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December 4 and December 7—just days after Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan—Daley left threatening and disturbing voicemails for one of Thompson's family members, expressing satisfaction over the killing and saying Thompson's children deserved the same fate. Christopher Raia, assistant direct

ing and harassing the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Authorities allege that between December 4 and December 7—just days after Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan—Daley left threatening and disturbing voicemails for one of Thompson's family members, expressing satisfaction

New York Man Accused of Stalking, Harassing Family of Slain Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson NBC News (08/13, Li) reported that federal prosecutors in Albany have charged 40-year-old Shane Daley of Galway, New York, with stalking and harassing the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Autho

toke BLM Backlash. Politico <https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/10/elections-republicans-black-lives-matterbacklash-389906> (8/10, Barron-Lopez, Thompson, 4.29M) reports that "facing possible electoral calamity, Republicans are now turning to a familiar playbook: stoking fear by trying to redefine the

al Lewis "has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being found guilty of trafficking a half-million dollars of cocaine from Atlanta to Albany in 2015." The Journal-Constitution quotes US Attorney Byung Pak, who said, "My office and the Office of National Drug Control Policy's HIDTA program

"who is facing charges of sexual assault and kidnapping." Ahead Of November, Republicans Look To Stoke BLM Backlash. Politico (8/10, Barran-Lopez, Thompson, 4.29M) reports that "facing possible electoral calamity, Republicans are now turning to a familiar playbook: stoking fear by trying to redefine the

l Lewis "has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being found guilty of trafficking a half-million dollars of cocaine from Atlanta to Albany in 2015." The Journal-Constitution quotes US Attorney Byung Pak, who said, "My office and the Office of National Drug Control Policy's HIDTA progra

irmed leader for the longest period since it was created in 1970." Ties To Epstein Slow Science Office Nominee's Confirmation Path. Politico (4/22, Thompson, Meyer, LeVine, 6.73M) reports that President Biden's nomination of Eric Lander to be director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, now a

indictment against him and his co- conspirators. 'His actions were deliberate, dangerous and illegal,' Special Agent Thomas Relford with the FBI in Albany said in a statement. 'Now he must face the consequences:" Relford "went on to say that the FBI Albany bureau will continue to work with colleagues i

er of the Choctaw Nation, the spokesperson said." Reward Money Doubles For Information On California Soldier's Death. The Chino (CA) Champion (8/9, Thompson) reports, "The reward money for information on the May 2020 murder of U.S. Army Spec. Enrique Roman-Martinez of Chino has doubled to $50,000 after

easily win a general election in the lopsidedly Democratic state," including "women and people of color whose ascension to the governor's office in Albany could burnish the party's image for inclusiveness." Politico New York (8/9) says "no Democrats have yet declared their intentions to run to succeed

s from the Independent (04/29, Blanco), NPR (04/29, Kim), Chron (04/29, Staff Writer), AFP (04/29, Staff Writer), two articles from NBC News (04/29, Thompson, Romero, Burke, McShane), CBS News (04/29, Staff Writer), The Hill (04/29, Gans), and the Washington Examiner (04/29, Mondeaux) also reported on th

hen Tim Coll arrested Shahed Hussain for running a driver's license scam, it was the beginning of a long and controversial relationship. Coll was an Albany-based FBI agent focused on terrorism. Hussain, facing criminal charges and deportation after the 2002 bust, agreed to become an informant and opera

ll." In a statement, House Homeland Security Chair Benny Thompson said, "Inaction - or just moving on - is simply not an option." According to Axios, Thompson "negotiated the deal with" ranking member John Katko (R-NY). However, the Washington Post (5/14, 10.52M) says, "While Democrats and some Republica

ing to the U.S. Department of Justice." The Times Telegram adds, "The FBI was first notified of Bochene's possible presence at the Capitol after the Albany field office received several tips, prompting an investigation. The field office first received an anonymous tip from someone who heard 'Eric Boche

ed that "Operation Smoke and Mirrors" is considered the largest drug bust operation in West Virginia history, and highlighted that US Attorney Will Thompson said that a federal grand jury returned three indictments charging 30 people for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that dealt large amo

, was convicted this month of 20 counts of manslaughter for his role in the October 2018 crash that killed 20 people on a country road southwest of Albany. The victims, the article highlighted, include 17 friends who chartered the limousine for a birthday party, the driver and two people who were struc

ne), and UPI (02/04, Heuer) also reported on the story. The Man Charged With Stabbing Salman Rushdie is Going On Trial The Associated Press (02/04, Thompson) reported that in 2022, Salman Rushdie was about to deliver a lecture before a live audience in western New York when a man ran towards him and plun

ed that Mufid Fawaz Alkhader was arrested in December 2023 after firing two shots in the air and shouting "Free Palestine!" outside Temple Israel of Albany. Alkhader's shotgun jammed before he could fire a third time. The Iraqi-born U.S. citizen was arrested soon after and complained about events in the

"who is facing charges of sexual assault and kidnapping." Ahead Of November, Republicans Look To Stoke BLM Backlash. Politico (8/10, Barron-Lopez, Thompson, 4.29M) reports that "facing possible electoral calamity, Republicans are now turning to a familiar playbook: stoking fear by trying to redefine the

l Lewis "has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being found guilty of trafficking a half-million dollars of cocaine from Atlanta to Albany in 2015." The Journal-Constitution quotes US Attorney Byung Pak, who said, "My office and the Office of National Drug Control Policy's HIDTA progra