DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

WASHINGTON — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before an attack that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according to a message reviewed by The Associated Press. … Read more

WHCD shooting suspect displayed anti-Trump sentiments in writings

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing WHCD shooting suspect displayed anti-Trump sentiments in writings 07:24 UP NEXT Video shows the suspect of the WHCD shooting detained by law enforcement 00:23 Vance, Trump rushed off stage at White House Correspondents’ Dinner 00:30 Video shows suspect … Read more

Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home opposed AI in writings, court documents say

SAN FRANCISCO — A Texas man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI founder Sam Altman’s home last week wrote a lengthy diatribe beforehand arguing that artificial intelligence is a threat to human existence, according to court documents. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Federal … Read more

Facing threats, judges who normally talk only through writings are speaking up

Ethical norms dictate that judges are supposed to speak only through their written opinions, avoiding airing personal views in public. But facing an unprecedented spike in threats of physical violence – as well as public criticism from high-ranking government officials, including President Donald Trump – federal judges are making their own unprecedented appeals to the … Read more

Newly discovered Whitey Bulger writings show former FBI agent was framed, lawyer allege

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys are drawing on statements from a handwritten manuscript by the late mobster James “Whitey” Bulger in an effort to overturn a former FBI agent’s murder conviction, saying the crime boss’s own words show that the agent was framed. Lawyers for former FBI agent John Connolly filed a motion in Miami-Dade … Read more