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Newly released texts indicate Governor Bob Ferguson did not influence Seattle police’s information blackout after the mass shooting at Seattle Center, with authorities delaying a news briefing by about five hours as the investigation continued.
Prosecutors released the final messages between D4vd (David Burke) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, then a 14-year-old, showing alleged premeditation and efforts to cover up her death after a night when she traveled to his home. Authorities say he traveled to Santa Barbara to discard evidence following her death and that he was charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains; a preliminary hearing found enough evidence to move to trial. Earlier texts also revealed a pregnancy and abortion in their history. The case remains under legal proceedings as more details emerge.
State Sen. John Hoffman says Rep. Angie Craig asked for his endorsement while he was in the ICU after an assassination attempt; Craig’s campaign denies the claim, citing text messages that show prayers and discussions about the open Senate race, with Hoffman publicizing an endorsement of Flanagan in March.
Prosecutors revealed text messages between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez showing a relationship that began when she was 13, including her abortion and escalating tensions before her death; they allege he killed her in April 2025, dismembered her body, and stored remains in the front trunk of his Tesla until found months later. D4vd was arrested in April 2026 and charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation, with his defense denying the charges.
Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under renewed scrutiny after reports that he exchanged sexually explicit texts with several women, a revelation his wife denounces as 'gossip' and 'shameful' in a self-shot video. The messages, reportedly disclosed to the campaign about a year ago, have been covered by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, which cited aides who confirmed them. Platner’s team says the conversations were private and being handled by the couple, who are in counseling. The controversy adds to a string of past disclosures, including a Nazi-symbol tattoo and past Reddit posts, but he retains major Democratic endorsements as the June primary approaches and he campaigns to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign following the release of text messages allegedly showing him seeking intimate photos from a former aide who later died by suicide, as he faces a competitive GOP primary and calls for his ouster; the live updates also touch on other Capitol Hill stories including DOJ- Epstein-file scrutiny and infrastructure/courthouse concerns.
New Justice Department files show Steve Bannon repeatedly advised Jeffrey Epstein on how to counter sexual-abuse allegations and rebuild his image, including suggesting lawyers, planning a “media training” session, and coordinating messaging for a documentary. Epstein sought Bannon’s help to rehabilitate his reputation as prosecutors renewed scrutiny in 2019, while Bannon portrayed the relationship as professional and for documentary purposes; the disclosures also reveal perks and a close, complicated rapport that persisted until Epstein’s 2019 arrest.
Unsealed court documents in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us lawsuit include text exchanges between Lively and Taylor Swift that discuss how the drama affected their friendship, with Swift noting distance and exhaustion and Lively describing digital paranoia and loneliness. The filings also show Swift offering support and at times making light of Baldoni, though Swift has denied involvement in the film’s production. The messages date to 2023–2024 and precede a meeting with Baldoni, contributing to ongoing litigation.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli's 28-year marriage reportedly ended due to incriminating text messages from Giannulli, with Loughlin now wanting nothing to do with him amid ongoing tensions and revelations of infidelity and betrayal following their public scandal and separation.
Vice President Vance downplays the controversy over racist and offensive texts from Young Republicans, shifting focus to the Virginia Attorney General race amid political tensions and mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans.
Virginia's Jones apologized for violent-themed texts amid political debate, with Attorney General Miyares condemning him and criticizing his judgment, while Jones defended his actions and addressed past legal issues. The controversy has drawn national Republican criticism.
A Democratic candidate in Virginia faces controversy over 'abhorrent' texts, with some condemning the messages and others, like Jones, apologizing but refusing to withdraw from the race, amid ongoing concerns about political violence and discourse.
A whistleblower has provided additional evidence through texts and emails suggesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) may have defied a court order, raising concerns about legal compliance and transparency.
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case against Sean Combs in a sex trafficking and racketeering trial, presenting evidence of crass texts, violent incidents, and hotel damages linked to alleged freak-offs involving escorts and Combs' ex-girlfriend, while the defense prepares to rest.
Justin Baldoni has been granted access to certain text messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively related to the 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit, after a court denied Lively's attempt to keep the messages private. The judge emphasized the relevance of these texts to the case, despite concerns about public relations implications. Meanwhile, Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively was dismissed, and the legal proceedings continue, amid rumors of strained friendships involving Swift and Lively.