Florida teen arrested for school shooting threat on Instagram
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A 14-year-old student at Lincoln Middle School has been arrested after allegedly posting an online threat to carry out a school shooting, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.…
New York Fans Nervous After Gleyber Torres Unfollows Yankees on Instagram
Gleyber Torres, the New York Yankees’ second baseman, has recently unfollowed the team on Instagram, sparking speculation about his future with the franchise. This social media move comes amid his free agency…
Florida Sheriff Fined After Posting Pic of Deceased Teen Girl on Instagram
KISSIMMEE, FL — A Florida sheriff has been fined $500 for a public records violation after he inadvertently posted a photo of a deceased 13-year-old girl on his Instagram account. Osceola County…
Instagram Model Shot and Killed by Her Husband in Mall Parking Lot
HONOLULU, HI – In a shocking incident on December 22, Instagram model Theresa “Tita” Cachuela, 33, was fatally shot by her husband, Jason Cachuela, 44, in the parking lot of the Pearlridge…
Colorful Underwear and Instagram Lead to Arrest in Queens Robbery Case
NEW YORK, NY – The arrest of a suspect in a 2022 Queens tobacco shop robbery was aided by his distinctive underwear and social media presence. An anonymous tipster provided the suspect’s…
Two Juveniles Arrested for Instagram Shoe Sale Armed Robbery in Laurel
LAUREL, MD – On September 16 at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to a robbery report in the 100 block of Charlotte Drive. The victim had posted pictures of shoes for sale…
New Jersey Shooting Suspect Taunted Police on Instagram, Captured in NYC
Newark, N.J. – On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Justin Pope, a 36-year-old resident of Clifton, New Jersey, has been charged with being a convicted felon in possession of…
Meta To Pull News From Facebook And Instagram In Canada
Meta To Pull News From Facebook And Instagram In Canada Jason Cohen on June 23, 2023 Tech giant Meta will be eliminating news content from its platforms Facebook and Instagram in Canada…
Child Predators Take Full Advantage Of Instagram: REPORT
Child Predators Take Full Advantage Of Instagram: REPORT Nick Pope on June 7, 2023 Pedophiles have taken advantage of Instagram’s algorithms and networking functions to engage in predatory behavior en masse, according…
RFK Jr. Says He Will Join Elon Musk For Twitter Interview After Being Banned From Instagram
RFK Jr. Says He Will Join Elon Musk For Twitter Interview After Being Banned From Instagram Harold Hutchison on June 3, 2023 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Saturday…
Brooklyn Instagram influencer, trans woman charged for killing father, stabbing sister
NEW YORK, NY – 22-year-old Nikky Secondino has been arrested by police for the stabbing death of her father inside their home at 8208 17th Avenue in Brooklyn on Thursday. Police arrived…
Meta’s ‘Unequal’ Moderation Policy Protects Elites On Facebook And Instagram: REPORT
Meta’s ‘Unequal’ Moderation Policy Protects Elites On Facebook And Instagram: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on December 6, 2022 Meta’s Oversight Board criticized the social media giant for unfairly favoring certain elite users…
Instagram Personality Known as “Jay Mazini” Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Money Laundering
Earlier today, Jebara Igbara, also known as “Jay Mazini,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to a three count information charging him with wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering. …
Nékter Juice Bar Gives Away 100,000 Wellness Shots to Celebrate 100,000 Instagram Followers
Costa Mesa, CA (PRESS RELEASE) Nékter Juice Bar, America’s freshest juice bar experience, will celebrate surpassing 100,000 Instagram followers this month by giving away 100,000 of its popular, fresh and nutritious Wellness…
Country Fines Instagram $400,000,000
Country Fines Instagram $400,000,000 John Hugh DeMastri on September 6, 2022 The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Instagram €405 million ($403 million USD) Monday over child privacy violations, according to Business…
Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Using Instagram to Sexually Exploit Children Online
PORTLAND, Ore.—On June 7, 2022, a federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment charging a Portland man for using Instagram to persuade children to produce and send him sexually explicit photos…
Convicted Felon Who Brandished Glock Pistol On Instagram Video Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearm
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Devontae D. Hunter (25, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Hunter faces a maximum penalty…
Howell Instagram Popup Party Shut Down, Police Responded
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A party in Howell’s Rodina Hall was shut down by event staff after excessively large crowds showed up and flooded the facility’s restrooms Friday night, the Howell Police…
A RETIRED BRONX SCHOOL TEACHER, AN ARTIST, AND AN INSTAGRAM DIRECT MESSAGE BRING A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO THE BRONX
Hewitt began the Hopeful Project as public art sculptures in his home state of Maine and has since expanded along the east coast, with locations in Greenwich, Connecticut; New York City; Jersey City,…
Russia Moves To Declare Facebook Parent Company An ‘Extremist Organization,’ Ban Instagram
Russia Moves To Declare Facebook Parent Company An ‘Extremist Organization,’ Ban Instagram Ailan Evans on March 11, 2022 Russian prosecutors asked a court to classify Facebook parent company Meta as “extremist” Friday,…
‘Life Isn’t Worth Losing For A Cool Instagram Picture’: NYC Man Rescued Twice In As Many Days While Hiking In Arizona
‘Life Isn’t Worth Losing For A Cool Instagram Picture’: NYC Man Rescued Twice In As Many Days While Hiking In Arizona Laurel Duggan on March 8, 2022 A 28-year-old man from Brooklyn,…