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Miami Lawyer, Influencer Daughter, and Surf Instructor Charged in LA Murder-For-Hire Plot
crime-and-courts6 days ago

Miami Lawyer, Influencer Daughter, and Surf Instructor Charged in LA Murder-For-Hire Plot

A Miami attorney, Francisco Gonzalez, his influencer daughter Gabriela Gonzalez, and Kai Cordrey are charged with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and solicitation to commit murder for allegedly plotting to hire a hit man to kill ex-boy band member Jack Avery through the dark web; the FBI, in an undercover sting, intervened after about $14,000 was paid. Gabriela and Avery have a custody dispute, Avery is the target, and Gabriela was arrested with Francisco in Florida while Cordrey’s status remains unclear.

via Los Angeles Times|
#conspiracy#crime-and-courts#dark-web
Alleged vehicle-attack plot sparks cross-state arrests in Houston synagogue case
us-news1 month ago

Alleged vehicle-attack plot sparks cross-state arrests in Houston synagogue case

Two teens were arrested in North Carolina and Texas over an alleged plan to drive a vehicle through Congregation Beth Israel in Houston to kill worshippers; the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force opened the probe after a tip, authorities say there was no immediate credible threat, and prosecutors indicate charges of conspiracy to murder as the investigation continues.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#conspiracy#fbi
Plot to attack Houston synagogue thwarted as two teens arrested
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Plot to attack Houston synagogue thwarted as two teens arrested

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with an alleged plan to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, North Carolina, is jailed on a $10 million bond after warrants allege she conspired with two male subjects to murder and assault synagogue members; a juvenile was also arrested in Harris County, Texas, in relation to the plot. The FBI’s Charlotte Joint Terrorism Task Force began the investigation following a tip, and authorities say there was no immediate credible threat at the time. Investigators say the case remains open with Hicks’ next hearing scheduled for May 13.

via CNN|
#arrest#conspiracy#houston
NC teen charged in Houston synagogue plot; father calls allegations fantasy
crime1 month ago

NC teen charged in Houston synagogue plot; father calls allegations fantasy

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, NC, is charged with two counts of felony conspiracy for allegedly plotting with two unnamed co-conspirators to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston; her father says the online plan was a fantasy, questions her ability to carry out an attack, and describes her as a quiet, bullied teen who lacks transportation or guns. Hicks has a $10 million bond and a May 13 court date, with the investigation ongoing and the two co-conspirators not yet arrested.

via wfmynews2.com|
#conspiracy#crime#houston
NC woman, Houston juvenile charged in FBI plot to attack a Houston synagogue
crime1 month ago

NC woman, Houston juvenile charged in FBI plot to attack a Houston synagogue

An 18-year-old North Carolina woman and a Harris County juvenile were charged after the FBI says they planned a mass-casualty attack on a Houston Jewish school and synagogue, targeting Congregation Beth Israel; Hicks faces felony conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon to kill or injure and felony conspiracy to commit murder and is held on a $10 million bond, with a court date set for May 12; a 16-year-old in the Houston area was charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder as authorities closed the synagogue and school for the day and increased patrols.

via ABC13 Houston|
#conspiracy#crime#fbi
Trio Charged in Scheme to Export U.S.-Made AI Chips to China via Thailand
national-security2 months ago

Trio Charged in Scheme to Export U.S.-Made AI Chips to China via Thailand

Three defendants—Hong Kong national Stanley Yi Zheng and two U.S. citizens, Matthew Kelly and Tommy Shad English—were charged with conspiring to smuggle and violate U.S. export controls by attempting to buy and ship export-controlled AI chips from a California company to China via Thailand; the scheme included a 750-server order for about $170 million, 600 chips requiring licenses, falsified end-user certifications, and chats about concealing China links, with ongoing investigations by BIS, FBI, DCIS, and HSI.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#ai-chips#china#conspiracy
Baseless Anti-Woke Fury Targets Medieval Game 1348 Ex Voto Over Tax Credits
commentary2 months ago

Baseless Anti-Woke Fury Targets Medieval Game 1348 Ex Voto Over Tax Credits

Kotaku notes that the medieval action-sim 1348 Ex Voto, released March 12 to mixed reviews (low Metacritic, surprisingly high online controversy), became the subject of a baseless anti-woke conspiracy claiming Italian tax credits fund “propaganda.” The piece argues the game’s LGBTQ content is minimal, explains the Italian Video Games Tax Relief program criteria, and contends the grants are about supporting Italy’s game industry rather than influencing game narratives; the broader point is that funding decisions aren’t tied to content like LGBTQ representation.

via Kotaku|
#1348-ex-voto#commentary#conspiracy
DOJ Nears Deadline to Release Key Epstein Files Amid Mounting Frustration
world5 months ago

DOJ Nears Deadline to Release Key Epstein Files Amid Mounting Frustration

The Justice Department faces a Friday deadline to release remaining files on Jeffrey Epstein following the passage of the Epstein Transparency Act, which aims to disclose investigative records amid ongoing speculation and conspiracy theories about Epstein's connections to powerful individuals. The law allows for redactions to protect victims' identities and ongoing investigations, and its implementation comes after years of legal battles and political debate.

via ABC News|
#conspiracy#doj#epstein-files