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us-crime-and-justice5 days ago•199 min saved

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances

Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco’s airport and then raided his Washington, D.C. home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid reporting on the allegations, and two women publicly accused him and said they spoke with the FBI. The Manhattan DA’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have opened investigations in the wake of the reporting.

via CNN|

#eric-swalwell #fbi-raid #federal-investigation

education2 months ago•10 min saved

LAUSD taps Andrés Chait as new superintendent in rapid post-Carvalho transition

Los Angeles Unified named longtime insider Andrés Chait as superintendent, formalizing a rapid transition after Alberto Carvalho’s resignation amid a federal investigation and an FBI raid; Chait has been acting since Feb. 27 and helped steer a four-year plan and a $20.6 billion budget that relies on reserves, with potential layoffs and ongoing union negotiations on costs.

via Los Angeles Times|

#alberto-carvalho #andres-chait #budget

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Feds raid Ohio voter-registration group, seize devices in Cleveland

Federal agents raided the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, seizing computers and other materials as part of a probe into the group’s 2024 voter-registration efforts; agents also visited homes of affiliated individuals. The Justice Department declined to comment. The raids come amid a broader federal push to investigate election fraud, though officials say widespread fraud is rare and opponents warn the actions could intimidate voters.

via The Washington Post|

#doj-dhs #election-investigations #fbi-raid

politics2 months ago•99 min saved

FBI raids Ohio vote-registration group amid election integrity probe

FBI agents raided the Cleveland offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a pro‑democracy group that helps register voters, and fanned out to staffers’ homes with subpoenas and device searches. Organizers and allies describe the actions as intimidation and say some approached people without warrants, highlighting concerns about voting‑rights enforcement and election integrity in swing states ahead of elections.

via MS NOW|

#civil-rights #election-integrity #fbi-raid

local2 months ago•3 min saved

FBI raids Contra Costa County Assessor and office amid probe

FBI agents raided the home of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer, his Martinez office, and the home of Assistant Assessor Vince Robb as part of an ongoing investigation into county property value assessments. Kramer called the move an intimidation tactic, noting his long tenure and past scrutiny, including a 2019 grand jury accusation; Robb’s position will be filled as Kramer plans to retire in December 2026.

via CBS News|

#assessor #contra-costa-county #fbi-raid

politics3 months ago•10 min saved

Raid on Virginia Senate Leader Sparks Debate Over Power, Redistricting, and Cannabis

An FBI raid on Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas’s Portsmouth office and its cannabis-linked business drew national attention because Lucas wields outsized influence over the state budget and redistricting, raising questions about whether the probe is politically motivated and how it intersects with Virginia’s evolving cannabis laws and recent federal prosecutorial turnover.

via Cardinal News|

#cannabis #fbi-raid #louise-lucas

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Judge allows DOJ to keep seized 2020 Fulton ballots amid probe

A federal judge ruled the DOJ does not have to return the 2020 Fulton County ballots seized by the FBI, allowing the records to stay in the federal probe; Fulton County may appeal the decision.

via AJC.com|

#2020-election #ballots #doj

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Judge lets DOJ retain Fulton County 2020 election records

A federal judge ruled the DOJ can retain about 600 boxes of Fulton County election records seized in January 2020, allowing the ongoing probe tied to the 2020 election to proceed despite flaws in the warrant basis and execution; Fulton County’s lawsuit to return the materials was denied at this early stage, with the judge concluding the rights violations alleged were not enough to halt the investigation.

via Politico|

#2020-election #doj #fbi-raid

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ timeline ties 23 days from referral to Fulton County records raid

Following a federal court order, the DOJ released a 23-day timeline showing how Kurt Olsen’s Jan. 5 referral led to a full FBI investigation and the raid on Fulton County’s 2020 election materials. The document highlights the rapid sequence, the origins of the probe, and questions about the credibility of the evidence used, while noting ongoing disputes over how the investigation aligns with Fulton County’s civil suit and the broader political context.

via Democracy Docket|

#court-order #doj #election-2020

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Texas suspect tied to Molotov attack on Sam Altman’s San Francisco home, FBI says

The FBI raided a 20-year-old from Spring, Texas, believed to have traveled to San Francisco to throw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home. The DOJ is expected to file federal charges, including attempted damage to property by explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm; the incident caused a gate fire with no injuries, and OpenAI says the suspect had also threatened its headquarters.

via CBS News|

#fbi-raid #federal-charges #molotov-cocktail

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Gabbard says Trump ordered her to observe Fulton County raid, sparking questions about presidential knowledge

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that Trump directed her to observe the FBI’s Fulton County raid on a Georgia election facility, though she said she did not participate in law enforcement and could not confirm whether Trump knew about the warrant in advance, a revelation that raises questions about presidential involvement in a county-level search tied to election-related disputes.

via Democracy Docket|

#election-integrity #fbi-raid #fulton-county

education5 months ago•9 min saved

LAUSD Denies Locke High Charter Amid FBI Probe Looms Over District

At its first public meeting since FBI raids connected to a failed AI contract, LAUSD denied Green Dot Locke High’s charter renewal (4–3), approved four smaller-union contracts, and moved to avoid vendors tied to immigration enforcement; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, on paid leave, reiterated his innocence as acting superintendent Andres Chait ran the meeting.

via Los Angeles Times|

#education #fbi-raid #green-dot-public-schools

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

FBI raids cast doubt on LAUSD leadership’s future

LA Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s job is in limbo after FBI searches of his home and district office as part of a secret criminal probe tied to the now-defunct AllHere startup. The school board met in an emergency session and did not decide Carvalho’s fate, planning to reconvene as investigators press on; the case also involves a consultant linked to AllHere, and comes amid ongoing governance and policy concerns despite the district’s post-pandemic gains.

via Politico|

#allhere #carvalho #education-policy

education5 months ago•6 min saved

FBI Raids Expand Probe Into LAUSD Ed AI Deal

Federal agents raided LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and district office and Debra Kerr’s home as part of a widening FBI probe into the AllHere-built Ed AI chatbot deal, a project that collapsed into bankruptcy. Kerr claims AllHere owes her $630,000, and while AllHere’s founder has been indicted, Carvalho and Kerr have not been charged. The district says it was not financially harmed, though the contract’s finances and bidding process are under scrutiny as the investigation centers on the failed deal and related financial issues.

via Los Angeles Times|

#alberto-carvalho #allhere #ed-ai-chatbot

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Ex-DOJ Officials Question FBI Fulton County Ballots Raid, Warn of Dangerous Precedent

Former DOJ officials allege the FBI used a misleading warrant to seize Fulton County's 2020 election records, arguing key context was omitted and warning that keeping copies of seized materials could set a dangerous precedent for future elections; Judge Boulee postponed testimony and urged an out‑of‑court resolution, while civil-rights groups seek to limit DOJ access to the records.

via Democracy Docket|

#2020-election #boulee #fbi-raid