic Animal Hospital in Port Orange for emergency evaluation, and is now in the care of Animal Services.
Thankfully, during her examination, it was determined that Miracle escaped serious injury. However, an X-ray revealed a sewing needle was lodged in her right thigh. Miracle underwent a procedure to safely remove the needle and is currently recovering with Animal Services. A petition for custody over Miracle will be scheduled with the courts in the following weeks.
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breaking911--2020-12-16--Man Charged In Box Truck Collision That Killed 5 Bicyclists Near Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — The Clark County District Attorney has filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson , charging him with five counts of DUI resulting in death , one count of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm , five counts of Reckless Driving resulting in death and one count of Reckless Driving resulting in substantial bodily harm .
These charges come after Barson caused an accident on the morning of December 10 , 2020 , that killed five bicyclists and injured several others , on U.S. 95 near Mile Marker 34 near Searchlight , Nevada—approximately 60 miles south of Las @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that methamphetamine was found in Barson ’ s system .
The victims were identified as Erin Ray , Gerrard Nieva , Michael Murray , Aksoy Ahmet , and Tom Trauger .
“ I ’ m at a loss for words , ” said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson .
“ I have said hundreds of times , to countless people , making the choice to get behind the wheel of a car when you are intoxicated is reckless .
Those actions are unacceptable , and they have consequences .
Tragically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left five people dead , several injured , and our community in mourning once again.
” Barson is currently in custody and awaiting extradition from Mojave County , Arizona .

LAS VEGAS — The Clark County District Attorney has filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson, charging him with five counts of DUI resulting in death, one count of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, five counts of Reckless Driving resulting in death and one count of Reckless Driving resulting in substantial bodily harm.
These charges come after Barson caused an accident on the morning of December 10, 2020, that killed five bicyclists and injured several others, on U.S. 95 near Mile Marker 34 near Searchlight, Nevada—approximately 60 miles south of Las Vegas.
The DUI charges stem from the fact that methamphetamine was found in Barson’s system.
The victims were identified as Erin Ray, Gerrard Nieva, Michael Murray, Aksoy Ahmet, and Tom Trauger.
“I’m at a loss for words,” said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. “I have said hundreds of times, to countless people, making the choice to get behind the wheel of a car when you are intoxicated is reckless. Those actions are unacceptable, and they have consequences. Tragically, this type of reckless behavior has left five people dead, several injured, and our community in mourning once again.”
BREAKING: 5 people are dead after a box truck hit multiple bicyclists on US-95 S outside of Boulder City. The road is expected to be shut down until 6pm @News3LV pic.twitter.com/OfA5rtKeeF — Kyle Wilcox (@KyleNews3LV) December 10, 2020
Barson is currently in custody and awaiting extradition from Mojave County, Arizona.
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breaking911--2020-12-16--VIDEO: Tom Cruise ERUPTS at ‘Mission: Impossible’ Crew Over COVID-19 Breach

FURIOUS Tom Cruise tore into workers who broke Covid rules on the set of Mission : Impossible screaming : “ @ @ @ @ @ it again , you ’ re f***ing gone .
”

FURIOUS Tom Cruise tore into workers who broke Covid rules on the set of Mission: Impossible screaming: “If I see you doing it again, you’re f***ing gone.”
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breaking911--2020-12-16--DOJ Says Univ. of Vermont Medical Center Forced Nurse To Perform Abortion

The Justice Department ’ s Civil Rights Division today filed a civil lawsuit in Vermont federal court against the University of Vermont Medical Center ( UVMMC ) for violating the federal anti-discrimination statute known as the “ Church Amendments.
” That statute prohibits health care entities like UVMMC from discriminating against health care workers who follow their conscience and refuse to perform or assist with abortions .
“ No institution or person should force any health care provider to perform an abortion if doing so would violate the provider ’ s religious beliefs or moral convictions .
This kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for , ” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division .
“ Federal law protects health care providers from having to choose between their job and participation in what they sincerely believe is the taking of an innocent human life .
Coercing people to perform abortions violates the law , and the U.S. Department of Justice will not stand for this shocking and outrageous attack against the right of all people in this free country to follow their conscience.
” The United States ’ complaint alleges that UVMMC violated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and willfully to discriminate against a nurse who plainly made her objection to participating in abortions based on her religious beliefs or moral convictions known to UVMMC .
Despite knowing of her objection , UVMMC deliberately scheduled this nurse to assist with an elective abortion while deceptively misleading her to believe the procedure did not involve abortion .
Once the deceived nurse entered the procedure room she learned the true nature of the procedure .
After she reiterated her objection , UVMMC refused to find a non-objecting nurse to take over , effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the abortion ( or abandon the patient ) despite her well-known religious objection .
This example makes up just part of UVMMC ’ s ongoing pattern , practice , and policy of discriminating against health care providers who believe that the performance , or the assistance in the performance , of abortions is contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions .
Hospital CEO and President Dr. Stephen Leffler said : “ Since we were first contacted by OCR last year , we have taken a thorough look at all of our policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthened them — to respect the many beliefs of the thousands of caregivers that work here .
OCR ’ s latest threats are not just baseless from a legal standpoint , they ’ re an attack on reproductive care and we will do everything we can to protect our patients ’ access to the services they need.
” In response to the Supreme Court ’ s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 , Congress nearly unanimously enacted the Church Amendments , named for Senator Frank Church of Idaho .
The Church Amendments prohibit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Human Services ( HHS ) from discriminating against health care personnel who “ refuse [ ] to perform or assist in the performance of [ an ] abortion on the grounds that his performance or assistance in the performance of the procedure or abortion would be contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions.
” 42 U.S.C .
§ 300a-7 ( c ) ( 1 ) .
HHS has provided such grant funding to UVMMC since 1998 , including over 1.6 million dollars in FY2018-FY2020 .

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division today filed a civil lawsuit in Vermont federal court against the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) for violating the federal anti-discrimination statute known as the “Church Amendments.” That statute prohibits health care entities like UVMMC from discriminating against health care workers who follow their conscience and refuse to perform or assist with abortions.
“No institution or person should force any health care provider to perform an abortion if doing so would violate the provider’s religious beliefs or moral convictions. This kind of indecent coercion violates everything this country stands for,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division. “Federal law protects health care providers from having to choose between their job and participation in what they sincerely believe is the taking of an innocent human life. Coercing people to perform abortions violates the law, and the U.S. Department of Justice will not stand for this shocking and outrageous attack against the right of all people in this free country to follow their conscience.”
The United States’ complaint alleges that UVMMC violated the Church Amendments when it chose intentionally and willfully to discriminate against a nurse who plainly made her objection to participating in abortions based on her religious beliefs or moral convictions known to UVMMC. Despite knowing of her objection, UVMMC deliberately scheduled this nurse to assist with an elective abortion while deceptively misleading her to believe the procedure did not involve abortion. Once the deceived nurse entered the procedure room she learned the true nature of the procedure. After she reiterated her objection, UVMMC refused to find a non-objecting nurse to take over, effectively forcing the nurse to continue assisting in the abortion (or abandon the patient) despite her well-known religious objection. This example makes up just part of UVMMC’s ongoing pattern, practice, and policy of discriminating against health care providers who believe that the performance, or the assistance in the performance, of abortions is contrary to their religious beliefs or moral convictions.
Hospital CEO and President Dr. Stephen Leffler said: “Since we were first contacted by OCR last year, we have taken a thorough look at all of our policies and practices — and have modified and strengthened them — to respect the many beliefs of the thousands of caregivers that work here. OCR’s latest threats are not just baseless from a legal standpoint, they’re an attack on reproductive care and we will do everything we can to protect our patients’ access to the services they need.”
In response to the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, Congress nearly unanimously enacted the Church Amendments, named for Senator Frank Church of Idaho. The Church Amendments prohibit grantees of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from discriminating against health care personnel who “refuse[ ] to perform or assist in the performance of [an] abortion on the grounds that his performance or assistance in the performance of the procedure or abortion would be contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions.” 42 U.S.C. § 300a-7(c)(1). HHS has provided such grant funding to UVMMC since 1998, including over 1.6 million dollars in FY2018-FY2020.
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breaking911--2020-12-16--RAW: Video Just Released Of Cops Shooting Suspect With a Knife in Eugene, Oregon

Eugene , Oregon — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — On November 30 , 2020 , at 10:21 a.m. , Eugene Police received a report from a Lane County Deputy District Attorney ( DDA ) that a victim had contacted him via text and reported “ He beat me up .
He ’ s here.
” The DDA reported the message was from a recent victim from a previous violation of a Pennsylvania Restraining Order against Muhsin Sharif .
The DDA reported he had not heard from the victim in approximately 10 minutes and believed she was in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone .
EPD officers located the address of the victim and made contact .
The victim reported Sharif had just left her residence .
She stated Sharif may be armed with a knife , had made statements about fighting the police and potentially killing himself if the police were involved .
At approximately 11:57 a.m. , Eugene Police Patrol units and plain clothes officers located Sharif in the Washington/Jefferson Park and established surveillance there .
At approximately 12:01 pm , Eugene Police officers attempted to contact Sharif in the park and he fled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ westbound along 1st , south then west in the Jefferson Alley , south on Madison and then eastbound into the ally between Builder ’ s Electric and Oakshire Brewery .
During the foot pursuit , Eugene Police personnel observed Sharif was armed with a knife as he ran and heard him yelling “ I will kill you ” repeatedly as he ran .
Officers pursued him with lights , sirens and loud speakers .
One officer on recording is heard yelling , “ Stop , drop the knife.
” After entering the alley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Electric , Sharif ran toward the southeast corner of a parking lot behind Oakshire .
Within seconds of running into the parking area , Sharif quickly turned around before advancing toward the first Eugene Police officer that had entered the alley behind him .
Officer Ryan Trullinger , who has been with EPD for four and a half years , observed the parking lot was enclosed , came to a stop in the alleyway several yards from Sharif and began to give him commands to “ Stop ” and to “ Drop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
There was a clear path out of the alley to the passenger side of Officer Trullinger ’ s patrol vehicle .
Sharif ignored Officer Trullinger ’ s commands and quickly advanced toward the driver ’ s side of Officer Trullinger ’ s patrol vehicle .
Sharif had the knife raised in his right hand and was yelling at Officer Trullinger .
When Sharif reached the front driver ’ s corner of the patrol vehicle he accelerated toward Officer Trullinger as Officer Trullinger retreated , circling the rear of his vehicle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the patrol vehicle , Officer Trullinger fired his Glock 9 mm pistol four times while accelerating his retreat .
Within seconds of Officer Trullinger entering the alleyway , Eugene Police Officer Bo Rankin , who has been with EPD for fourteen years , entered the alleyway and was coming to a stop when he observed Sharif appear from the front driver ’ s side area of Officer Trullinger ’ s patrol vehicle .
As Officer Rankin exited his patrol vehicle , without having put the vehicle in park , he observed Sharif advancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Officer Rankin fired his Glock 9 mm pistol four times , nearly simultaneously with Officer Trullinger .
Officer Rankin stopped shooting when Sharif fell to the ground .
Sharif was struck two times , once in the upper left chest and once in his left hip .
Sharif was then transported to Riverbend Emergency Room by Emergency Medical Personnel .
Sharif survived the shooting and was booked into the Lane County Jail .

Eugene, Oregon — (Scroll Down For Video) — On November 30, 2020, at 10:21 a.m., Eugene Police received a report from a Lane County Deputy District Attorney (DDA) that a victim had contacted him via text and reported “He beat me up. He’s here.” The DDA reported the message was from a recent victim from a previous violation of a Pennsylvania Restraining Order against Muhsin Sharif. The DDA reported he had not heard from the victim in approximately 10 minutes and believed she was in an active dispute and unable to use her phone. EPD officers located the address of the victim and made contact. The victim reported Sharif had just left her residence. She stated Sharif may be armed with a knife, had made statements about fighting the police and potentially killing himself if the police were involved. At approximately 11:57 a.m., Eugene Police Patrol units and plain clothes officers located Sharif in the Washington/Jefferson Park and established surveillance there.
At approximately 12:01 pm, Eugene Police officers attempted to contact Sharif in the park and he fled on foot. The foot pursuit tracked westbound along 1st , south then west in the Jefferson Alley, south on Madison and then eastbound into the ally between Builder’s Electric and Oakshire Brewery. During the foot pursuit, Eugene Police personnel observed Sharif was armed with a knife as he ran and heard him yelling “I will kill you” repeatedly as he ran. Officers pursued him with lights, sirens and loud speakers. One officer on recording is heard yelling, “Stop, drop the knife.” After entering the alley between Oakshire Brewery and Builder’s Electric, Sharif ran toward the southeast corner of a parking lot behind Oakshire. Within seconds of running into the parking area, Sharif quickly turned around before advancing toward the first Eugene Police officer that had entered the alley behind him.
Officer Ryan Trullinger, who has been with EPD for four and a half years, observed the parking lot was enclosed, came to a stop in the alleyway several yards from Sharif and began to give him commands to “Stop” and to “Drop the Knife” as Sharif advanced quickly toward him. There was a clear path out of the alley to the passenger side of Officer Trullinger’s patrol vehicle. Sharif ignored Officer Trullinger’s commands and quickly advanced toward the driver’s side of Officer Trullinger’s patrol vehicle. Sharif had the knife raised in his right hand and was yelling at Officer Trullinger. When Sharif reached the front driver’s corner of the patrol vehicle he accelerated toward Officer Trullinger as Officer Trullinger retreated, circling the rear of his vehicle. As Sharif cleared the rear corner of the patrol vehicle, Officer Trullinger fired his Glock 9 mm pistol four times while accelerating his retreat.
Within seconds of Officer Trullinger entering the alleyway, Eugene Police Officer Bo Rankin, who has been with EPD for fourteen years, entered the alleyway and was coming to a stop when he observed Sharif appear from the front driver’s side area of Officer Trullinger’s patrol vehicle. As Officer Rankin exited his patrol vehicle, without having put the vehicle in park, he observed Sharif advancing quickly toward him with the knife raised. Officer Rankin fired his Glock 9 mm pistol four times, nearly simultaneously with Officer Trullinger. Officer Rankin stopped shooting when Sharif fell to the ground. Sharif was struck two times, once in the upper left chest and once in his left hip. Sharif was then transported to Riverbend Emergency Room by Emergency Medical Personnel. Sharif survived the shooting and was booked into the Lane County Jail.
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breaking911--2020-12-17--Ex-UGA professor admits to using work computer, cell phone to posses child pornography

ATHENS , Ga. – A former University of Georgia ( UGA ) professor who admitted to authorities that he possessed hundreds of images of child pornography enetered a guilty plea in federal court today for his crime .
James Edward Monogan , III , 39 , of Athens , pleaded guilty to one count possession of child pornography .
According to the plea agreement , Homeland Security Investigation ’ s Atlanta Office ( HSI-Atlanta ) received information in 2019 that KIK user “ utbballplaya03 ” had distributed child pornography to another KIK user in February 2019 .
KIK , formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet based instant messaging mobile application .
HSI also received a second child pornography distribution complaint for KIK user “ texan21225053.
” Both KIK usernames belonged to Monogan .
On September 5 , 2019 , HSI , the GBI and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department executed a federal search warrant at the defendant ’ s residence in Athens , seizing several electronic devices .
Monogan ’ s UGA office was also searched .
A forensic review of the defendant ’ s electronics located 452 images of child pornography and eight videos depicting child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as an additional 119 images of child sexual exploitation material on his cell phone .
Some of these images involved minors under the age of 12 .
“ Monogan actively participated in the evil world of child pornography and brazenly engaged in his criminal behavior using a computer belonging to his employer .
He will spend many years inside a federal prison for his crime , ” said Peter D. Leary , the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia .
“ I want to thank our law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most vulnerable members of our society and holding child sex offenders accountable.
” “ Today ’ s plea is the result of the strong partnership that Homeland Security Investigations has with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department , ” said Katrina W. Berger , special agent in charge , Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) Atlanta .
“ By working together to leverage our respective resources and expertise , we have removed a dangerous child predator from the community.
” “ This investigation demonstrates that no matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held accountable for preying on children .
We value our law enforcement partnerships to be able to work together in these type investigations to catch and punish criminals who seek to exploit one of our most vulnerable populations , ” said GBI Director Vic Reynolds .
Monogan faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison to be followed by a maximum lifetime of supervised release and a $ 250,000 fine .
Monogan will also have to register as a sex offender .
A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled .
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ATHENS, Ga. – A former University of Georgia (UGA) professor who admitted to authorities that he possessed hundreds of images of child pornography enetered a guilty plea in federal court today for his crime.
James Edward Monogan, III, 39, of Athens, pleaded guilty to one count possession of child pornography.
According to the plea agreement, Homeland Security Investigation’s Atlanta Office (HSI-Atlanta) received information in 2019 that KIK user “utbballplaya03” had distributed child pornography to another KIK user in February 2019. KIK, formally known as Kik Messenger, is an internet based instant messaging mobile application. HSI also received a second child pornography distribution complaint for KIK user “texan21225053.” Both KIK usernames belonged to Monogan. On September 5, 2019, HSI, the GBI and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department executed a federal search warrant at the defendant’s residence in Athens, seizing several electronic devices. Monogan’s UGA office was also searched. A forensic review of the defendant’s electronics located 452 images of child pornography and eight videos depicting child sexual exploitation material on his UGA laptop, as well as an additional 119 images of child sexual exploitation material on his cell phone. Some of these images involved minors under the age of 12.
“Monogan actively participated in the evil world of child pornography and brazenly engaged in his criminal behavior using a computer belonging to his employer. He will spend many years inside a federal prison for his crime, ” said Peter D. Leary, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. “I want to thank our law enforcement partners for tirelessly working to protect the most vulnerable members of our society and holding child sex offenders accountable.”
“Today’s plea is the result of the strong partnership that Homeland Security Investigations has with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department,” said Katrina W. Berger, special agent in charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlanta. “By working together to leverage our respective resources and expertise, we have removed a dangerous child predator from the community.”
“This investigation demonstrates that no matter who you are, you will be held accountable for preying on children. We value our law enforcement partnerships to be able to work together in these type investigations to catch and punish criminals who seek to exploit one of our most vulnerable populations,” said GBI Director Vic Reynolds.
Monogan faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison to be followed by a maximum lifetime of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. Monogan will also have to register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. There is no parole in the federal system.
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breaking911--2020-12-17--WANTED: U.S. Embassy Staffer Drugged & Molested DOZENS of Unconscious Women: Court Docs

The FBI Washington Field Office and the US Department of State ’ s Diplomatic Security Service ( DSS ) Office of Special Investigations are on a manhunt for alleged sexual offender , Brian Jeffrey Raymond .
Brian Jeffrey Raymond , 44 , was charged in the District of Columbia on October 8 , 2020 , alleging that he induced an “ adult victim to travel for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity.
” Raymond allegedly met his victims on dating apps and had videos and photographs of the victims showing them unconscious , partially undressed or fully nude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in court documents by CLICKING HERE .
Raymond was arrested in La Mesa , California , on October 9 , 2020 but has since fled .
Brian Jeffrey Raymond was formerly a US government employee , and he traveled extensively overseas , including in Mexico and Peru .
He speaks both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese .
Raymond had been living in Mexico from August 2018 to May 2020 .
If you believe you have been a victim of Brian Jeffrey Raymond , the FBI requests that you fill out a secure , online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement with the investigation , and is available with additional information at fbi.gov/BrianJeffreyRaymond .
If you believe you or someone you know may have information regarding Brian Jeffrey Raymond , the FBI requests that you complete the same questionnaire , or you can email [ email protected ] or call 1-800-CALL-FBI .

The FBI Washington Field Office and the US Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Office of Special Investigations are asking victims to come forward with information regarding alleged sexual offender, Brian Jeffrey Raymond.
Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 44, was charged in the District of Columbia on October 8, 2020, alleging that he induced an “adult victim to travel for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity.”
Raymond allegedly met his victims on dating apps and had videos and photographs of the victims showing them unconscious, partially undressed or fully nude.
Read the disturbing details laid out in court documents by CLICKING HERE.
Raymond was arrested in La Mesa, California, on October 9, 2020.
Brian Jeffrey Raymond was formerly a US government employee, and he traveled extensively overseas, including in Mexico and Peru. He speaks both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Raymond had been living in Mexico from August 2018 to May 2020.
If you believe you have been a victim of Brian Jeffrey Raymond, the FBI requests that you fill out a secure, online questionnaire. The questionnaire will assist law enforcement with the investigation, and is available with additional information at fbi.gov/BrianJeffreyRaymond .
**This story has been corrected to reflect that Raymond is not at-large, but rather investigators are seeking additional victims.**
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