breaking911--2020-02-10--U.S. Charges 4 Members Of Chinese Military In Connection With 2017 Equifax Hack

A federal grand jury in Atlanta returned an indictment last week charging four members of the Chinese People ’ s Liberation Army ( PLA ) with hacking into the computer systems of the credit reporting agency Equifax and stealing Americans ’ personal data and Equifax ’ s valuable trade secrets .
The nine-count indictment alleges that Wu Zhiyong ( 吴志勇 ) , Wang Qian ( 王乾 ) , Xu Ke ( 许可 ) and Liu Lei ( 刘磊 ) were members of the PLA ’ s 54th Research Institute , a component of the Chinese military .
They allegedly conspired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s computer networks , maintain unauthorized access to those computers , and steal sensitive , personally identifiable information of approximately 145 million American victims .
“ This was a deliberate and sweeping intrusion into the private information of the American people , ” said Attorney General William P. Barr , who made the announcement .
“ Today , we hold PLA hackers accountable for their criminal actions , and we remind the Chinese government that we have the capability to remove the Internet ’ s cloak of anonymity and find the hackers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately , the Equifax hack fits a disturbing and unacceptable pattern of state-sponsored computer intrusions and thefts by China and its citizens that have targeted personally identifiable information , trade secrets , and other confidential information.
” According to the indictment , the defendants exploited a vulnerability in the Apache Struts Web Framework software used by Equifax ’ s online dispute portal .
They used this access to conduct reconnaissance of Equifax ’ s online dispute portal and to obtain login credentials that could be used to further navigate Equifax ’ s network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queries to identify Equifax ’ s database structure and searching for sensitive , personally identifiable information within Equifax ’ s system .
Once they accessed files of interest , the conspirators then stored the stolen information in temporary output files , compressed and divided the files , and ultimately were able to download and exfiltrate the data from Equifax ’ s network to computers outside the United States .
In total , the attackers ran approximately 9,000 queries on Equifax ’ s system , obtaining names , birth dates and social security numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The indictment also charges the defendants with stealing trade secret information , namely Equifax ’ s data compilations and database designs .
“ In short , this was an organized and remarkably brazen criminal heist of sensitive information of nearly half of all Americans , as well as the hard work and intellectual property of an American company , by a unit of the Chinese military , ” said Barr .
The defendants took steps to evade detection throughout the intrusion , as alleged in the indictment .
They routed traffic through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries to obfuscate their true location , used encrypted communication channels within Equifax ’ s network to blend in with normal network activity , and deleted compressed files and wiped log files on a daily basis in an effort to eliminate records of their activity .
“ Today ’ s announcement of these indictments further highlights our commitment to imposing consequences on cybercriminals no matter who they are , where they are , or what country ’ s uniform they wear , ” said FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich .
“ The size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly half of the U.S. population , demonstrates the importance of the FBI ’ s mission and our enduring partnerships with the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office .
This is not the end of our investigation ; to all who seek to disrupt the safety , security and confidence of the global citizenry in this digitally connected world , this is a day of reckoning.
” The defendants are charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit computer fraud , conspiracy to commit economic espionage , and conspiracy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also charged with two counts of unauthorized access and intentional damage to a protected computer , one count of economic espionage , and three counts of wire fraud .
The investigation was conducted jointly by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Northern District of Georgia , the Criminal and National Security Divisions of the Department of Justice , and the FBI ’ s Atlanta Field Office .
The FBI ’ s Cyber Division also provided support .
Equifax cooperated fully and provided valuable assistance in the investigation .
Assistant U.S .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Thomas Krepp of the Northern District of Georgia ; Senior Counsel Benjamin Fitzpatrick of the Criminal Division ’ s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section ; and Trial Attorney Scott McCulloch of the National Security Division ’ s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting this case .
Attorneys with the Office of International Affairs provided critical assistance in obtaining evidence from overseas .

A federal grand jury in Atlanta returned an indictment last week charging four members of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with hacking into the computer systems of the credit reporting agency Equifax and stealing Americans’ personal data and Equifax’s valuable trade secrets.
The nine-count indictment alleges that Wu Zhiyong (吴志勇), Wang Qian (王乾), Xu Ke
(许可) and Liu Lei (刘磊) were members of the PLA’s 54th Research Institute, a component of the Chinese military. They allegedly conspired with each other to hack into Equifax’s computer networks, maintain unauthorized access to those computers, and steal sensitive, personally identifiable information of approximately 145 million American victims.
“This was a deliberate and sweeping intrusion into the private information of the American people,” said Attorney General William P. Barr, who made the announcement. “Today, we hold PLA hackers accountable for their criminal actions, and we remind the Chinese government that we have the capability to remove the Internet’s cloak of anonymity and find the hackers that nation repeatedly deploys against us. Unfortunately, the Equifax hack fits a disturbing and unacceptable pattern of state-sponsored computer intrusions and thefts by China and its citizens that have targeted personally identifiable information, trade secrets, and other confidential information.”
According to the indictment, the defendants exploited a vulnerability in the Apache Struts Web Framework software used by Equifax’s online dispute portal. They used this access to conduct reconnaissance of Equifax’s online dispute portal and to obtain login credentials that could be used to further navigate Equifax’s network. The defendants spent several weeks running queries to identify Equifax’s database structure and searching for sensitive, personally identifiable information within Equifax’s system. Once they accessed files of interest, the conspirators then stored the stolen information in temporary output files, compressed and divided the files, and ultimately were able to download and exfiltrate the data from Equifax’s network to computers outside the United States. In total, the attackers ran approximately 9,000 queries on Equifax’s system, obtaining names, birth dates and social security numbers for nearly half of all American citizens.
The indictment also charges the defendants with stealing trade secret information, namely Equifax’s data compilations and database designs. “In short, this was an organized and remarkably brazen criminal heist of sensitive information of nearly half of all Americans, as well as the hard work and intellectual property of an American company, by a unit of the Chinese military,” said Barr.
The defendants took steps to evade detection throughout the intrusion, as alleged in the indictment. They routed traffic through approximately 34 servers located in nearly 20 countries to obfuscate their true location, used encrypted communication channels within Equifax’s network to blend in with normal network activity, and deleted compressed files and wiped log files on a daily basis in an effort to eliminate records of their activity.
“Today’s announcement of these indictments further highlights our commitment to imposing consequences on cybercriminals no matter who they are, where they are, or what country’s uniform they wear,” said FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich. “The size and scope of this investigation — affecting nearly half of the U.S. population, demonstrates the importance of the FBI’s mission and our enduring partnerships with the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. This is not the end of our investigation; to all who seek to disrupt the safety, security and confidence of the global citizenry in this digitally connected world, this is a day of reckoning.”
The defendants are charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit computer fraud, conspiracy to commit economic espionage, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The defendants are also charged with two counts of unauthorized access and intentional damage to a protected computer, one count of economic espionage, and three counts of wire fraud.
The investigation was conducted jointly by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, the Criminal and National Security Divisions of the Department of Justice, and the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office. The FBI’s Cyber Division also provided support. Equifax cooperated fully and provided valuable assistance in the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nathan Kitchens, Samir Kaushal, and Thomas Krepp of the Northern District of Georgia; Senior Counsel Benjamin Fitzpatrick of the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section; and Trial Attorney Scott McCulloch of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting this case. Attorneys with the Office of International Affairs provided critical assistance in obtaining evidence from overseas.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--LAPD Releases Video Showing 2 ‘Beautiful Women’ Who Drugged Men, Stole Expensive Watches

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department ’ s Commercial Crimes Division are asking for the public ’ s help in identifying two suspects responsible for grand theft .
On October 28 , 2019 , around 9:35 p.m. , two female suspects visited an exclusive restaurant in West Los Angeles , where they met two male victims who were having dinner .
Both suspects and both victims left the location and went to one of the victim ’ s residence located on the 6500 block of Lindenhurst Avenue in the City of Los Angeles .
Upon their arrival , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were later consumed by the victims .
Suspect # 1 stayed inside the residence with one of the victims .
Suspect # 2 went outside with the other victim .
Suspect # 2 walked inside the residence to use the restroom .
When suspect # 2 did not return , the victim went inside to check on her and discovered both female suspects were gone , and his male friend was lying unconscious inside the downstairs bedroom area .
The victim called for paramedics .
It was later determined that two very expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in serious but stable condition .
Suspect # 1 is described as a 20-30-year-old female White with blond hair .
She stands 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 140-150 pounds .
Suspect # 2 is described as a 20-30-year-old female White with a red wig .
She stands 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 140-150 pounds .
She has tattoos of hearts and butterflies on her @ @

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects responsible for grand theft.
On October 28, 2019, around 9:35 p.m., two female suspects visited an exclusive restaurant in West Los Angeles, where they met two male victims who were having dinner. Both suspects and both victims left the location and went to one of the victim’s residence located on the 6500 block of Lindenhurst Avenue in the City of Los Angeles. Upon their arrival, the female suspects mixed alcoholic beverages, which were later consumed by the victims.
Suspect #1 stayed inside the residence with one of the victims. Suspect #2 went outside with the other victim. Suspect #2 walked inside the residence to use the restroom. When suspect #2 did not return, the victim went inside to check on her and discovered both female suspects were gone, and his male friend was lying unconscious inside the downstairs bedroom area. The victim called for paramedics. It was later determined that two very expensive wrist watches were stolen from his residence.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Suspect #1 is described as a 20-30-year-old female White with blond hair. She stands 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 140-150 pounds.
Suspect #2 is described as a 20-30-year-old female White with a red wig. She stands 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 140-150 pounds. She has tattoos of hearts and butterflies on her stomach.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Man Pulls Up To Gate at Fort Hood, Tells Officials He Just Murdered Someone

KILLEEN , Texas — On Monday , February 10 , 2020 , at 5:27 P.M. , officers were advised by @ @ @ @ @ a subject was at the East Gate claiming to have murdered his roommate .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ ascertained an address in Killeen where this may have occurred .
Officers then went to @ @ @ @ @ Dr. and located a deceased person within an apartment at that location .
The victim @ @ @ @ @ P.M. An autopsy is to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in @ @ @ @ @ taken into custody and is in the Killeen City Jail .
No further details were @ @

KILLEEN, Texas — On Monday, February 10, 2020, at 5:27 P.M., officers were advised by Ft. Hood personnel that a subject was at the East Gate claiming to have murdered his roommate.
Officers met with the subject and ascertained an address in Killeen where this may have occurred. Officers then went to the 2300 block of Andover Dr. and located a deceased person within an apartment at that location.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 6:14 P.M.
An autopsy is to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The suspect was taken into custody and is in the Killeen City Jail.
No further details were available.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--CBP Officers at VA. Airport Intercept Dead Birds in Passenger Baggage from China

STERLING , Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) agriculture specialists recently seized a package of tiny dead birds in a passenger ’ s baggage at Washington Dulles International Airport .
The traveler arrived on a flight from Beijing , China January 27 and was destined to an address in Prince George ’ s County , Maryland .
During a baggage examination , CBP agriculture specialists discovered a package with pictures of a cat and dog that the passenger said was cat food .
The package contained a bunch of unknown small birds , about 2.5 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from China are prohibited for import due to the potential threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza .
The avian products were seized on behalf of U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) and destroyed by incineration , with USDA approval .
“ These dead birds are prohibited from importation to the United States as unprocessed birds pose a potentially significant disease threat to our nation ’ s poultry industries and more alarmingly to our citizens as potential vectors of avian influenza , ” said Casey Durst , Director of Field Operations for CBP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists continue to exercise extraordinary vigilance every day in their fight to protect our nation ’ s agricultural and economic prosperity from invasive pests and animal diseases.
” “ Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists protect our nation ’ s agricultural industries from a variety of potential threats every day , including from highly pathogenic animal diseases that threaten our nation ’ s economy , ” said Casey Durst , Director of Field Operations for CBP ’ s Baltimore Field Office .
“ CBP agriculture specialists continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect our nation ’ s agriculture and economic prosperity from invasive pests and animal diseases .
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STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists recently seized a package of tiny dead birds in a passenger’s baggage at Washington Dulles International Airport.
The traveler arrived on a flight from Beijing, China January 27 and was destined to an address in Prince George’s County, Maryland. During a baggage examination, CBP agriculture specialists discovered a package with pictures of a cat and dog that the passenger said was cat food. The package contained a bunch of unknown small birds, about 2.5 to 3.5 inches in length.
The birds from China are prohibited for import due to the potential threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The avian products were seized on behalf of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and destroyed by incineration, with USDA approval.
“These dead birds are prohibited from importation to the United States as unprocessed birds pose a potentially significant disease threat to our nation’s poultry industries and more alarmingly to our citizens as potential vectors of avian influenza,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s Baltimore Field Office. “Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists continue to exercise extraordinary vigilance every day in their fight to protect our nation’s agricultural and economic prosperity from invasive pests and animal diseases.”
“Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists protect our nation’s agricultural industries from a variety of potential threats every day, including from highly pathogenic animal diseases that threaten our nation’s economy,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s Baltimore Field Office. “CBP agriculture specialists continue to exercise extraordinary vigilance in their fight to protect our nation’s agriculture and economic prosperity from invasive pests and animal diseases.”
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Man Pleads Guilty To Horrific Killing of Teen Bianca Devins And Posting Photos On Social Media

UTICA , New York — Brandon Clark , 22 , the man accused of killing 17-year-old Bianca Devins pleaded guilty Monday morning to second-degree murder .
The alleged killer also used the opportunity to apologize for the horrific crime .
“ I know she didn ’ t deserve what happened to her , ” Clark said .
“ And I think that I need to realize that what I did , I can ’ t undo as much as I want to , and I need to face it .
And I apologize to all the people that knew and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by this.
” Background : On July 14 , 2019 , Oneida County Dispatch received numerous calls informing them that a male individual had posted to a social media site that he had killed his girlfriend , and was threatening to harm himself .
It was posted that this occurred in Utica , NY , and as such , The Utica Police Department began a search for the male and female .
The male in question then called 911 himself and made incriminating statements with respect to the homicide .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to harm himself .
After determining that the calls were originating on Poe St in City of Utica , officers were dispatched to that location .
Poe St is a dead end street , which runs east to west from Culver Ave .
The street terminates into a wooded area where the first arriving officer located a black SUV with a male lying on the ground beside it .
The officer approached this male , and almost immediately , he began to stab himself in the neck with a knife .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Utica Fire Department arrived soon after .
After attempting to injure himself , he laid down across a green in color tarp that was on the ground some distance away .
The officer immediately noticed brown hair protruding from beneath the tarp and inquired as to where the injured female was .
The male advised him that the female was beneath the tarp , and proceeded to pull out a cell phone .
It was at this time that is believed that the male took self-photographs of himself laying across the deceased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and together they engaged the male .
They were able to disarm the male , and after a brief struggle , they took him into custody .
He was then transported to St. Elizabeth ’ s Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery .
His injuries were severe ; however , he is expected to survive .
An interview with him will be undertaken today , and following that charges will be levied .
As more personnel arrived on scene , the investigation commenced .
Officers and investigators needed to verify the condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as such , it was pulled back .
Once this occurred , it was learned that a young female had suffered extensive injuries to her neck , and was obviously deceased .
Numerous items of evidentiary value were located immediately around the body , as well as in and around the black SUV .
To continue the investigation officers had to determine the relationship between the male and female involved .
A tentative identification had been developed at this time , and they began to explore her history .
With respect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two had met on the social media platform Instagram two months ago .
They utilized this as a means of communication primarily , and their relationship progressed into a personally intimate one .
They had spent time together , and were acquainted with each other ’ s families .
On Saturday July 13th , 2019 the two had planned to go to a concert together in New York City .
Police say that they in fact did go to the concert , arriving around 7:30PM .
They left the venue and proceeded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is believed that some sort of argument ensued at the venue that precipitated the following engagement between the two .
Sometime during the early morning hours of Sunday July 14 , 2019 the two arrived back in Utica and proceeded to the Poe St location .
The investigation revealed that the argument progressed until the killer produced a large , black handled knife , and used this to inflict the injuries that caused her death .
During this time it is believed that he took and distributed photographs of the killing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut open .
Members of Discord then viewed the images and posts and contacted the Utica Police Department .
Police confirm the images distributed of both the victim and the offender ’ s injuries are authentic and occurred at the time of the incident .
Police are working with the various social media platforms to address the sharing and distribution of these images .
The name of the victim is Bianca Devins , age 17 of Utica NY The offender , Brandon Clark , age 21 , has a current address of Bridgeport/Cicero @ @

UTICA, New York — Brandon Clark, 22, the man accused of killing 17-year-old Bianca Devins pleaded guilty Monday morning to second-degree murder.
The alleged killer also used the opportunity to apologize for the horrific crime.
“I know she didn’t deserve what happened to her,” Clark said.
“And I think that I need to realize that what I did, I can’t undo as much as I want to, and I need to face it. And I apologize to all the people that knew and loved her. I apologize to everybody affected by this.”
Background: On July 14, 2019, Oneida County Dispatch received numerous calls informing them that a male individual had posted to a social media site that he had killed his girlfriend, and was threatening to harm himself. It was posted that this occurred in Utica, NY, and as such, The Utica Police Department began a search for the male and female.
The male in question then called 911 himself and made incriminating statements with respect to the homicide. He also was alluding the fact that he was going to harm himself. After determining that the calls were originating on Poe St in City of Utica, officers were dispatched to that location. Poe St is a dead end street, which runs east to west from Culver Ave. The street terminates into a wooded area where the first arriving officer located a black SUV with a male lying on the ground beside it. The officer approached this male, and almost immediately, he began to stab himself in the neck with a knife. The officer requested emergency medical care, and the Utica Fire Department arrived soon after.
After attempting to injure himself, he laid down across a green in color tarp that was on the ground some distance away. The officer immediately noticed brown hair protruding from beneath the tarp and inquired as to where the injured female was. The male advised him that the female was beneath the tarp, and proceeded to pull out a cell phone. It was at this time that is believed that the male took self-photographs of himself laying across the deceased female.
Other officers arrived within moments, and together they engaged the male. They were able to disarm the male, and after a brief struggle, they took him into custody. He was then transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. His injuries were severe; however, he is expected to survive. An interview with him will be undertaken today, and following that charges will be levied.
As more personnel arrived on scene, the investigation commenced. Officers and investigators needed to verify the condition of the female underneath the tarp, and as such, it was pulled back. Once this occurred, it was learned that a young female had suffered extensive injuries to her neck, and was obviously deceased. Numerous items of evidentiary value were located immediately around the body, as well as in and around the black SUV.
To continue the investigation officers had to determine the relationship between the male and female involved. A tentative identification had been developed at this time, and they began to explore her history. With respect to their relationship, it was learned that the two had met on the social media platform Instagram two months ago. They utilized this as a means of communication primarily, and their relationship progressed into a personally intimate one. They had spent time together, and were acquainted with each other’s families.
On Saturday July 13th, 2019 the two had planned to go to a concert together in New York City. Police say that they in fact did go to the concert, arriving around 7:30PM. They left the venue and proceeded back to Utica sometime after 10:00PM. It is believed that some sort of argument ensued at the venue that precipitated the following engagement between the two.
Sometime during the early morning hours of Sunday July 14, 2019 the two arrived back in Utica and proceeded to the Poe St location. The investigation revealed that the argument progressed until the killer produced a large, black handled knife, and used this to inflict the injuries that caused her death.
During this time it is believed that he took and distributed photographs of the killing on the Discord platform, showing her throat cut open. Members of Discord then viewed the images and posts and contacted the Utica Police Department.
Police confirm the images distributed of both the victim and the offender’s injuries are authentic and occurred at the time of the incident. Police are working with the various social media platforms to address the sharing and distribution of these images.
The name of the victim is Bianca Devins, age 17 of Utica NY
The offender, Brandon Clark, age 21, has a current address of Bridgeport/Cicero NY.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--RAW: Terrifying Video Shows Students Sent Flying In School Bus Crash

THORNVILLE , OHIO — Newly released video shows the inside of a school bus when it crashed and injured eight @ @

THORNVILLE, OHIO — Newly released video shows the inside of a school bus when it crashed and injured eight students.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--JUSSIE SMOLLETT INDICTED BY SPECIAL PROSECUTOR

CHICAGO — Chicago special prosecutor Dan Webb has indicted actor Jussie Smollett for an apparent hoax hate-crime attack he allegedly @ @ @ @ @ according to reports .
The specific charges were not immediately made public .
He is @ @ @ @ @ .
Smollett was indicted on February 20 , 2019 for disorderly conduct consisting of allegedly @ @ @ @ @ stage a fake hate crime assault on him and filing a false police report .
@ @ @ @ @ reached a deal with prosecutors on March 26 , 2019 , in which all charges @ @ @ @ @ Smollett performing community service and forfeiting his $ 10,000 bond .
On March 27 , @ @ @ @ @ that the FBI would be investigating why the charges were dismissed .

CHICAGO — Chicago special prosecutor Dan Webb has indicted actor Jussie Smollett for an apparent hoax hate-crime attack he allegedly orchestrated January of 2019, according to reports.
He’s been indicted on six counts of disorderly conduct. He is due in court February 24.
FOX 32 Chicago broke the story.
Smollett was indicted on February 20, 2019 for disorderly conduct consisting of allegedly paying two Nigerian-American brothers to stage a fake hate crime assault on him and filing a false police report.
Smollett’s defense team reached a deal with prosecutors on March 26, 2019, in which all charges were dropped in return for Smollett performing community service and forfeiting his $10,000 bond.
On March 27, 2019, it was announced that the FBI would be investigating why the charges were dismissed.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Atlanta Fire Captain Suspended Without Pay For Rushing Into Burning House To Save 95-Year-Old Woman

VIDEO REPORT : Capt .
Daniel Dwyer went into a house fire without his crew to bring a woman out @ @ @ @ @ set to be suspended four days without pay for it .

VIDEO REPORT: Capt. Daniel Dwyer went into a house fire without his crew to bring a woman out last June. He is set to be suspended four days without pay for it.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Sheriff: Remains Found At Landfill After Missing NC Woman Caught On Camera Getting Into Dumpster

BURLINGTON , NC — Officials believe they have found the remains of a missing woman caught on camera getting into a dumpster but never getting out before the dumpster was serviced .
On New Years Eve , at 11:56 am Burlington Police officers responded to the Alamance Crossing shopping center located at 1477 Boone Station Drive concerning a missing person case involving Stephanie Cox , 30 years of age from Burlington , NC .
Cox was originally reported missing to the Greensboro Police Department on January 30 , 2020 .
Cox was reported by family to have last been seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 30 , 2020 Cox vehicle was reported unattended and located in a service drive behind a row of businesses at Alamance Crossing .
Burlington Police Department checked the vehicle to determine if it was stolen and determined that it had not been reported stolen .
On that same day at 7:58 pm Stephanie Cox was reported missing to the Greensboro Police Department by family .
Cox is believed to have been attempting to collect items from a dumpster alone shortly after midnight on Thursday January 30th , 2020 .
It is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior to it being serviced at 1:47 am .
Video evidence shows that Cox arrived at the Five Below on alone .
A review of all associated video never shows others on the property until the truck arrived to service the dumpster .
On Monday , around 5:00 PM , remains believed to be Cox were located at Unharrie Environmental in Montgomery County .
The Montgomery County Sheriffs Office will work with the local medical examiner and the State ’ s Medical Examiners Office on positive identification .
This case brings to light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The commonly known practice of “ dumpster diving ” is not safe , police say .

BURLINGTON, NC — Officials believe they have found the remains of a missing woman caught on camera getting into a dumpster but never getting out before the dumpster was serviced.
On New Years Eve, at 11:56 am Burlington Police officers responded to the Alamance Crossing shopping center located at 1477 Boone Station Drive concerning a missing person case involving Stephanie Cox, 30 years of age from Burlington, NC. Cox was originally reported missing to the Greensboro Police Department on January 30, 2020. Cox was reported by family to have last been seen in Greensboro.
At 12:30 pm on January 30, 2020 Cox vehicle was reported unattended and located in a service drive behind a row of businesses at Alamance Crossing. Burlington Police Department checked the vehicle to determine if it was stolen and determined that it had not been reported stolen. On that same day at 7:58 pm Stephanie Cox was reported missing to the Greensboro Police Department by family.
Cox is believed to have been attempting to collect items from a dumpster alone shortly after midnight on Thursday January 30th, 2020. It is believed that Cox did not exit the dumpster prior to it being serviced at 1:47 am.
Video evidence shows that Cox arrived at the Five Below on alone. A review of all associated video never shows others on the property until the truck arrived to service the dumpster.
On Monday, around 5:00 PM, remains believed to be Cox were located at Unharrie Environmental in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriffs Office will work with the local medical examiner and the State’s Medical Examiners Office on positive identification.
This case brings to light the dangers associated with collections from dumpsters. The commonly known practice of “dumpster diving” is not safe, police say.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--California Teacher’s Aide Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Half a Dozen Students

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher assistant was sentenced to eight years in state prison for sexually abusing @ @ @ @ @ Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office said .
Lino Cabrera , 27 , of @ @ @ @ @ ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life .
Cabrera @ @ @ @ @ to one felony count each of continuous sexual abuse and lewd act upon a child @ @ @ @ @ counts of child molestation .
Cabrera was a teacher assistant at Oxnard Elementary School in @ @ @ @ @ he was charged with inappropriately touching girls ages 10 and 11 .
Cabrera , who @ @ @ @ @ s computer lab , engaged in lewd acts with the students at the school from @ @ @ @ @ , according to the prosecutor .

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher assistant was sentenced to eight years in state prison for sexually abusing six students, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
Lino Cabrera, 27, of San Fernando, also was ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Cabrera pleaded no contest last month to one felony count each of continuous sexual abuse and lewd act upon a child under 14 and four misdemeanor counts of child molestation.
Cabrera was a teacher assistant at Oxnard Elementary School in North Hollywood at the time he was charged with inappropriately touching girls ages 10 and 11. Cabrera, who worked at the school’s computer lab, engaged in lewd acts with the students at the school from September 2016 to May 2019, according to the prosecutor.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Virginia House Passes Bill That Bans “Assault Weapons,” Other Firearm Accessories

RICHMOND — The Democrat-controlled Virginia House of Delegates has voted in favor of banning so-called “ assault weapons ” and @ @ @ @ @ Bill 961 passed with a 51-48 vote .
Read the bill HERE .
WAVY reported @ @ @ @ @ sale , transporting , transferring , manufacturing , purchasing , possessing , or transporting an @ @ @ @ @ would result in a Class 6 felony .
According to the bill , current legal @ @ @ @ @ , large-capacity firearm magazine , silencer , or trigger activator have until January 1 , @ @ @ @ @ , surrender it or sell it .

RICHMOND — The Democrat-controlled Virginia House of Delegates has voted in favor of banning so-called “assault weapons” and other firearm accessories.
House Bill 961 passed with a 51-48 vote. Read the bill HERE.
WAVY reported: The bill prohibits the sale, transporting, transferring, manufacturing, purchasing, possessing, or transporting an assault firearm. Doing so would result in a Class 6 felony.
According to the bill, current legal owners of an assault firearm, large-capacity firearm magazine, silencer, or trigger activator have until January 1, 2021 to make it inoperable, surrender it or sell it.
#BREAKING @GovernorVA’s controversial “assault weapons ban” passes the @VaHouse. As is, current owners of “large capacity firearm magazine or trigger activator” have until 1/1/21 to make it inappropriate, surrender it or sell it. @WAVY_News https://t.co/QfArgzUGrZ — Brett Hall (@BrettHNews) February 11, 2020
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Ex-Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Gets 15 Years For Scheme To Import Tons Of Cocaine Into U.S.

Mario Estrada was sentenced to 180 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to import and distribute tons of cocaine to the United States .
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said : “ Mario Estrada conspired to solicit Sinaloa Cartel money to finance a corrupt scheme to get him elected president of Guatemala .
Estrada promised to assist the cartel to export tons of cocaine into the U.S. , and he attempted to arrange the assassinations of political rivals .
Thanks to the DEA , rather than a shot at the presidency in Guatemala , Estrada is headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the allegations in the Indictment to which Estrada pled guilty , public court filings , and statements made in court : While he was running for president of Guatemala in 2018 and 2019 , Estrada attempted to solicit funding from international drug cartels to support his presidential campaign ( the “ Estrada Campaign ” ) .
During certain of these negotiations , members of the Estrada Conspiracy , including Estrada and his co-defendant , Juan Pablo Gonzalez Mayorga ( “ Gonzalez ” ) , interacted with purported members and associates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug-trafficking organization based in Mexico – who were , in fact , confidential sources ( the “ CSes ” ) acting at the Drug Enforcement Administration ’ s ( “ DEA ” ) direction .
At times during the course of his negotiations with the CSes , Estrada was polling in the top five of candidates for the Guatemalan presidency .
During the course of their meetings and other communications with the CSes , some of which were video and audio recorded , Estrada and Gonzalez requested millions of dollars in drug proceeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Estrada Campaign .
In exchange for financial support from the Sinaloa Cartel , Estrada and Gonzalez promised that if ESTRADA was elected president of Guatemala , Estrada would provide Guatemalan state-sponsored support to the Sinaloa Cartel ’ s drug-trafficking activities .
Among other things , ESTRADA and Gonzalez agreed to provide the Sinaloa Cartel with unfettered access to Guatemalan airports and maritime shipping locations so that the cartel could transport ton quantities of cocaine through Guatemala and ultimately into the United States .
Estrada also offered to appoint members of the Sinaloa Cartel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the CSes would be positioned to advance the Sinaloa Cartel ’ s drug-trafficking activities .
Estrada also agreed that he would receive a portion of the profits made by the Sinaloa Cartel on the cocaine it transited through Guatemala under his protection .
Throughout , ESTRADA believed he was negotiating with representatives from the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel .
In addition , during the course of his meetings with the CSes , Estrada bragged of his other drug cartel connections .
More specifically , Estrada stated that the Jalisco Nuevo Generación @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered him financial support in connection with his campaign , and also boasted that he was working with a drug trafficker in Guatemala who was supporting his bid for president .
Further , at various times during their negotiations with the CSes , Estrada and Gonzalez also directed the CSes to hire hitmen to assassinate political rivals and their associates to ensure that Estrada was elected president of Guatemala .
In particular , ESTRADA and Gonzalez identified specific targets by name and agreed to provide the hitmen with firearms , including AK-47s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to his prison term , Estrada , 59 , of Guatemala City , Guatemala , was sentenced to four years of supervised release .

Mario Estrada was sentenced to 180 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to import and distribute tons of cocaine to the United States.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Mario Estrada conspired to solicit Sinaloa Cartel money to finance a corrupt scheme to get him elected president of Guatemala. Estrada promised to assist the cartel to export tons of cocaine into the U.S., and he attempted to arrange the assassinations of political rivals. Thanks to the DEA, rather than a shot at the presidency in Guatemala, Estrada is headed to prison in the United States.”
According to the allegations in the Indictment to which Estrada pled guilty, public court filings, and statements made in court:
While he was running for president of Guatemala in 2018 and 2019, Estrada attempted to solicit funding from international drug cartels to support his presidential campaign (the “Estrada Campaign”). During certain of these negotiations, members of the Estrada Conspiracy, including Estrada and his co-defendant, Juan Pablo Gonzalez Mayorga (“Gonzalez”), interacted with purported members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel – a powerful international drug-trafficking organization based in Mexico – who were, in fact, confidential sources (the “CSes”) acting at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (“DEA”) direction. At times during the course of his negotiations with the CSes, Estrada was polling in the top five of candidates for the Guatemalan presidency.
During the course of their meetings and other communications with the CSes, some of which were video and audio recorded, Estrada and Gonzalez requested millions of dollars in drug proceeds from the Sinaloa Cartel to support the Estrada Campaign. In exchange for financial support from the Sinaloa Cartel, Estrada and Gonzalez promised that if ESTRADA was elected president of Guatemala, Estrada would provide Guatemalan state-sponsored support to the Sinaloa Cartel’s drug-trafficking activities. Among other things, ESTRADA and Gonzalez agreed to provide the Sinaloa Cartel with unfettered access to Guatemalan airports and maritime shipping locations so that the cartel could transport ton quantities of cocaine through Guatemala and ultimately into the United States. Estrada also offered to appoint members of the Sinaloa Cartel to high-ranking government positions in Guatemala so that the CSes would be positioned to advance the Sinaloa Cartel’s drug-trafficking activities. Estrada also agreed that he would receive a portion of the profits made by the Sinaloa Cartel on the cocaine it transited through Guatemala under his protection. Throughout, ESTRADA believed he was negotiating with representatives from the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel.
In addition, during the course of his meetings with the CSes, Estrada bragged of his other drug cartel connections. More specifically, Estrada stated that the Jalisco Nuevo Generación cartel in Jalisco, Mexico, had offered him financial support in connection with his campaign, and also boasted that he was working with a drug trafficker in Guatemala who was supporting his bid for president. Further, at various times during their negotiations with the CSes, Estrada and Gonzalez also directed the CSes to hire hitmen to assassinate political rivals and their associates to ensure that Estrada was elected president of Guatemala. In particular, ESTRADA and Gonzalez identified specific targets by name and agreed to provide the hitmen with firearms, including AK-47s, to carry out the murders.
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In addition to his prison term, Estrada , 59, of Guatemala City, Guatemala, was sentenced to four years of supervised release.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--Middle School Teacher Busted for Having Sex with Student “8 or 9 Times” While Her Kid was Home

LOUISIANA — A Louisiana middle school teacher is accused of having sex several times with a 15-year-old student at her home — while her own child was also in the residence , authorities said .
In late January , the Zachary Police Department became aware of an allegation regarding the sexual abuse of a minor .
A joint investigation conducted by The Zachary Police Department and The East Baton Rouge Sheriff ’ s Office followed .
At the conclusion of this investigation , a warrant was drafted for the arrest of Northwestern Middle School teacher , Ella Silva .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile , Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile , and Oral Sexual Battery .
When detectives spoke to the victim , he initially denied the relationship but later said , “ It ’ s every kids dream to do a teacher.
” Read the full arrest document by clicking the link here .
“ The Zachary Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff ’ s Office have been handling this investigation .
Immediately , when it was brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement and placed the employee on administrative leave .
No one is covering up anything , nor sweeping anything under the rug .
We are following the law ; and I am unable to comment beyond this information.
” Detectives are requesting that parents of students who may have had contact with Silva talk to their children about their interactions with her and contact ZPD detectives at 225-654-9393 if they believe their child was victimized .

LOUISIANA — A Louisiana middle school teacher is accused of having sex several times with a 15-year-old student at her home — while her own child was also in the residence, authorities said.
In late January, the Zachary Police Department became aware of an allegation regarding the sexual abuse of a minor. A joint investigation conducted by The Zachary Police Department and The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office followed.
At the conclusion of this investigation, a warrant was drafted for the arrest of Northwestern Middle School teacher, Ella Silva. On February 6, Silva was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile, and Oral Sexual Battery.
When detectives spoke to the victim, he initially denied the relationship but later said, “It’s every kids dream to do a teacher.”
Read the full arrest document by clicking the link here.
Zachary Schools Superintendent Scott Devillier released the following statement Thursday:
“The Zachary Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office have been handling this investigation. Immediately, when it was brought to our attention, we reported it to law enforcement and placed the employee on administrative leave. No one is covering up anything, nor sweeping anything under the rug. We are following the law; and I am unable to comment beyond this information.”
Detectives are requesting that parents of students who may have had contact with Silva talk to their children about their interactions with her and contact ZPD detectives at 225-654-9393 if they believe their child was victimized.
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breaking911--2020-02-11--KC Cops Release New Video Showing Just How Wild Chase Was That Ended at Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

Officers from multiple agencies helped KCPD avert a potentially horrific tragedy before the start of Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday .
A vehicle broke through the parade barrier on the north side of the route at 8:12 a.m. All officers on the route were immediately alerted .
Clay County Sheriff ’ s Deputies assisting KCPD deployed Stop Sticks , which the vehicle struck .
The vehicle proceeded south down the route to where it turned at Pershing and was headed for the crowd .
Multiple police cars were prepared to block it .
An Independence , Missouri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then used tactical vehicle intervention , also known as the PIT maneuver , to stop the suspect car on Pershing .
Other KCPD officers blocked the suspect in along the route and before and after the maneuver to prevent the driver from veering into the crowd .
Police took the driver and a passenger into custody .
No one was injured .
A search of the vehicle revealed no weapons , and there were no indications of terrorist activity .
The passenger was released .
The suspect , 42-year-old Addae J. Doyle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated .
Doyle told police the last thing he remembered was getting high and did not recall driving through the parade route .
Preliminary toxicology results revealed Doyle tested positive for amphetamines and cocaine .
“ What we saw yesterday was exceptional work and decision-making by law enforcement , ” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said a press conference the next day , Feb. 6 .
“ … Every day in America there is stories in the news about police activities , what went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ d see an amazing example of what went right .
”

Officers from multiple agencies helped KCPD avert a potentially horrific tragedy before the start of Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday.
A vehicle broke through the parade barrier on the north side of the route at 8:12 a.m. All officers on the route were immediately alerted. Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies assisting KCPD deployed Stop Sticks, which the vehicle struck. The vehicle proceeded south down the route to where it turned at Pershing and was headed for the crowd.
Multiple police cars were prepared to block it. An Independence, Missouri, police officer driving a KCPD vehicle then used tactical vehicle intervention, also known as the PIT maneuver, to stop the suspect car on Pershing. Other KCPD officers blocked the suspect in along the route and before and after the maneuver to prevent the driver from veering into the crowd. Police took the driver and a passenger into custody. No one was injured. A search of the vehicle revealed no weapons, and there were no indications of terrorist activity.
The passenger was released. The suspect, 42-year-old Addae J. Doyle, has been charged with resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Doyle told police the last thing he remembered was getting high and did not recall driving through the parade route. Preliminary toxicology results revealed Doyle tested positive for amphetamines and cocaine.
“What we saw yesterday was exceptional work and decision-making by law enforcement,” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said a press conference the next day, Feb. 6. “… Every day in America there is stories in the news about police activities, what went wrong. If you think about yesterday, you’d see an amazing example of what went right.”
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Andrew Yang Ends Bid for President

Andrew Yang Ends Bid for President

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang ended his unlikely bid for the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday evening as results poured in from the New Hampshire primary that showed him once again trailing in sixth place behind the front-runners .
“ While there is great work left to be done , you know I am the math guy , and it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race , ” he told supporters in a concession speech from Manchester .
Yang had indicated in interviews that he would need to outperform expectations during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain in the race after failing to pick up any delegates in the Iowa caucuses last week , a state where he spent much of his warchest .
The Manhattan businessman started his race near the end of 2017 as a virtual political unknown .
Yang has never run or held office before but focused on his unique platform vow to create a “ universal basic income ” of $ 1,000 for every U.S. citizen over the age of 18 .
With the help of his supporters , known as the so-called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a dozen career politicians including governors , senators and congressmen .
He was able to qualify for every Democratic debate in 2019 and one of two in 2020 , the last candidate of colour to appear on the debate stage .
Yang was not the only presidential hopeful to halt his campaign on Tuesday evening .
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet , who was running in 10th place amid early New Hampshire results , brought an end to his campaign after also pinning hopes on the state ’ s primary contest .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our campaign tonight , tonight is not the outcome we fought so hard to achieve , ” Yang told supporters , adding that his bid for the White House made him “ a better person ” .
“ This is not an easy decision or something I made lightly with the team .
Endings are hard , and I ’ ve always had the intention to stay in this race until the very end , but I have been persuaded that the message of this campaign will not be strengthened by my staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the income plan , Yang championed national legalization of marijuana and unique policy takes on automation that attracted a wide spectrum of liberal Democrats , libertarians and even some Republicans disaffected by their party .
While Yang leaves the race , pundits expect him to have a continued role in the Democratic nomination and party insiders have told U.S. media that he could have a future position in a Democrat administration or politics in general .
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders thanked Yang for “ running an issue-focused campaign ” and said he “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Donald Trump.
” Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg , Senator Amy Klobuchar and others gave their takes .

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang ended his unlikely bid for the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday evening as results poured in from the New Hampshire primary that showed him once again trailing in sixth place behind the front-runners.
“While there is great work left to be done, you know I am the math guy, and it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race,” he told supporters in a concession speech from Manchester.
Yang had indicated in interviews that he would need to outperform expectations during the first primary of the contest to able to remain in the race after failing to pick up any delegates in the Iowa caucuses last week, a state where he spent much of his warchest.
The Manhattan businessman started his race near the end of 2017 as a virtual political unknown. Yang has never run or held office before but focused on his unique platform vow to create a “universal basic income” of $1,000 for every U.S. citizen over the age of 18.
With the help of his supporters, known as the so-called “Yang Gang”, Yang outlasted over a dozen career politicians including governors, senators and congressmen. He was able to qualify for every Democratic debate in 2019 and one of two in 2020, the last candidate of colour to appear on the debate stage.
Yang was not the only presidential hopeful to halt his campaign on Tuesday evening. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, who was running in 10th place amid early New Hampshire results, brought an end to his campaign after also pinning hopes on the state’s primary contest.
‘Made me a better person’
“Though thousands of voters came out for our campaign tonight, tonight is not the outcome we fought so hard to achieve,” Yang told supporters, adding that his bid for the White House made him “a better person”.
“This is not an easy decision or something I made lightly with the team. Endings are hard, and I’ve always had the intention to stay in this race until the very end, but I have been persuaded that the message of this campaign will not be strengthened by my staying in this race any longer.”
Beyond the income plan, Yang championed national legalization of marijuana and unique policy takes on automation that attracted a wide spectrum of liberal Democrats, libertarians and even some Republicans disaffected by their party.
While Yang leaves the race, pundits expect him to have a continued role in the Democratic nomination and party insiders have told U.S. media that he could have a future position in a Democrat administration or politics in general.
Yang’s fellow Democratic nominee candidates gave statements of support.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders thanked Yang for “running an issue-focused campaign” and said he “looked forward together to defeat the bigotry of Donald Trump.”
.@AndrewYang started out unknown, but went on to make a big impact with his campaign built on preparing for America’s future. Andrew, we’ll miss you and the #YangGang on the trail, but I can’t wait to work together to help prepare America for the challenges ahead. — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) February 12, 2020
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Amy Klobuchar and others gave their takes.
Andrew, I will miss you on the campaign trail. You’ve inspired so many new people to join politics. By thinking outside of the box, you will have a lasting mark in bringing new voters to the ballot box in 2020. And I’ve enjoyed hanging out with the #yanggang. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 12, 2020
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Democratic Primary

U.S .
Senator Bernie Sanders triumphed on Tuesday over former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar to win the New Hampshire Democratic primary with a majority of votes , fulfilling expectations for the newly minted national front-runner .
“ Let me take this opportunity to thank the people of New Hampshire for a great victory tonight , ” Sanders told supporters in a victory speech from Manchester , New Hampshire , giving credit to “ an unprecedented grassroots movement ” .
Sanders and Buttigieg made up the top two in polling heading into the first primary of the race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Republican President Donald Trump in the presidential election this November .
Both will likely come out of the primary with the same number of delegates when 100 percent of the precincts are reported .
Klobuchar enjoyed a strong showing after gaining momentum from the Friday Democratic debate , gaining double the support of both ex-front-runners Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joseph Biden .
At 84 percent of precincts reporting , Sanders had 26.1 percent of the ballots , Buttigieg had 24.3 percent and Klobuchar had 19.9 percent .
All have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this will likely change .
Senator Elizabeth Warren had 9.4 percent .
Biden , who was once the front-runner in the Democratic race , gave a second consecutive poor finish after placing fourth in the Iowa caucuses .
He is certain to face growing concerns over the viability of his campaign and his ability to consolidate moderate support against the now surging Buttigieg and Klobuchar .
On the other hand , Warren ’ s back-to-back poor performances has solidified her as the second-place progressive candidate behind Sanders .
It was not only primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic nominating contest moving forward .
Upstart candidate Andrew Yang and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet both suspended their campaigns on Tuesday night after poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries .
There was one candidate not present on the ballot on Tuesday that still looms in the race .
Billionaire former Mayor Mike Bloomberg is already involved in the race with a massive self-funded warchest dumping millions into TV , billboard and digital ads , but will not be on the ballot until early March .
Vermont Senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in polls leading up to the primary as Senator Amy Klobuchar took up third place ahead of Senator Elizabeth Warren .
Joe Biden , already anticipating a loss in the second test for candidates , flew ahead to South Carolina .
Most of the Democratic candidates spent a week touring New Hampshire in a non-stop campaign to win over votes in the small northeast state .
Turnout for the primary was was up 18 percent from 2016 but lower than 2008 , MSNBC reported .
The primary came eight days after technical issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first test in the race for the Democratic nomination .
The chaos quickly became a tool of attack for the Republicans , who hope to keep incumbent Trump in office when the United States heads to the polls in November .
Late-joiner Mike Bloomberg was not included among the 33 names on the ballot on Tuesday but the billionaire former New York City mayor will get his first test in the primaries on so-called Super Tuesday , when 14 states and territories abroad will have their primaries .
While the predominately-white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only make up a small fraction of the 4,051 pledged delegates that will head to the Democratic National Conventions in July , the starting states play what analysts called an outsized role in deciding the nominee .

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders triumphed on Tuesday over former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar to win the New Hampshire Democratic primary with a majority of votes, fulfilling expectations for the newly minted national front-runner.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank the people of New Hampshire for a great victory tonight,” Sanders told supporters in a victory speech from Manchester, New Hampshire, giving credit to “an unprecedented grassroots movement”.
Sanders and Buttigieg made up the top two in polling heading into the first primary of the race to choose a Democratic nominee to take on Republican President Donald Trump in the presidential election this November.
Both will likely come out of the primary with the same number of delegates when 100 percent of the precincts are reported.
Klobuchar enjoyed a strong showing after gaining momentum from the Friday Democratic debate, gaining double the support of both ex-front-runners Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joseph Biden.
At 84 percent of precincts reporting, Sanders had 26.1 percent of the ballots, Buttigieg had 24.3 percent and Klobuchar had 19.9 percent. All have six delegates at this stage, but this will likely change. Senator Elizabeth Warren had 9.4 percent.
Biden, who was once the front-runner in the Democratic race, gave a second consecutive poor finish after placing fourth in the Iowa caucuses.
He is certain to face growing concerns over the viability of his campaign and his ability to consolidate moderate support against the now surging Buttigieg and Klobuchar. On the other hand, Warren’s back-to-back poor performances has solidified her as the second-place progressive candidate behind Sanders.
It was not only primary results that showed an emerging picture of the Democratic nominating contest moving forward.
Upstart candidate Andrew Yang and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet both suspended their campaigns on Tuesday night after poor showings in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries.
There was one candidate not present on the ballot on Tuesday that still looms in the race. Billionaire former Mayor Mike Bloomberg is already involved in the race with a massive self-funded warchest dumping millions into TV, billboard and digital ads, but will not be on the ballot until early March.
Vermont Senator Sanders led former South Bend Mayor Buttigieg in polls leading up to the primary as Senator Amy Klobuchar took up third place ahead of Senator Elizabeth Warren. Joe Biden, already anticipating a loss in the second test for candidates, flew ahead to South Carolina.
Most of the Democratic candidates spent a week touring New Hampshire in a non-stop campaign to win over votes in the small northeast state. Turnout for the primary was was up 18 percent from 2016 but lower than 2008, MSNBC reported.
The primary came eight days after technical issues delayed the results of the Iowa caucuses, the first test in the race for the Democratic nomination. The chaos quickly became a tool of attack for the Republicans, who hope to keep incumbent Trump in office when the United States heads to the polls in November.
Late-joiner Mike Bloomberg was not included among the 33 names on the ballot on Tuesday but the billionaire former New York City mayor will get his first test in the primaries on so-called Super Tuesday, when 14 states and territories abroad will have their primaries.
While the predominately-white states of the Iowa and New Hampshire only make up a small fraction of the 4,051 pledged delegates that will head to the Democratic National Conventions in July, the starting states play what analysts called an outsized role in deciding the nominee.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--WATCH: Alligator Bites Man’s Finger Off At Hard Rock Hotel In Florida

From Y100Miami : A Florida Gator bit a man ’ s finger off in a competition this weekend !
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ biteforce_ was visiting our iHeartMedia radio station Big 105.9 with a baby Alligator , @ @ @ @ @ Wrestling Competition happening at the Seminole Tribal Fair , at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel @ @ @ @ @ visiting the radio station , they joked about his job – and how he still @ @ @ @ @ Well , the team got this follow up email as to how the event went… @ @ @ @ @ go with it : “ Justin is walking into the week with 9 fingers after @ @ @ @ @ !
Video clip below for those who want to watch .
If you want to @ @ @ @ @ end when the person zooms into the gators mouth… and you can see the finger @ @

From Y100Miami: A Florida Gator bit a man’s finger off in a competition this weekend! Last week, Justin Igualada from @biteforce_ was visiting our iHeartMedia radio station Big 105.9 with a baby Alligator, to promote the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competition happening at the Seminole Tribal Fair, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Saturday. While visiting the radio station, they joked about his job – and how he still had all his fingers. Well, the team got this follow up email as to how the event went… and a shocking video to go with it:
“Justin is walking into the week with 9 fingers after Saturdays Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competition! Video clip below for those who want to watch. If you want to cringe, watch until the end when the person zooms into the gators mouth… and you can see the finger!”
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breaking911--2020-02-12--SEE IT: World’s Largest Ever Firework Explodes Over Colorado Rockies!

The new Guinness World Record for the Largest Aerial Firework .
62inch firework over Steamboat Springs Colorado .

The new Guinness World Record for the Largest Aerial Firework. 62inch firework over Steamboat Springs Colorado.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Lawrence Ray Accused Of Forcing Daughter’s Friends Into Labor, Prostitution While Extorting $1 Milli

Lawrence Ray Accused Of Forcing Daughter’s Friends Into Labor, Prostitution While Extorting $1 Million

Alleged Conduct Occurred in New York and North Carolina over Nearly a Decade “ The conduct alleged here is outrageous .
It makes you angry , ” FBI Assistant Director Bill Sweeney told reporters .
“ If you ’ re not angry , you don ’ t have a soul.
” Geoffrey S. Berman , the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York , has unsealed an indictment charging Lawrence Ray , a/k/a “ Lawrence Grecco , ” with multiple offenses , including extortion , sex trafficking , and forced labor .
As alleged in the indictment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and coercion to indoctrinate and exploit a group of college students in Westchester County as well as other victims .
Ray extorted approximately $ 1 million from at least five victims ; forced certain victims to perform unpaid labor ; and caused , through force , fraud , and coercion , at least one victim to engage in commercial sex acts .
He laundered the proceeds of his crimes through an internet domain business .
Ray was arrested Tuesday morning in Piscataway , New Jersey .
He will be presented this afternoon before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The case is assigned to United States District Judge Lewis J. Liman .
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said : “ As alleged , for nearly a decade , Lawrence Ray exploited and abused young women and men emotionally , physically , and sexually for his own financial gain .
College is supposed to be a time of self-discovery and new-found independence .
But as alleged , Lawrence Ray exploited that vulnerable time in his victims ’ lives through a course of conduct that shocks the conscience .
Through his manipulative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confess to alleged wrongdoing and then compelled them to repay Ray alleged damages owed to him , through payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars , or worse , forced labor and sex trafficking .
We hope that today ’ s charges bring some measure of comfort to the victims and their families .
We thank the FBI and the NYPD for their extraordinary work on this case.
” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said : “ Mr .
Ray allegedly used his proximity to his victims to lay the groundwork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young adults to become unwitting victims of sexual exploitation , verbal and physical abuse , extortion , forced labor , and an egregious case of prostitution .
For the better part of the last decade , we allege there was no limit to the abuse Ray ’ s victims received , and there is no way of knowing the amount of damage he may have caused them in the years to come .
If you or someone you know came into contact with Mr. Ray , we are asking you to get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want victims to know in the eyes of the FBI , they come first.
” NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said : “ The NYPD and all of our law enforcement partners share an unwavering commitment to protecting survivors of human trafficking .
This crime is among the most heinous , and our job is to ensure that anyone who would seek to profit through the abuse and exploitation of another human is brought to justice.
” According to the allegations in the Indictment : From in or about 2010 through the present , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” subjected a group of college students and other victims to sexual and psychological manipulation and physical abuse .
His tactics included sleep deprivation , psychological and sexual humiliation , verbal abuse , threats of physical violence , physical violence , threats of criminal legal action , alienating the victims from their families , and exploiting the victims ’ mental health vulnerabilities .
Through this manipulation and abuse , Ray extracted false confessions from the victims to causing purported damages to RAY and his family and associates , and then extorted payment for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The victims made payments to RAY by draining their parents ’ savings , opening credit lines , soliciting contributions from acquaintances , selling real estate ownership , and at his direction , performing unpaid labor for RAY and earning money through prostitution .
As alleged , through fear , violence , and coercion , Ray forced one female victim to engage in commercial sex acts to pay damages to Ray that she did not actually owe .
Beginning when she was just a college student , Ray sexually groomed this victim , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information which he then used to coerce her into continued commercial sex acts .
Ray also used physical violence .
On one occasion , as alleged , Ray tied his victim to a chair , placed a plastic bag over her head , and nearly suffocated her .
In total , Ray collected over $ 500,000 in forced prostitution proceeds from this victim .
In addition , as alleged , Ray forced three female victims to perform unpaid labor on a family member ’ s property in North Carolina .
Through a course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced these three victims to do extensive physical labor , sometimes in the middle of the night , for no pay .
Associates of Ray helped Ray collect and transfer the criminal proceeds , which RAY shared with at least two associates .
Ray then laundered his criminal proceeds through an internet domain business .
Ray , 60 , of Piscataway , New Jersey , is charged with the following offenses : conspiracy to commit extortion , which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison ; extortion , which carries a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; sex trafficking , which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison , and a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison ; obtaining forced labor , which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison ; forced labor trafficking , which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison ; conspiracy to obtain forced labor , which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison ; two counts of violating the Travel Act , each of which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum sentence of 20 years in prison .
The statutory maximum and mandatory penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only , as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by a judge .
If you believe you are a victim of Lawrence Ray , please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI , and reference this case .

Alleged Conduct Occurred in New York and North Carolina over Nearly a Decade
“The conduct alleged here is outrageous. It makes you angry,” FBI Assistant Director Bill Sweeney told reporters. “If you’re not angry, you don’t have a soul.”
Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has unsealed an indictment charging Lawrence Ray, a/k/a “Lawrence Grecco,” with multiple offenses, including extortion, sex trafficking, and forced labor. As alleged in the indictment, Ray used physical and psychological threats and coercion to indoctrinate and exploit a group of college students in Westchester County as well as other victims. Ray extorted approximately $1 million from at least five victims; forced certain victims to perform unpaid labor; and caused, through force, fraud, and coercion, at least one victim to engage in commercial sex acts. He laundered the proceeds of his crimes through an internet domain business.
Ray was arrested Tuesday morning in Piscataway, New Jersey. He will be presented this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. The case is assigned to United States District Judge Lewis J. Liman.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As alleged, for nearly a decade, Lawrence Ray exploited and abused young women and men emotionally, physically, and sexually for his own financial gain. College is supposed to be a time of self-discovery and new-found independence. But as alleged, Lawrence Ray exploited that vulnerable time in his victims’ lives through a course of conduct that shocks the conscience. Through his manipulative interrogation sessions, Ray made his victims confess to alleged wrongdoing and then compelled them to repay Ray alleged damages owed to him, through payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars, or worse, forced labor and sex trafficking. We hope that today’s charges bring some measure of comfort to the victims and their families. We thank the FBI and the NYPD for their extraordinary work on this case.”
FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “Mr. Ray allegedly used his proximity to his victims to lay the groundwork for psychological conditioning, eventually leading several young adults to become unwitting victims of sexual exploitation, verbal and physical abuse, extortion, forced labor, and an egregious case of prostitution. For the better part of the last decade, we allege there was no limit to the abuse Ray’s victims received, and there is no way of knowing the amount of damage he may have caused them in the years to come. If you or someone you know came into contact with Mr. Ray, we are asking you to get in touch with us at 1-800-CALL-FBI. We want victims to know in the eyes of the FBI, they come first.”
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said: “The NYPD and all of our law enforcement partners share an unwavering commitment to protecting survivors of human trafficking. This crime is among the most heinous, and our job is to ensure that anyone who would seek to profit through the abuse and exploitation of another human is brought to justice.”
According to the allegations in the Indictment:
From in or about 2010 through the present, Ray, a/k/a “Lawrence Grecco,” subjected a group of college students and other victims to sexual and psychological manipulation and physical abuse. His tactics included sleep deprivation, psychological and sexual humiliation, verbal abuse, threats of physical violence, physical violence, threats of criminal legal action, alienating the victims from their families, and exploiting the victims’ mental health vulnerabilities.
Through this manipulation and abuse, Ray extracted false confessions from the victims to causing purported damages to RAY and his family and associates, and then extorted payment for those purported damages through several means. The victims made payments to RAY by draining their parents’ savings, opening credit lines, soliciting contributions from acquaintances, selling real estate ownership, and at his direction, performing unpaid labor for RAY and earning money through prostitution.
As alleged, through fear, violence, and coercion, Ray forced one female victim to engage in commercial sex acts to pay damages to Ray that she did not actually owe. Beginning when she was just a college student, Ray sexually groomed this victim, and collected sexually explicit photographs and other personal information which he then used to coerce her into continued commercial sex acts. Ray also used physical violence. On one occasion, as alleged, Ray tied his victim to a chair, placed a plastic bag over her head, and nearly suffocated her. In total, Ray collected over $500,000 in forced prostitution proceeds from this victim.
In addition, as alleged, Ray forced three female victims to perform unpaid labor on a family member’s property in North Carolina. Through a course of psychological and physical abuse, Ray forced these three victims to do extensive physical labor, sometimes in the middle of the night, for no pay.
Associates of Ray helped Ray collect and transfer the criminal proceeds, which RAY shared with at least two associates. Ray then laundered his criminal proceeds through an internet domain business.
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Ray, 60, of Piscataway, New Jersey, is charged with the following offenses: conspiracy to commit extortion, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; extortion, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; sex trafficking, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison; obtaining forced labor, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; forced labor trafficking, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; conspiracy to obtain forced labor, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; two counts of violating the Travel Act, each of which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The statutory maximum and mandatory penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by a judge.
If you believe you are a victim of Lawrence Ray, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI, and reference this case.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--FBI Joins Frantic Search For 6-Year-Old SC Girl Who Vanished From Bus Stop

CAYCE , S.C. – The family of a missing 6-year-old South Carolina girl is desperate to find her after she mysteriously disappeared in front of her own home .
It has been two days since Faye Swetlik was last seen .
Every door in her Churchill Heights neighborhood has been knocked on and houses searched .
Hundreds of hours of video have been reviewed and cops released video of her getting off the bus at her home where she vanished .
Hundreds of officers from agencies statewide have been involved in searching for Faye .
The FBI has also joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a bubbly , energetic first grader at Springdale Elementary School that loves dresses , fancy shoes , loves her family and loves playing outside .
Faye recently got a haircut and as she stepped off her school bus yesterday after school , she was wearing a black shirt that had the word “ PEACE ” on it .
She has not been seen since .
An Amber Alert has not been issued because this case so far does not meet the federally mandated guidelines .
For an Amber Alert to be issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an abduction has occurred and have enough information to share which would aid in the recovery of a child .
Call the Faye Swetlik hotline at 803-205-4444 with any tips or information .

CAYCE, S.C. – The family of a missing 6-year-old South Carolina girl is desperate to find her after she mysteriously disappeared in front of her own home.
It has been two days since Faye Swetlik was last seen. Every door in her Churchill Heights neighborhood has been knocked on and houses searched. Hundreds of hours of video have been reviewed and cops released video of her getting off the bus at her home where she vanished.
Hundreds of officers from agencies statewide have been involved in searching for Faye. The FBI has also joined in the effort.
Faye is described as a bubbly, energetic first grader at Springdale Elementary School that loves dresses, fancy shoes, loves her family and loves playing outside. Faye recently got a haircut and as she stepped off her school bus yesterday after school, she was wearing a black shirt that had the word “PEACE” on it. She has not been seen since.
An Amber Alert has not been issued because this case so far does not meet the federally mandated guidelines.
For an Amber Alert to be issued, law enforcement should have evidence that an abduction has occurred and have enough information to share which would aid in the recovery of a child.
Call the Faye Swetlik hotline at 803-205-4444 with any tips or information.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Man Recruited Minor From NY Residential Treatment Center For Sex Trafficking

Jermaine Myrie was sentenced today to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor female .
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said : “ Jermaine Myrie previously admitted to unconscionable conduct involving the exploitation of a minor girl who had resided in New York State ’ s social services system .
Today ’ s lengthy prison term exemplifies the seriousness of Myrie ’ s crimes against his vulnerable minor victim .
We will continue to advocate for the victims of these crimes and urge anyone who might have information that may be relevant to this investigation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : //tips.fbi.gov.
” According to the allegations contained in the Indictment and other court documents filed in Manhattan federal court : From at least in or about January 2016 to in or about April 2016 , Myrie , a/k/a “ Rapp , ” the defendant , participated in a conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of one minor victim ( “ Minor Victim-1 ” ) .
The defendant recruited , enticed , harbored , transported , provided , obtained , and maintained Minor Victim-1 for the purpose of commercial sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Minor Victim-1 previously resided at a residential treatment facility located in Westchester County , which provided housing for at-risk troubled children and adolescents on behalf of department of social services for certain counties in New York State .
The defendant recruited Minor Victim-1 to engage in commercial sex by conveying that he was romantically interested in her .
Subsequently , the defendant used the website Backpage.com , an online classifieds website , to post advertisements of Minor Victim-1 for commercial sex .
Myrie directed Minor Victim-1 to engage in commercial sex in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
The defendant used physical violence with Minor Victim-1 , including to discourage Minor Victim-1 from working directly for any other pimps .
In addition to his prison sentence , Myrie , 35 , was sentenced to five years of supervised release .
Myrie is the second defendant to be sentenced in this case by Judge Wood for his participation in the sex trafficking of minors .
• Reuben Sands , who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act , was sentenced on December 18 , 2019 , to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This case is part of an ongoing prosecution of 19 defendants , set forth in eight indictments , for the sex trafficking of at least 20 minor girls and young adults in New York State ’ s social services system .
All 19 of the defendants have been convicted , either via guilty plea or following trial .
In addition to Myrie and Sands , three other defendants have also been recently sentenced : • Christopher Bullock , who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act , was sentenced by U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 , 2019 , to 54 months in prison .
• Cimmie Wright , who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act , was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John F. Keenan on January 15 , 2020 , to 51 months in prison .
• Dariel Braham , who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act , was sentenced by Judge Furman on January 29 , 2020 , to 48 months in prison .

Jermaine Myrie was sentenced today to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor female.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Jermaine Myrie previously admitted to unconscionable conduct involving the exploitation of a minor girl who had resided in New York State’s social services system. Today’s lengthy prison term exemplifies the seriousness of Myrie’s crimes against his vulnerable minor victim. We will continue to advocate for the victims of these crimes and urge anyone who might have information that may be relevant to this investigation to contact the FBI at 1-212-384-1000 or https://tips.fbi.gov.”
According to the allegations contained in the Indictment and other court documents filed in Manhattan federal court:
From at least in or about January 2016 to in or about April 2016, Myrie , a/k/a “Rapp,” the defendant, participated in a conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of one minor victim (“Minor Victim-1”). The defendant recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, and maintained Minor Victim-1 for the purpose of commercial sex. Prior to being trafficked by Myrie , Minor Victim-1 previously resided at a residential treatment facility located in Westchester County, which provided housing for at-risk troubled children and adolescents on behalf of department of social services for certain counties in New York State.
The defendant recruited Minor Victim-1 to engage in commercial sex by conveying that he was romantically interested in her. Subsequently, the defendant used the website Backpage.com, an online classifieds website, to post advertisements of Minor Victim-1 for commercial sex. Myrie directed Minor Victim-1 to engage in commercial sex in particular locations in the Bronx, New York. The defendant used physical violence with Minor Victim-1, including to discourage Minor Victim-1 from working directly for any other pimps.
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In addition to his prison sentence, Myrie , 35, was sentenced to five years of supervised release.
Myrie is the second defendant to be sentenced in this case by Judge Wood for his participation in the sex trafficking of minors.
Reuben Sands, who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act, was sentenced on December 18, 2019, to a term of 60 months in prison.
This case is part of an ongoing prosecution of 19 defendants, set forth in eight indictments, for the sex trafficking of at least 20 minor girls and young adults in New York State’s social services system. All 19 of the defendants have been convicted, either via guilty plea or following trial. In addition to Myrie and Sands, three other defendants have also been recently sentenced:
Christopher Bullock, who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman on December 6, 2019, to 54 months in prison.
Cimmie Wright, who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John F. Keenan on January 15, 2020, to 51 months in prison.
Dariel Braham, who pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Travel Act, was sentenced by Judge Furman on January 29, 2020, to 48 months in prison.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--University Of Pittsburgh To Obtain Samples Of Coronavirus

Pitt ’ s Center for Vaccine Research announces it will receive samples of the deadly novel coronavirus from the CDC @ @ @ @ @ its spread .
Pitt is one of a few elite institutions to receive samples .
@ @ @ @ @ dozen confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S .

Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research announces it will receive samples of the deadly novel coronavirus from the CDC to begin working on preventing its spread.
Pitt is one of a few elite institutions to receive samples.
There are more than a dozen confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Tennessee Man Arrested For Multi-Year ‘Swatting’ Campaign

The New York City Police Department announced today the arrest of Tristan Rowe , , a/k/a “ Angus , ” for engaging in a years-long campaign of cyberstalking , harassment , and computer intrusions against multiple New York City residents and a high school .
Rowe was arrested today in Tennessee .
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said : “ As alleged , Tristan Rowe terrorized a victim from hundreds of miles away by ‘ swatting ’ – having police respond to a purported emergency at the victim ’ s residence .
Rowe also allegedly sent disturbing text messages to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault rifle , to kill the victim , and to bomb the victim ’ s school .
Thanks to the NYPD , Rowe is now in custody and facing serious criminal charges.
” NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said : “ These allegations are a reminder of the threats posed by malicious cyber activity .
I commend our NYPD investigators , and federal partners , for remaining vigilant in collaborating to thwart Internet-facilitated crime.
” According to the allegations in the Complaint unsealed yesterday in Manhattan federal court : From 2015 through 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and harassment campaign that targeted a particular victim ( referred to as “ Victim-2 ” in the Complaint ) , and involved illegally accessing online accounts belonging to Victim-2 and friends and family members of Victim-2 , and obtaining unauthorized access to the computer systems of Victim-2 ’ s former high school .
Among other things , Rowe sent threatening text messages to Victim-2 , including a text message containing a photograph of a large kitchen knife and text messages that stated , in sum and substance , “ You don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victim-2 a map with a detailed route mapped out from Tennessee to Victim-2 ’ s home address in the Bronx , New York .
Rowe also subjected Victim-2 and friends and family members of Victim-2 to multiple “ swatting ” incidents at their homes .
“ Swatting ” refers to a harassment tactic of deceiving an emergency service into sending a police or emergency service response team to another person ’ s address .
As a result , on multiple occasions , armed police officers responded to false reports of emergency situations at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text messages to Victim-2 referencing this harassment , including messages reading , in sum and substance , “ u wan na get swatted , ” “ even better I ’ ll swat the nypd , ” and recognized the safety risks posed by swatting , warning Victim-2 that “ your choice u can wind up dead cause the armoured cops will come raid u.
” As part of this harassment campaign , Rowe also compromised the grading system and online educational platform used by Victim-2 ’ s high school .
A search of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a judicially authorized search warrant , revealed that Rowe possessed student grading information taken from Victim-2 ’ s high school , as well as hundreds of usernames and passwords associated with the high school .
In addition , Rowe conducted a number of computer intrusions of government and private sector websites .
Evidence obtained from Rowe ’ s computer indicated that he had launched , or was planning to launch , unauthorized intrusions of various websites , including an inmate tracking website used by federal and local law enforcement , a website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a police department website , and the website for a hospital in the Bronx , New York .
Rowe is charged with one count of cyberstalking , which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison , and one count of unauthorized access to a computer , which carries a maximum sentence of five years .

The New York City Police Department announced today the arrest of Tristan Rowe, , a/k/a “Angus,” for engaging in a years-long campaign of cyberstalking, harassment, and computer intrusions against multiple New York City residents and a high school. Rowe was arrested today in Tennessee.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As alleged, Tristan Rowe terrorized a victim from hundreds of miles away by ‘swatting’ – having police respond to a purported emergency at the victim’s residence. Rowe also allegedly sent disturbing text messages to the victim, threatening to buy an assault rifle, to kill the victim, and to bomb the victim’s school. Thanks to the NYPD, Rowe is now in custody and facing serious criminal charges.”
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said: “These allegations are a reminder of the threats posed by malicious cyber activity. I commend our NYPD investigators, and federal partners, for remaining vigilant in collaborating to thwart Internet-facilitated crime.”
According to the allegations in the Complaint unsealed yesterday in Manhattan federal court:
From 2015 through 2019, Rowe engaged in a persistent online stalking and harassment campaign that targeted a particular victim (referred to as “Victim-2” in the Complaint), and involved illegally accessing online accounts belonging to Victim-2 and friends and family members of Victim-2, and obtaining unauthorized access to the computer systems of Victim-2’s former high school.
Among other things, Rowe sent threatening text messages to Victim-2, including a text message containing a photograph of a large kitchen knife and text messages that stated, in sum and substance, “You don’t deserve to live.” Rowe also sent Victim-2 a map with a detailed route mapped out from Tennessee to Victim-2’s home address in the Bronx, New York.
Rowe also subjected Victim-2 and friends and family members of Victim-2 to multiple “swatting” incidents at their homes. “Swatting” refers to a harassment tactic of deceiving an emergency service into sending a police or emergency service response team to another person’s address. As a result, on multiple occasions, armed police officers responded to false reports of emergency situations at Victim-2’s home. Rowe sent text messages to Victim-2 referencing this harassment, including messages reading, in sum and substance, “u wanna get swatted,” “even better I’ll swat the nypd,” and recognized the safety risks posed by swatting, warning Victim-2 that “your choice u can wind up dead cause the armoured cops will come raid u.”
As part of this harassment campaign, Rowe also compromised the grading system and online educational platform used by Victim-2’s high school. A search of Rowe’s computer, conducted pursuant to a judicially authorized search warrant, revealed that Rowe possessed student grading information taken from Victim-2’s high school, as well as hundreds of usernames and passwords associated with the high school.
In addition, Rowe conducted a number of computer intrusions of government and private sector websites. Evidence obtained from Rowe’s computer indicated that he had launched, or was planning to launch, unauthorized intrusions of various websites, including an inmate tracking website used by federal and local law enforcement, a website for a state Department of Motor Vehicles, a police department website, and the website for a hospital in the Bronx, New York.
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Rowe is charged with one count of cyberstalking, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, and one count of unauthorized access to a computer, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.
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breaking911--2020-02-12--Couple Enters Plea For Murder In Rose Bowl Parking Lot

LOS ANGELES — A couple entered no contest pleas today for their roles in the fatal stabbing of a man @ @ @ @ @ the Rose Bowl in 2018 .
Miguel Castaneda , 24 , of Los Angeles entered @ @ @ @ @ count of voluntary manslaughter and admitted using a knife as a deadly and dangerous weapon @ @ @ @ @ Stogel said co-defendant Valentina Rosales , 25 , of Pasadena pleaded to one felony count @ @ @ @ @ .
Sentencing for both is scheduled on March 4 .
Castaneda faces 12 years in @ @ @ @ @ four years in prison as a result of the pleas .
Victim Demetrio Tapia Jr. @ @ @ @ @ to death during a fight with Castaneda on October 1 , 2018 , the prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ during the fight and drove Castaneda from the scene .
Police said Tapia got into @ @ @ @ @ social media several days before the incident .
The two met to settle their dispute @ @ @ @ @ fight , which led to the stabbing , Pasadena police said .

LOS ANGELES — A couple entered no contest pleas today for their roles in the fatal stabbing of a man in the parking lot of the Rose Bowl in 2018.
Miguel Castaneda, 24, of Los Angeles entered the plea to one felony count of voluntary manslaughter and admitted using a knife as a deadly and dangerous weapon.
Deputy District Attorney Christopher Stogel said co-defendant Valentina Rosales, 25, of Pasadena pleaded to one felony count of accessory after the fact.
Sentencing for both is scheduled on March 4. Castaneda faces 12 years in state prison and Rosales faces four years in prison as a result of the pleas.
Victim Demetrio Tapia Jr., 22, was stabbed to death during a fight with Castaneda on October 1, 2018, the prosecutor said. Rosales was present during the fight and drove Castaneda from the scene.
Police said Tapia got into an argument with Castaneda on social media several days before the incident. The two met to settle their dispute and got into a physical fight, which led to the stabbing, Pasadena police said.
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