All articles tagged with #text messages
Ruby Rose posted an alleged text-message exchange she says is from Hayden Panettiere about the pain caused by Panettiere’s estranged mother Lesley Vogel, amid news of Panettiere’s death, and notes Vogel faced backlash over remarks surrounding her daughter’s passing.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Rand Paul released one text from Anthony Fauci’s government-issued iPhone as part of a large HHS data dump containing more than 34,000 messages; the released exchange from January 2021 involves Fauci, Rochelle Walensky, and Vivek Murthy discussing COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and related safety notes, with more messages expected to be released while privacy and public-health implications are considered.
Newly released texts from Anthony Fauci’s government iPhone show he privately warned in January 2021 that fever after a second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine could theoretically be linked to miscarriage in the first trimester, in conversations with Rochelle Walensky and Vivek Murthy that weighed vaccination risks against COVID-19 risks and referenced ongoing data and WHO guidance; the release raises questions about data handling and informed consent while noting thousands of pregnant women were vaccinated with no reported issues.
Leaked texts reportedly show Lil Wayne agreeing to fly out Rachel Beaver (the Teen Mom star) and saying his team would reimburse the flight if she bought it; she had to reschedule and says he later blocked her. Beaver says she was blindsided by engagement rumors Wayne denies. The origin of the messages traces to a drunken dare, with TMZ cited as the source via USA TODAY Network/Reuters; Wayne has not publicly commented.
A newly released text exchange shows New York mom Sarah Myers, 44, and her mother Amy Steadman conspiring to murder four children in Mechanicville before killing themselves. Myers told her ex-husband that the kids—Harper (13), Hudson (11), Gavin and Gracelynn (10) — had a “little stomach bug” the day they died, as investigators say the pair obtained sleep aids and medications and left letters alleging abuse. The father, Brady Harmon, who hadn’t seen the children since 2019 and planned a summer visit, learns of the tragedy as the badly decomposed bodies were found in the apartment on June 23.
DOJ special counsel Jack Smith’s team retrieved and reviewed White House text messages involving 44 current or former lawmakers (covering Oct. 1, 2020–Jan. 20, 2021); the process reportedly bypassed a privilege-screening step. Republicans released the records and criticized Smith, and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral accusing Smith of misleading Congress, highlighting how the texts relate to the 2020 election and January 6 investigations and prompting ongoing political backlash.
House Judiciary Committee Republican Jim Jordan asked the Justice Department to open a criminal probe into former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements during a congressional deposition; Smith’s lawyers deny any false statements and say he answered truthfully. The referral follows new Senate-obtained documents showing Smith’s team reviewed text messages from 44 members of Congress during Trump-related investigations, which has fueled partisan debate over questions and disclosure. The DOJ confirmed it will investigate alleged criminal conduct.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan forwarded a criminal referral to the Justice Department accusing Jack Smith of lying to Congress about whether his team subpoenaed lawmakers’ text messages, a dispute sparked by Smith’s deposition. The Hill notes Smith did not subpoena lawmakers’ texts; instead, White House communications were obtained via the National Archives. The referral, sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, draws sharp partisan reactions—Raskin says Smith testified truthfully and accuses Republicans of distorting facts—highlighting ongoing tensions around presidential records, toll records, and oversight of Trump-related prosecutions.
Kim Kardashian posted the final text exchange with her grandmother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon after MJ’s death, featuring Bible verses Kris Jenner shared in the family chat and MJ’s replies, including MJ’s older message urging that her 10 great-grandchildren help fix climate change and pollution; Kris Jenner also paid tribute calling MJ the heart of the family and highlighting the lessons of love and resilience she taught.
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team obtained and reviewed text messages from 44 members of Congress as part of the Trump-related investigations, bypassing a DOJ-established Filter Team meant to screen for privileged material. Critics say the move violated investigative protocols and constitutional protections, including the Speech or Debate Clause. The records released by Grassley and Johnson show the team accessed texts from lawmakers across parties during Trump’s first term after NARA provided messages from White House personnel; the review began within minutes of receipt, prior to the Filter Team’s evaluation. Background references Projects Coconut and Cranberry frame the broader investigations. The list includes both senators and representatives, drawing bipartisan scrutiny and calls for accountability.
Sen. Chuck Grassley says Jack Smith obtained text messages from 44 members of Congress who exchanged messages with White House officials in the final weeks of Trump's term. The materials, part of National Archives records, have sparked GOP defenses of Smith and a plan to have him testify, while highlighting ongoing tensions over executive–legislative communications and speech-or-debate privileges.
Prosecutors in Utah presented what they called devastating evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson in the murder of Charlie Kirk, including DNA on the rifle and towel, a text confession and incriminating messages, and CCTV footage plus a taped interview with his ex-roommate; the defense challenged the evidence as the judge weighs whether the case should proceed to trial.
Jackson Lahmeyer suspended his campaign for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District amid a controversy over text messages; with Lahmeyer out, Mark Tedford becomes the GOP nominee and will face Democrat John Croisant in November after Trump withdrew his endorsement.
Karen Read has filed an 87-page civil complaint against the Town of Canton and the Massachusetts State Police, alleging civil conspiracy and negligent hiring, training, and supervision, after explicit text messages between ex-Trooper Michael Proctor and Canton Sgt. Sean Goode surfaced, depicting bigotry and systemic failures. Read argues the communications reveal an entrenched culture within both agencies that tainted the homicide investigation in her 2022 murder acquittal case and is pursuing accountability alongside other related lawsuits.
Karen Read filed a civil lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, alleging a pattern of disturbing, racist and sexist text messages between former Trooper Michael Proctor and ex-Canton Sgt. Sean Goode. Proctor, who led the Read case investigation, was fired in 2025 and Goode resigned amid an internal probe. The messages—obtained during the Myles King murder case and later allowed for Read’s litigation—are cited as evidence of a culture of bias within the departments and of officers who were unfit to investigate crimes. Read seeks damages and a jury trial in the suit.