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Man Threatened To Assassinate Kamala Harris On TikTok: Feds
A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate a former presidential candidate in a series of disturbing TikTok comments, federal authorities announced on Monday, June 23.
Steven Hartford, 37, of Shippensburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, June 18, for repeatedly posting violent threats under the username “thealex13one13,” according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus.
The threats began on July 21, 2024, after a media outlet posted a 17-second video of the female political figure with a caption asking if she might be the next Democratic nominee, the inve…
Knife-Wielding Shoplifter Torches Tent, Threatens CVS Workers In Bristol, Police Say
A Connecticut man returned to a CVS store wielding a knife after shoplifting, then allegedly set fire to a tent at a homeless encampment during a second violent outburst, authorities said.
Officers responded to the CVS Pharmacy at 60 Middle St. in Bristol on Tuesday, June 17, around 2:10 p.m. for a report of a disturbance involving a knife, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department.
Witnesses told officers that the suspect, later identified as Christopher Gomez, 33, of Stratford, had first stolen merchandise from the store. He then returned with a knife, threatened emp…
Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds
The man accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband also went to the homes of two other elected officials that same night, Federal authorities say.
Before ambushing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and after wounding State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, Vance L. Boelter allegedly drove to the homes of two other elected officials — both of whom he failed to reach, according to a federal complaint unsealed Monday, June 16.
The Justice Department says Boelter, age 57, wore body armor, posed as a police officer, and used a vehicle rigged to resemble a la…
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead On NJ Beach Moments After Final Video
A popular TikTok star was shot and killed Thursday night, June 12, on the beach in Long Branch — just hours after posting what would become his final video.
Chrystopher Whyte, of North Brunswick, was found with a single gunshot wound near the shoreline by Pier Village shortly before 9 p.m., NJ Advance says, citing a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Whyte, who had more than 92,800 followers on TikTok, was known for his infectious energy — dancing in his car and surprising fans with backflips. His last video, in which he's sitting …
Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says
Three Americans have been accused of participating in online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
An indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, June 11, names Katrina D. Favret, of Tennessee, and Robert M. Craig, of North Carolina, according to the US Department of Justice.
They are accused of conspiring with Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, Ohio — who was previously charged — to produce so-called animal crush videos. Favret is also charged with directly creating and distributing such content.
According to court documents, the group wo…
