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politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Accused Trump plotter said he expected not to survive, hearing reveals jail treatment concerns

A California 31-year-old teacher and engineer, Cole Allen, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He told the FBI he didn’t expect to survive the attack, prompting questions about suicide precautions and jail conditions at DC’s jail during a detention hearing. Prosecutors showed video of him approaching security and raising a weapon; if convicted, he faces up to life in prison. Judge Zia Faruqui criticized the jail’s handling of political-violence defendants and vowed closer oversight as Allen awaits further proceedings.

via NBC News|

#assassination-plot #dc-jail #fbi

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Iranian Handler Allegedly Orchestrated Plot to Kill Trump, With Biden and Haley as Possible Targets

A Pakistani businessman, Asif Merchant, testified in a Brooklyn court that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard pressured him to hire hit men to assassinate a U.S. politician, with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley named as possible targets; the would-be killers were undercover FBI agents, and Merchant said he hoped to obtain a green card and expected to be arrested before any killings. He allegedly sketched the plan on a hotel napkin and was arrested in 2024 as the broader Iran-U.S. tensions persisted.

via CBS News|

#asif-merchant #assassination-plot #crime

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Iran-backed plot to kill Trump, Biden, Haley highlighted at NYC terrorism trial

Pakistani businessman Asif Merchant testified in Brooklyn that an Iran-aligned handler tried to hire hitmen to kill a U.S. politician, naming Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley as potential targets. He said his actions were driven by fear for Iranian relatives and that he intended to cooperate with authorities; the supposed hitmen were undercover FBI agents, and Merchant was arrested in 2024, a day before an unrelated Trump assassination attempt occurred.

via NBC News|

#assassination-plot #biden #haley

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Iran's Plot to Kill Israeli Ambassador in Mexico Foiled

Mexico thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger, part of a broader Iranian effort to target Israeli and American interests worldwide, with plans linked to Iran's IRGC and involving plots in multiple countries; the Iranian embassy denied the allegations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assassination-plot #iran #israel

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Mexico foils Iranian assassination plot against Israeli ambassador

U.S. and Israeli officials revealed that Iran's IRGC planned to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, but the plot was foiled by Mexican security last summer, highlighting Iran's extensive overseas operations against Israeli and American targets.

via Axios|

#assassination-plot #iran #irgc

world8 months ago•6 min saved

Brazil's Political Turmoil: From Murder Plot to Bolsonaro's Conviction and Regional Reactions

A plot to assassinate a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and overthrow the government, linked to Bolsonaro supporters and involving detailed plans with military-grade weapons, was uncovered during Brazil's high-profile trial of Bolsonaro for attempting a coup, highlighting ongoing threats to Brazil's democracy.

via The Guardian|

#assassination-plot #brazil #coup-attempt

law-and-crime11 months ago•2 min saved

California Man Charged with Threatening to Kill President Trump

A man from Yucca Valley, California, Thomas Eugene Streavel, has been charged with making multiple threatening messages on Facebook about assassinating President Trump, especially after the 2024 election. He pleaded not guilty, and the case is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, with a trial scheduled for July 28.

via KTLA|

#assassination-plot #facebook-threats #federal-charges

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Philippines Political Tensions Escalate Amid Assassination Threats

The President of the Philippines has publicly criticized the Vice President over an alleged assassination plot, escalating political tensions within the country's leadership.

via The New York Times|

#assassination-plot #philippines #political-tension

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Bolsonaro Faces Legal Turmoil Amid Coup Allegations in Brazil

Brazilian police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of attempting to prevent the newly elected government from taking office, marking the third time Bolsonaro faces potential criminal charges. These latest accusations, which include involvement in a coup and an assassination plot, significantly increase the chances of Bolsonaro facing imprisonment. He denies the charges, claiming political persecution.

via The Economist|

#assassination-plot #brazil #coup

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Brazilian Police Arrest Five in Lula Assassination Plot

Brazilian federal police have arrested five individuals, including four special forces military personnel and a police agent, for plotting to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes following Lula's 2022 election victory. The plot, allegedly orchestrated by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, aimed to prevent Lula's inauguration and involved plans for a coup d'état. The arrests were made after uncovering evidence from Bolsonaro's former aide, with the suspects facing charges of attempting to violently abolish democratic rule.

via The Guardian|

#assassination-plot #bolsonaro #brazil

world-news1 year ago

Brazilian Police Foil Military Plot to Assassinate President Lula

Brazilian police have arrested several soldiers in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions within the country, particularly involving military elements and political factions opposed to Lula's leadership.

via The New York Times|

#assassination-plot #brazil #lula

crime1 year ago

Iranian Assassination Plots Targeting U.S. Figures Unveiled

Two men from New York have been charged with plotting to assassinate an Iranian activist. The FBI uncovered the monthslong plan, which targeted the activist for their opposition to the Iranian government. The charges highlight ongoing threats faced by dissidents and the international reach of such plots.

via The New York Times|

#assassination-plot #crime #fbi

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Iran Denies DOJ's Accusation of Plotting Trump's Assassination

Iran has responded to accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it was involved in a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The allegations have heightened tensions between the two nations, with Iran denying any involvement in such activities. This development adds to the ongoing complex diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran.

via NBC News|

#assassination-plot #doj #international-news

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Rep. Jared Moskowitz Targeted in Foiled Assassination Plot with Antisemitic Motive

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) revealed that he was informed by the Margate Police Department about a potential assassination plot against him, leading to the arrest of a suspect near his Florida home. Moskowitz, who began his term in Congress in 2023, was notified of the threat the day before the election.

via The Washington Post|

#arrest #assassination-plot #congress

world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump Thwarted, DOJ Charges Filed

An Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, has been charged in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump and other U.S. targets, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Shakeri, believed to be in Iran, was tasked with recruiting U.S.-based individuals for surveillance and potential attacks on dissidents and government figures. Two U.S. residents, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, were charged for their involvement in surveilling an Iranian American activist. The plot against Trump was part of broader IRGC efforts to target U.S. figures following the 2020 killing of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani.

via CBS News|

#assassination-plot #donald-trump #fbi-investigation