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Engineer Sentenced 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion
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Former infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to sabotaging his New Jersey employer’s network and demanding 20 bitcoin, then worth about $750,000. Using privileged access, he deleted administrator accounts and changed passwords across thousands of devices, locking employees out and threatening further damage if the ransom was not paid.
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Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks
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— Sep 7, 2026
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ALAN DERSHOWITZ: The Israel Hostage Deal Is Extortion
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— Jan 18, 2025
The decision by the Israeli government to make significant concessions to the Hamas kidnappers should never be called a “deal.” It was an extortion. Would you call it a deal if somebody kidnapped your child and you…
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Michael Avenatti Weeps as He Is Sentenced for Failed Attempt To Extort Nike
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— Jul 9, 2021
Tears of alleged contrition replaced his trademark swagger Thursday as attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to prison for extorting Nike. “I alone have destroyed my career, my relationships and my life. And there is…
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 2h
Mexican Government Impotent in Stopping Extortion Calls from Border State Prison Inmates
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— Nov 15, 2025
Despite claims about various security enforcement operations throughout the country, Mexican authorities remain impotent in stopping extortion calls, with most of them being made by criminal organizations from inside…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Government Protected Terrorist Cartel Extorts, Kills Produce Growers in Michoacan
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— Oct 24, 2025
The government-protected drug cartels in Michoacan have been extorting citrus and avocado growers for years. While the situation has been ongoing, a recent case sparked much controversy when cartel gunmen murdered the…
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U.S. Trial Accusing Trump Foe Avenatti of Nike Extortion Kicks Off
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— Jan 27, 2020
Lawyers in the extortion case of Michael Avenatti are expected on Monday to begin choosing jurors who will decide the fate of the celebrity lawyer and prominent critic of U.S. President Donald Trump. Avenatti, 48, is…
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Mexican Border-Region Mayor Announces Fight Against Extortion … City Officials Involved
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— Feb 18, 2026
Amid rising political tensions and violence, the mayor of the border city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, announced a crackdown against extortion operations tied to organized crime. The announcement sparked much speculation as the extortions in Matamoros are controlled by the Gulf Cartel, and, as first reported by Breitbart Texas, city officials have been directly linked to the operations and have even collected funds on behalf of the criminal organization.
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Mexican Border-Region Mayor Announces Fight Against Extortion … City Officials Involved
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— Feb 18, 2026
Amid rising political tensions and violence, the mayor of the border city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, announced a crackdown against extortion operations tied to organized crime. The announcement sparked much speculation…
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Hidden advantages, not raw talent, create extraordinary success
Extraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.
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Celebrity Lawyer Michael Avenatti Is Found Guilty in Nike Extortion Case
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— Feb 15, 2020
A U.S. jury on Friday found Michael Avenatti guilty in a criminal trial accusing the celebrity lawyer of trying to extort Nike Inc out of millions of dollars and defraud a youth basketball coach he represented. Jurors…
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Judge Excludes Trump Critic Avenatti’s Financial Strains From Nike Extortion Trial
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— Jan 22, 2020
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said federal prosecutors may not try to show that Michael Avenatti’s heavy debts gave him a motive to extort Nike Inc, giving a victory to the celebrity lawyer as he prepares for his upcoming…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Sex, Lies And Videotape: Democrat Lawmaker Indicted In Wild Alleged Extortion Scheme To Silence Political Critic
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— Oct 30, 2025
Democratic state Sen. Dalya Attar of Maryland was one of three people charged with extortion and conspiracy by a federal grand jury, according to court documents unsealed Thursday. Attar, a former prosecutor in…
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Gulf Cartel Torching Border City Businesses, Trucks in Extortion Scheme
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— Aug 5, 2026
The terrorist organization known as the Gulf Cartel is using arson as a tool in their extortion operations. The terrorist-designated cartel is focusing on larger businesses, including manufacturing plants, food distributors, and restaurants, as a way to force them to pay a protection fee.
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Former manager of Park Na-rae arrested for extortion
Entertainment
— Jul 21, 2026
Park Na-rae’s former manager, identified as A or Shin, has been arrested on charges including attempted extortion and embezzlement, allegedly demanding 10% of 2024 sales and siphoning about 30 million won from the company. The case unfolds amid a prolonged legal feud with Park, who faces separate investigations and counter-suits related to workplace abuse, illegal prescriptions, and other allegations, with two other former managers also being referred to prosecutors.
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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 2h
Michael Avenatti, Former Lawyer for Stormy Daniels, Arrested in California
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— Jan 15, 2020
Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti was arrested on Tuesday on accusations that he violated the terms of his release from custody while awaiting trial on charges that he sought to extort millions of dollars from Nike…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Fugitive Cartel Boss’s House Raided After Breitbart Publishes His Address
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— Jan 22, 2026
Mexican authorities arrested a fugitive cartel boss responsible for the widespread extortion of farmers, several kidnappings, and murders that terrorized the communities in Western Michoacan. The arrest came soon after…
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EXCLUSIVE: Mexican Government Unable to Find Cartel Boss — Here is His Address … Again
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— Jan 15, 2026
Mexican authorities claim to be actively looking for a fearsome cartel boss who is behind the widespread extortion of citrus growers and farmers in Michoacan, as well as numerous murders and kidnappings. Despite the…
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Sanctuary Sheriff Under Investigation For Alleged Extortion, Corruption
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— Jan 7, 2026
A longtime sanctuary sheriff allegedly threatened a lawmaker over pro-immigration enforcement legislation and made employees drive to strip clubs. Democratic Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is under…
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GROVER NORQUIST: Time To Take On The Trial Lawyer Lobby
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— Aug 24, 2024
Tort law consumes 2.1% of the U.S. economy. Many of those billions of dollars are wasted, extorted and taken from those who have done no wrong to enrich well-paid trial lawyers who do not lose their jobs when they…
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Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.
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Judge Tosses $400 Million Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and New York Times
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— Jun 10, 2025
A defamation and extortion lawsuit against actress Blake Lively was dismissed Monday on the grounds allegations made in a separate lawsuit are exempt from claims of libel. The lawsuit was filed by actor and director…
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Michael Avenatti Calls Into MSNBC From Prison to Attack Hush Money Case Against Trump
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— Apr 10, 2024
Former attorney Michael Avenatti is speaking out from prison to attack the hush money case against former President Donald Trump . Avenatti, who is in prison for extortion and fraud , spoke about the charges against…
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Mexican Authorities Tag Leader of Terrorist Cartel Mastermind Behind Murder of Farming Activist
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— Jan 13, 2026
Authorities in Mexico identified a top leader of a terrorist cartel as the mastermind behind the murder of a farming activist who fought to stop the extortions on lime and avocado growers. The cartel leader is the same…
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Cartel Threats in Mexican Border City Force Convenience Store Chain Closures
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— Jan 14, 2026
Cartel threats, constant robberies, and extortions forced one of Mexico’s largest convenience store chains to cease operations in a Mexican border city. The incident is not the first of its kind; in 2024, more than 200…
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‘Forget It!’: Graham Accuses Biden of ‘Extortion’ Over Dual-Track Infrastructure Strategy
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— Jun 25, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is not having it with President Joe Biden’s dual-track strategy following a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Graham is out after hearing from Biden that he will not sign the bipartisan…
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 16h
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