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Biden Keeps Repeating A Destructive Pattern When Granting Weapons To Ukraine, Experts Say

The Daily CallerMay 28, 20230

Biden Keeps Repeating A Destructive Pattern When Granting Weapons To Ukraine, Experts Say Micaela Burrow on May 28, 2023 The Biden administration has repeatedly denied Ukraine’s request for certain high-tech weapons only to approve them later, without clearly articulating the logic behind such decisions, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Experts said politics and concerns over public perception, not Ukraine’s true needs, are the cause of such reversals. “You’re waiting for the United States to respond, and then they delay and delay and delay to the point where you’re going to get things after the need arises,” John Venable,

‘Reckless And Destructive’: Tucker Carlson Says Biden Trashed Dollar’s Status As Reserve Currency

The Daily CallerApril 6, 20230

‘Reckless And Destructive’: Tucker Carlson Says Biden Trashed Dollar’s Status As Reserve Currency Harold Hutchison on April 5, 2023 Fox News host Tucker Carlson said Wednesday that President Joe Biden wrecked the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency through the sanctions imposed on Russia. “For nearly 80 years, since the end of the Second World War, the U.S. dollar has been the currency of the world for our entire lifetime,” Carlson, a co-founder of the Daily Caller and Daily Caller News Foundation, said. “There is virtually no place on the entire globe you could go that would turn down

Waterville Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists, Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices

DOJ PressNovember 10, 20220

BANGOR, Maine: A Waterville man was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and possession of unregistered destructive devices, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. A federal grand jury charged Xavier Pelkey, 19, in a two-count superseding indictment returned on November 9. Pelkey was originally indicted on April 15, 2022. According to the superseding indictment and other court records, between November 2021 and February 2022, Pelkey conspired with other individuals to conduct a violent attack on a Shia mosque in the Chicago area. The indictment also alleges that on February 11 of this year, Pelkey possessed destructive devices, specifically

Zephyrhills Man Arrested For Unlicensed Distribution Of Explosive Materials, Unlawful Making Of A Destructive Device

DOJ PressNovember 9, 20220

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging James John Hall (34, Zephyrhills) with one count of unlicensed distribution of explosive materials, one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device, and one count of unlawful making of a destructive device. If convicted, Hall faces up to 10 years in federal prison on each count. According to the complaint, on November 1 and 2, 2022, Hall conducted telephone communications with a man to whom he had sold firearms in the past. In these conversations Hall offered to sell the

Sumter County Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing Destructive Devices, Firearms, And Silencers

DOJ PressOctober 17, 20220

Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced James Clay Bexley (35, Center Hill) to three years in federal prison for possessing unregistered destructive devices and firearm silencers and for possessing firearms in violation of a domestic violence injunction. Bexley had pleaded guilty on July 28, 2022. According to court records, Bexley was arrested at his home after contacting his wife in violation of an injunction. Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office located six firearms, two silencers, and two small explosive devices in Bexley’s vehicle. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad then responded

Sumter County Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing Destructive Devices, Firearms, And Silencers

DOJ PressOctober 17, 20220

Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced James Clay Bexley (35, Center Hill) to three years in federal prison for possessing unregistered destructive devices and firearm silencers and for possessing firearms in violation of a domestic violence injunction. Bexley had pleaded guilty on July 28, 2022. According to court records, Bexley was arrested at his home after contacting his wife in violation of an injunction. Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office located six firearms, two silencers, and two small explosive devices in Bexley’s vehicle. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad then responded

Former Honduran Congressman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States And Possessing Machine Guns And Destructive Devices

DOJ PressOctober 13, 20220

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that FREDY RENAN NAJERA MONTOYA was sentenced to 30 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and possessing machine guns and destructive devices during the course of that conspiracy. NAJERA previously pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Paul G. Gardephe, who sentenced Najera today. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Fredy Najera, a former Honduran congressman, abused his high-powered position by operating a large-scale narcotics trafficking organization that imported tons of cocaine to the United States. Najera oversaw the construction

Defendant Sentenced for Transportation of Destructive Devices

DOJ PressAugust 19, 20220

LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Furmon Earl Bozeman, 61, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to 19 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for transportation of destructive devices in violation of the National Firearms Act. According to evidence presented to the court, during the night of January 10, 2022, Bozeman drove from his residence in Gulf Shores, Alabama to Nabors Offshore Corporation (Nabors) in New Iberia, Louisiana. Upon arrival at Nabors, Bozeman placed and detonated at least three pipe bombs at various sites on the

Sumter County Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Possessing Destructive Devices, Firearms, And Silencers

DOJ PressJuly 29, 20220

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that James Clay Bexley (34, Center Hill) has pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment charging him with possessing unregistered destructive devices and firearm silencers and possessing firearms in violation of a domestic violence injunction. If convicted, Bexley faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison on each count. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. According to court records, Bexley was arrested at his home after contacting his wife in violation of an injunction. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies located six firearms, two silencers, and two small

Indianapolis Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Destructive Device Used in Bridge Explosion Outside Indianapolis Motor Speedway

DOJ PressJuly 28, 20220

INDIANAPOLIS – Wayne Turner, 58, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of an unregistered destructive device. Codefendant Isak Turner pleaded guilty to the same charge and was sentenced to 42 months in prison on February 16, 2022. According to court documents, on December 20, 2019, Wayne, Isak and H.B., were at Wayne’s Indianapolis apartment near East Washington Street. Wayne assembled an improvised explosive device using various materials he kept at his apartment. Isak placed the explosive device in his backpack and the group traveled in H.B.’s car to Speedway, Indiana. They parked the car by the railroad tracks near

Washington County Man Sentenced for Possessing Destructive Devices and Other Firearms

DOJ PressJuly 20, 20220

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Daniel Day, age 35, of Argyle, New York, was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for unlawful possession of destructive devices, firearms and ammunition. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In pleading guilty, Day admitted to possessing the component parts necessary to assemble and create three homemade, improvised explosive devices at his residence in Argyle on August 5, 2021. Day also admitted to possessing other firearms and ammunition at his

Romanian National Known As “Virus” Extradited For Operating “Bulletproof Hosting” Service That Facilitated The Distribution Of Destructive Malware

DOJ PressJuly 19, 20220

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that MIHAI IONUT PAUNESCU, a/k/a “Virus,” a dual Romanian and Latvian national, was extradited from Colombia for allegedly running a “bulletproof hosting” service that enabled cyber criminals to distribute the Gozi Virus, one of the most financially destructive computer viruses in history. PAUNESCU also allegedly enabled other cybercrimes, such as distributing malware including the “Zeus Trojan” and the “SpyEye Trojan,” initiating and executing distributed denial

Sumter County Man Indicted For Possessing Destructive Devices, Firearms, And Silencers

DOJ PressJune 23, 20220

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging James Clay Bexley (34, Center Hill) with possessing destructive devices and firearm silencers and possessing firearms in violation of a domestic violence injunction. If convicted, Bexley faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison on each count. According to court records, Bexley was arrested at his home after contacting his wife in violation of an injunction. Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office located six firearms, two silencers, and two small explosive devices in Bexley’s vehicle. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office bomb

Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests

DOJ PressJune 21, 20220

PORTLAND, Ore.—An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison today for repeatedly and intentionally jeopardizing the lives of police officers, destroying public property, and encouraging others to commit violence during protests that occurred in Portland in 2020. Malik Fard Muhammad, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. “In the summer of 2020, a historic protest movement in Portland was marred by violent rioters taking advantage of the momentum built by thousands of peaceful demonstrators. Sadly, this violence drastically changed the narrative around these protests and what they accomplished. In the lead up to

Biden raises pay for firefighters battling ‘increasingly destructive’ blazes

ReutersJune 21, 20220

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Tuesday a temporary pay raise for federal wildland firefighters, saying they were facing longer, more severe fires partly due to climate change and their pay has lagged that of others. Firefighters across the United States have battled record-breaking forest fires in recent years and the administration said investing in the wildland firefighting workforce was a matter of national security. “Shifting development patterns, land and fire management decisions, and climate change have turned fire ‘seasons’ into fire ‘years’ in which increasingly destructive fires are exceeding available Federal firefighting resources,” the administration said.

Harborcreek Resident Pleads Guilty to Sending Ammunition to the Netherlands and Possessing Destructive Devices

DOJ PressJune 16, 20220

ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal laws relating to smuggling goods from the United States, and possessing unregistered firearms, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Donald Robert Witherow, 48, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in September 2019, Witherow, without first obtaining the required approval, sent ammunition and ammunition magazines to the Netherlands. In addition, on March 26, 2020, Witherow possessed unregistered firearms, namely destructive devices. The case

Johnston Man Sentenced for Making a Destructive Device

DOJ PressJune 7, 20220

DES MOINES, IA – Chad Allen Williams, age 47, of Johnston, was sentenced Friday, June 3, 2022, to 60 months in federal prison for Making a Destructive Device and Unlawful Drug User in Possession of a Firearm. His term of imprisonment will be followed by three years of supervised release. Williams pled guilty to the charges on January 20, 2022. According to court documents, Williams admitted to detonating homemade explosive devices on a public street in Ankeny on May 12 and June 7, 2021. A third explosive device was found in the same location on the morning of June 9,

Federal Jury Finds Ohio Man Guilty in Connection with Destructive Devices Found on Tug Boats

DOJ PressApril 20, 20220

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After a two-day trial, a federal jury convicted an Ohio man of all four counts in a federal indictment charging him in connection with pipe bombs found on tugboats on the Ohio River. Law enforcement officers recovered the destructive devices from two different tugboats moving barges on the Ohio River on October 21 and October 25, 2021. Evidence at trial revealed Nathaniel Blayn Becker, 42, of Marietta, Ohio, appeared on security video purchasing pipes and other relevant components of the devices from a Lowe’s store in Marietta on four separate occasions and close in time to when

Syracuse Man Arrested Afer Destructive Crime Spree Shortly After Being Released from Custody

Adam DevineApril 11, 20220

SYRACUSE, NY – A Syracuse man has been arrested after being caught damaging multiple vehicles and buildings in the city. On Sunday, around noon, Syracuse police officers responded to Joe’s Quick Mart for a larceny complaint. Upon arrival, store employees relayed to officers that a male suspect, later identified as William Kaulback, 32, of Syracuse, had just stolen merchandise from the store and fled the scene. “A suspect description was broadcasted to police units in the area. Kaulback was quickly located and detained by Officers close by,” the Syracuse Police Department said. “Kaulback was arrested for stealing items from the

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests

DOJ PressMarch 28, 20220

PORTLAND, Ore.—An Indiana man pleaded guilty today in federal court after repeatedly and intentionally jeopardizing the lives of police officers, destroying public property, and encouraging others to commit violence during protests in Portland. Malik Fard Muhammad, 25, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing unregistered destructive devices. According to court documents, in late summer 2020, Muhammad traveled to Portland with his girlfriend from their home in Indianapolis to violently engage in area riots. On September 5, 2020, during a large civil disturbance in east Portland, demonstrators threw dangerous objects at police, including commercial grade fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and bottles. At

Washington County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Destructive Devices and Other Firearms

DOJ PressFebruary 15, 20220

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Daniel Day, age 35, of Argyle, New York, pled guilty today to unlawful possession of destructive devices, and to the unlawful possession of other firearms and ammunition as a felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Day has a prior felony conviction for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a user of a controlled substance. In pleading guilty today, he admitted to possessing the component parts necessary to readily assemble and create three

CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Agriculture Specialists Protect Valentine’s Day from Invading Horde of Destructive Insect Pests

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20220

BALTIMORE (Imagery links at bottom) – Presenting flowers to a loved one on Valentine’s Day is an old and cherished tradition, but as time passes, the United States has become more reliant on importing those symbols from overseas growers. That increasing trend in importing flowers risks the potential introduction of insect pest hitchhikers that could wreak havoc on our nation’s agricultural industries. The primary defense standing between invasive pests or plant diseases and our nation’s vital agricultural resources are a select group of highly trained U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists. CBP protects our nation’s vitalagriculture resources by

Federal Agriculture Specialists Protect Valentine’s Day from Invading Horde of Destructive Insect Pests

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20220

BALTIMORE – Presenting flowers to a loved one on Valentine’s Day is an old and cherished tradition, but as time passes, the United States has become more reliant on importing those symbols from overseas growers. That increasing trend in importing flowers risks the potential introduction of insect pest hitchhikers that could wreak havoc on our nation’s agricultural industries. The primary defense standing between invasive pests or plant diseases and our nation’s vital agricultural resources are a select group of highly trained U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists. CBP protects our nation’s vitalagriculture resources by ensuringthat your Valentine’s Day

Cedar Park Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Unregistered Destructive Device During Austin Protest

DOJ PressFebruary 10, 20220

AUSTIN – A Cedar Park man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for possessing parts of a destructive device, a Molotov cocktail, with the intent to construct such a device during an evening protest in Austin on May 30, 2020. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Cyril Lartigue, 27, was caught on videotape manufacturing a destructive device while in a parking lot directly adjacent to the Austin Municipal Court entrance. While making the device, Lartigue was interrupted by the oncoming presence of Austin Police Department officers heading in his direction. Lartigue fled the area,

Renton, Washington man charged with possession of destructive devices for role in plot to burn Seattle Police Guild building in September 2020

DOJ PressDecember 10, 20210

Seattle – A 34-year-old Renton, Washington, man was arrested today in connection with the plot to burn the Seattle Police Officers Guild building in downtown Seattle in September 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Justin Christopher Moore will make his initial appearance on the criminal complaint in U.S. District Court in Seattle at 2:00 PM tomorrow. According to the criminal complaint, Moore was identified as the person carrying a box of 12 Molotov cocktails in a protest march to the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) building on Labor Day, September 7, 2020. Ultimately the marchers were moved away from the