All articles tagged with #security detail
Prince Harry arrives in London alone, with Meghan and their children staying behind amid unresolved UK security arrangements; the King reportedly withdrew an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace, and Harry’s week ahead centers on projects and Invictus Games countdown events.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought six of his children on an official trip to France, with the Pentagon covering travel costs; officials warn the arrangement could strain his protective detail amid heightened threats tied to the Iran war.
Former senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in court filings to a romantic and intimate relationship with a married member of her security detail who lived in North Carolina, but asks a federal judge to dismiss a North Carolina-based alienation-of-affection lawsuit, arguing most interactions occurred outside the state and she had no knowledge of the guard’s North Carolina residence until late 2023. The filings describe several encounters across California, New York, Washington, DC, Colorado and Arizona, and note campaign-finance payments related to the guard amid broader coverage of Sinema’s post-Senate activities and political shifts.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail was attacked in the Tenderloin on Thursday evening; one officer was left bleeding from the back of the head, the mayor was unharmed, and two suspects were arrested after police responded. A video obtained by Mission Local documents the confrontation, and the SF Police Officers Association praised the officers for protecting the mayor.
An inspector general inquiry at the Labor Department placed a member of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security detail on administrative leave as investigators probe an alleged romantic relationship with the secretary; two senior aides are also on investigative leave as the probe widens, with a complaint alleging Chavez-DeRemer used events for personal travel, and drinking on the job. The White House has defended the secretary, and the department has not commented on personnel matters as the investigation continues.
A former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema is being sued in North Carolina by the ex-wife of Sinema’s former security guard, alleging she interfered in the marriage and pursued the guard—claims constituting alienation of affection. The suit, seeking at least $75,000, states Sinema hired the guard after he left the Army and even funded his psychedelic treatment; the case was filed in Moore County and recently moved from state court to federal court. Sinema left Congress in 2024 and now works for Hogan Lovells.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema is accused in a federal filing by the ex-wife of a security-team member of seducing him, sharing sexually suggestive photos, arranging trips, funding psychedelic treatment, and showering him with gifts, with the claims that the relationship contributed to the staffer leaving his family.
A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina accuses Kyrsten Sinema of pursuing a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, allegedly leading him to divorce. The complaint cites gifts, concert outings, and private messages as part of the alleged efforts, and Heather Ammel seeks damages under North Carolina’s alienation of affection law while noting Sinema reportedly remains connected to the guard.
A London judge ruled that Prince Harry was not unfairly stripped of his UK security detail after moving to the US, stating that the decision to provide security on a case-by-case basis was not unlawful. Harry, who has taken legal action against the government and tabloid publishers, claimed that he and his family were endangered during visits to the UK due to hostility on social media and media hounding. Despite winning a phone hacking case against a tabloid publisher, he recently withdrew a libel case against the Daily Mail. Harry's efforts to privately pay for London's police force to guard him were also denied by a judge.
A 46-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, has been charged with DUI and inattentive driving after crashing into a parked Secret Service van that was part of President Joe Biden's security detail. The incident occurred after Biden and First Lady Jill Biden left his campaign headquarters in Wilmington. No one was injured in the collision, and the crash was determined to be an accidental collision.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were unharmed after a car collided with a motorcade SUV that was part of the president's security detail. The incident occurred as the Bidens were leaving their campaign headquarters in Wilmington. Secret service agents quickly responded, surrounding the damaged silver sedan and apprehending the driver. The Bidens returned safely to their home following the incident.
Prince Harry challenges the UK government's decision to strip him of his publicly funded security detail, claiming that he and his family are endangered due to hostility on social media and relentless media hounding. His lawyer argues that the government group responsible for evaluating his security needs acted irrationally and failed to follow its own policies. This is one of several legal cases Harry is pursuing, including lawsuits against British tabloids for libel and unlawful means of obtaining information. The judge is expected to rule at a later date.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello's decision to establish a new security detail has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the need for such measures and the associated costs. Bello defended the move, stating that it was necessary to ensure his safety and the safety of his family. The decision has drawn attention from the media, further fueling the debate surrounding the issue.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been fined $474,794 by the city's Conflicts of Interest Board for using an NYPD security detail during his 2019 presidential campaign. The fine includes compensating the city for police officers' travel expenses and a $155,000 fine, the largest ever issued by COIB. De Blasio filed a lawsuit in response, claiming that the ruling was illegal and could put elected officials in danger. The COIB had previously advised de Blasio against billing the city for travel costs, but he went on 31 out-of-state campaign trips, racking up $319,794 in costs.
The taxi driver who drove Harry and Meghan through New York City during a car chase has spoken out, saying that the situation was exaggerated and that there was no reason to be afraid in New York. A celebrity news agency that filmed the couple up close has also disputed their version of events. The police have described the incident as "a bit chaotic" rather than "near catastrophic". The Royal Family has not commented publicly on the incident.