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Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump via a social media post. Prosecutors allege his Instagram message, featuring seashells and numbers, conveyed a threat. Comey maintains his innocence, calling the charges vindictive, and plans to fight them in court.

An unprecedented international effort involving the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers, leading to the arrest of 276 individuals. These operations targeted Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The crackdown highlights a global commitment to combating cross-border financial crime.

The US government has subpoenaed Reddit for the personal details of an anonymous user who posted criticism of ICE. This move, initiated by an ICE agent and escalated to a grand jury, has free speech advocates concerned about the administration's efforts to identify online critics.

Luther Davis, once a University of Alabama defensive lineman under Nick Saban, now faces federal fraud charges over an alleged $20 million scheme involving impersonated NFL players. Prosecutors say forged identities, shell companies and disguises enabled fraudulent loans. The case highlights vulnerabilities in trust-based financial systems and the exploitation of athlete identities.

The investigation could potentially threaten Halligan’s licence to practise law and has reignited debate about how aggressively political power is being used within the American justice system.

Beena Patel, 58, a former associate clerk in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago was convicted earlier this year of making false declarations before a grand jury. The grand jury was conducting an investigation of possible criminal violations in connection with the purchasing of jobs and promotions in the Clerk's office.

FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly fired a dozen agents from an elite counter-espionage unit, CI-12, which specializes in threats from Iran. These firings occurred amid an investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and shortly before Trump launched bombing strikes on Iran.

A federal grand jury declined to indict Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice Department employee, who was filmed throwing a sandwich at a CBP agent during a 2020 protest in Washington, D.C. Dunn was arrested on assault charges and subsequently fired after the incident, which occurred during heightened federal law enforcement activity.

This investigation follows a series of raids conducted by law enforcement officials at Combs’ residences in Los Angeles and Miami three months ago. Combs has been facing mounting legal troubles over the past seven months. Several women have accused him of sexual assault, with the situation intensifying after a video surfaced in May showing Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has mandated the release of grand jury documents related to the James Comey investigation, calling attention to "serious investigative errors" and a possible failure of government ethics. The judge expressed concerns about how the Justice Department managed the inquiry, stating it could "compromise the integrity of the grand jury process.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstruction. The indictment followed President Trump's public calls for his prosecution. Comey's legal team plans to challenge the charges, citing vindictive and selective prosecution, and questioning the appointment of Trump's former lawyer as US Attorney. A trial is set for January 5.