The FBI is reportedly planning a “showy” arrest and perp walk of former Director James Comey, who was recently indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. An agent who refused to participate in the arrest plan, which involved heavily armed agents, was suspended for insubordination. The FBI is actively seeking a team to execute the arrest before Comey’s arraignment, despite resistance from some supervisors. This controversial tactic, which has drawn criticism for undermining the presumption of innocence, represents an escalation in the long-standing feud between Comey and former President Trump.
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Sheboygan Falls Police have announced the arrest of Luis E. Cruz Burgos, 35, in connection to the shooting death of Canadian tourist Giovanni Michael Robinson. Robinson was fatally shot earlier in the week while returning to his hotel after celebrating his first hole-in-one at Whistling Straits golf course with family. Burgos’ arrest followed the execution of a search warrant, and he is currently held at the Sheboygan County Detention Center. A press conference is planned for next week to provide further details on the case.
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In Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts after a traffic stop. ICE stated Roberts was in the country illegally, lacked work authorization, and was subject to a final removal order. Roberts fled from the initial traffic stop and was apprehended with the help of the Iowa State Patrol. At the time of his arrest, Roberts had a loaded handgun, cash, and a hunting knife. The district is gathering information, but officials stated they had no knowledge of the removal order.
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Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is currently in custody at the Pottawattamie County Jail. The Des Moines School Board Chair announced that Associate Superintendent Matt Smith will serve as interim superintendent. The district officials stated they were unaware of the reason for Roberts’ detainment. Various community members and organizations have expressed shock and concern, and some are seeking answers and action from elected leaders regarding the situation.
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Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was arrested and booked on a felony assault charge for attacking pro wrestler Stuart Smith. The incident occurred nearly a month prior at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy, where Jackson assaulted Smith, causing serious injuries including a head injury, jaw trauma, and tooth loss. The attack was captured on video and widely shared on social media. Jackson is currently being held on $50,000 bail, and his father has stated that he believes his son should face consequences for his actions.
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On Thursday, a group of New York elected officials, including Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, were detained by Department of Homeland Security agents during a protest at federal immigration courts in Lower Manhattan. The officials were arrested after attempting to inspect holding cells for immigrants and demanding access to the facilities. According to Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas, the group’s actions were in response to the “terrorizing” of New York communities by federal agents. DHS officials stated the actions were a publicity stunt, while others claimed the actions were necessary to protect immigrants’ rights.
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Lil Nas X, also known as Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday after allegedly charging at police officers. The officers were responding to a report of a naked man on Ventura Boulevard. Suspecting an overdose, authorities transported him to a hospital before booking him on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer. The rapper was later released from the hospital and held at Valley Jail in Van Nuys.
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An undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley resulted in eight arrests, including Neal Harrison Creecy, identified as a pastor at Redemption Church. Creecy faces a felony charge of using a computer to lure a minor and was released on bail. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church and Christian Academy, where Creecy previously conducted services, clarified that Redemption Church is a separate ministry. Law enforcement urged parents to discuss online safety with their children and monitor their online activity following the two-week operation.
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An Israeli cybersecurity official, Tom Alexandrovich, was arrested in Las Vegas last week as part of a sting operation targeting online predators, according to court documents. The official, a senior department head in Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, was accused of using technology to lure a child with mental disabilities for sexual purposes. This contradicts earlier denials from the Prime Minister’s Office, which initially stated he was not arrested and had returned to Israel. Alexandrovich was released on bail and returned to Israel, raising questions about the circumstances of his departure and current status.
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A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of the former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, due to concerns of evidence destruction. The arrest stems from an investigation into various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and meddling in candidate selection, with a special prosecutor leading the probe. The investigation into Kim, along with other probes, was launched by the new liberal government. Kim faces multiple corruption allegations, including receiving luxury gifts and involvement in a stock price manipulation scheme, all of which she denies.
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