Epstein Secrets

nment Impersonation Scams Cola Daily (07/22, Wallace) reported that the FBI is warning the public about a rise in government impersonation scams in South Carolina, where scammers pose as government officials to threaten arrest or prosecution. According to the article, scammers typically spoof the FBI's Columbi

his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

channel. The case was dismissed the next year. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez in Miami sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, Gonzalez-Ramirez) and S

s as dedicated as ever to ensuring any individual seeking to harm our most vulnerable is swiftly identified, investigated, and brought to justice". South Carolina Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Dogfighting WOLO (ABC-25) (11/20, Rigby) reported that Samuel Alexander Gray, a Lexington County man, was senten

n was referencing Crook's digital footprint. He called out current Director Patel, as well as former Director Christopher Wray, and Deputy Director Bongino. Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Jody Weis said the bureau has incredible capabilities to look deep into someone's digital footprint, and Crooks

going after them online —causing self-mutilation, suicide, sexual abuse." The Hindustan Times (11/20, Sen) quoted a statement from Deputy Director Bongino: "For those who may not know, the 764 Network is a heinous child exploitation ring that often targets children online and coerces them into acts of

negatively affect the FBI's reputation and structure unless Patel contacts them personally. Daily Dot (02/25, Thalen) also reported on the story. South Carolina Elderly Lost $4.2 Million in Fake Hacking Scam, FBI Says WPDE (ABC-15) (02/25, Kelly) reported that the FBI warned of a fake hacking scam that targe

pt" and has been a sharp critic of the agency, particularly after the search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The article explained that Deputy Director Bongino's selection has drawn strong partisan reactions. The Associated Press (02/25, Swenson) added that before Trump nominated Director Patel, Deputy Dire

paign • Top GOP Senators Call On DOJ to Investigate Potential Criminal FBI Leaks to Media • Jim Jordan Confident Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Will Give Answers on FBI 'Soon' • Prosecutors Conclude Army Veteran's Capitol Riot Pardon Also Covers a Separate Weapons Case • DOJ's No. 2 Targets

nd Reginold Lamont Nelson II, according to FBI Miami special agents. The article noted that the federal agents searched for Nelson, who was born in South Carolina, for about a year after accusing him of producing child pornography and enticing a minor to send him child pornography. Records show a federal judge

ssed by the bomb before it was discovered and safely removed by authorities. The Washington Examiner (05/29, Notheis) reported that Deputy Director Bongino also stated on Fox & Friends that evidence from former FBI Director James Comey's time at the agency was found, which he said was in a room "hidden

hive available here. Table of Contents IN THE NEWS • Federal Authorities Probe Effort to Impersonate White House Chief of Staff • Deputy Director Bongino Tells 'Fox & Friends' Progress Is Being Made on High-Profile DC Cases • Bernard Kerik, Who Led NYPD on 9/11 Before Prison and Pardon, Has Died at 69

for Chinese Government's Benefit CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS • Slain U.S. Intern's Mother Warns After DC Shooting; FBI Offers $40K Reward • FBI Warns South Carolina Residents of Statewide Scam Using 'Spoofed' Phone Numbers • California Financial Advisor Charged With Allegedly Operating Long-Running $9.5 Million

ened an investigation into the matter, which was previously inconclusive due to lack of evidence. Hunter Biden's denial comes after Deputy Director Bongino announced in May that the FBI would reopen or pursue several cases of "potential public interest" that "garnered public interest; including the foun

ged 15 and 16 at the time of their arrest, will not only be on probation but will also receive mental health care as part of their probation terms. South Carolina Woman Sentenced for Sending Threats to Kill a New York Man WRGB (CBS-6) (07/15, Day) reported that Kristin Keeble, a 54-year-old from South Carolina

"made up" by former FBI Director James Comey and former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The article noted that AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino had a tense exchange last week at the White House over a story about Epstein. Laura Loomer, who's close to Trump, said Friday she was told that Depu

tic threat, and was arraigned with a requested bail of $100,000. The article noted that the gun, a 9-millimeter Taurus GX4, was purchased legally in South Carolina in January 2025, and an investigation is ongoing to determine how it ended up in the boy's possession. "Essentially, he made a post on Instagram...

ved" and confirmed the agency continues to pursue every lead to fully resolve the case. Just the News (09/21, Ballasy) reported that Deputy Director Bongino said the FBI is going to continue investigating those directly connected to the subject to find out what they knew in advance of the shooting. Addit

loween Was Last Seen on Bridge Patch (11/05, Winick) reported that Owen Tillman Kenney, a 19-year-old from New Jersey, went missing on Halloween in South Carolina. According to the article, he was last seen walking alone onto the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway around 3 a.m. on October 31. The article noted

has been determined for why Crooks conducted the attack. According to the article, Eric Trump told the host that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are longtime friends, but he has yet to ask them directly about the investigation. The article added that in response to a request for comment, the

482 • Tennessee Secretary of State Asks FBI Review List of Potential Non-US Citizens Who Voted • $10K Reward Offered for Tips Leading to Arrest in South Carolina Shootings • Florida Police and FBI Arrest Las Vegas Human Trafficking Fugitive • California Prison Reentry Program Legacy Alliance and Its Founder

ve that this FBI gets the job done that the old FBI refused to do." The article noted that Kelly believes current Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible after what she called the Biden Justice Department's decision to "basically shut down