ISIS Bigger Threat Than Al Qaeda, FBI Chief Says
The Islamic State terror group’s effort to inspire troubled Americans to extremism is a greater threat to the U.S. than an external attack from Al Qaeda, the FBI director said Wednesday.
Two Israelis Facing Extradition To US For ‘Pump And Dump’ Scam Ordered Kept In Custody
Jerusalem – Two Israelis indicted in the US and facing extradition for allegedly using fake passports and identities and running a “pump and dump” securities fraud scheme that made millions were ordered kept in custody for twenty days by the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court Wednesday, due to fear that they both pose a flight risk.
Newly Released Dashcam Video Shows Sandra Bland Traffic Stop
HEMPSTEAD, Texas — A police dashboard video released Tuesday shows how a routine traffic stop escalated into a shouting confrontation between a Texas state trooper and a black woman who was later found dead in her jail cell.
FBI: Israel Securities Fraud Arrests Tied To JPMorgan Hack
Law enforcement authorities arrested four people in Israel and Florida and revealed a complex securities fraud scheme tied to the computer hacks of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other financial institutions.
FBI Investigating Whether Tennessee Shooter Had ISIS Ties
The FBI is investigating whether a gunman who on Thursday killed four Marines at two military offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was inspired by the Islamic State (ISIS) or another jihadist group, Reuters reported.
FBI Arrests Three Israelis For Cyber Hacking
A total of 70 people from 17 different countries worldwide were arrested Wednesday in a joint operation between cyber police and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Disbarred Lawyer Charged In California Kidnapping That Cops Called Hoax
The case of a California woman who said she was kidnapped for ransom only to have police call it a hoax took another bizarre twist Monday when federal prosecutors announced they charged a disbarred Harvard-trained lawyer with her abduction.
Son of Boston Police Capt. Charged In Connection With ISIS Terrorism Plot
BOSTON – A man from Adams has been arrested and charged in connection with a plot to engage in terrorism on behalf of ISIS.
Missing Teen Who Flew To Morocco To See Boyfriend Found Safe
A 17-year-old Connecticut teen who was reported missing after flying to Morocco to see a boyfriend she met online has been found safe in a seaside community there, and authorities are arranging to bring her back home.
FBI Says Arrested 10 In July 4 Plots Inspired By Islamic State
WASHINGTON — The FBI stopped several potential acts of violence in the month before the July 4th weekend, FBI Director James Comey said Thursday.