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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man caught scaling Mar-A-Lago wall wanted to 'marry' Trump's granddaughter, 'spread the gospel': report
A man detained by the Secret Service early Tuesday morning after attempting to jump the wall at President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort, reportedly told law enforcement that he wanted to gain entry to "spread the gospel" to Trump and marry his teenage granddaughter. Anthony Thomas Reyes, 23, was arrested by the Palm Beach Police Department early Tuesday morning after attempting to unlawfully enter the president's Florida resort, according to booking records from the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. The police report detailing the incident reportedly chronicled how Reyes, who was previously arrested over the New Year's holiday after once again trying to illegally enter Mar-a-Lago, told officers he wanted to get into Trump's resort to "spread the gospel" to the president and marry his granddaughter, Kai. Trump's Granddaughter Pokes Fun At Tiger Woods While Asking Scottie Scheffler About Pga Championship Arrest Reyes was initially arrested on trespassing charges and given a $1,000 bond, but his bond was subsequently raised to $50,000, according to records from the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. Federal charges could likely follow. The president was in the nation's capital at the time of the incident. Read On The Fox News App "An adult male was arrested early Tuesday morning by the Palm Beach Police Department for unlawfully entering the Mar-a-Lago Club property in Florida. Shortly after midnight, the individual scaled a perimeter fence and triggered alarms," the U.S. Secret Service told Fox News Digital. "U.S. Secret Service personnel detained him without incident at the scene. Palm Beach Police officers responded to the scene and took the individual into custody, charging him with occupied trespassing." Woman Arrested For Attempting To Climb Fence Outside White House Reyes's Tuesday arrest was not the first time he tried to enter the president's Florida compound, according to the Palm Beach Daily News. Per the arrest report, according to the local outlet, Palm Beach police issued a warning to Reyes for trespassing at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve, when Trump was present at the article source: Man caught scaling Mar-A-Lago wall wanted to 'marry' Trump's granddaughter, 'spread the gospel': report
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida man loses $38K to fake loan scam after bogus computer alert set up by cryptocurrency thieves
John Klingel lost $38,000, and it all started when he saw a pop-up on his computer. He told WPTV 5 in West Palm Beach that because the message appeared to be from a cybersecurity company he normally does business with, he was more apt to believe that it was real. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) The thieves then called him and said that someone had taken out a loan in his name to use for gambling and that he could get his name back in good standing by depositing at a Bitcoin Teller Machine (BTM). 'It's a bitter pill to swallow,' Klingel told reporters. Here's how the scam unfolded and how you can spot the signs of fraud. What happened to Klingel isn't an isolated incident. Jim Shackelford, a Palm Beach County detective, said that because cyber criminals have become so good at exploiting emotions, more people are falling prey to similar scams. Many may know just enough information about you to lure you in, as with Klingel. Klingel told reporters that scammers try to pressure you once you get on the phone. "They tell you to put your money here, scan this QR code here," he says. 'You never hear from them [afterwards.]' Klingel warned that anybody calling who doesn't know you and wants money is out to scam you. He added that he believes the thieves knew about his relationship with his cybersecurity company due to a possible security breach. Read more: You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here's how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now As of 2024, there was a network of 2,938 Bitcoin Teller Machines in Florida, with around 30 in the West Palm Beach area alone. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office (PBSO) claims there are 187 BTMs in the area and 784 in its southern neighbor, Miami, as of April 2025. BTM operators claim to offer a more accessible and streamlined way for someone to purchase and sell Bitcoin, but it may also be a place where scams are happening. And if you send money through Bitcoin, it may be hard to trace it or get it back. That's because the very nature of Bitcoin is meant to ensure a level of anonymity, which could explain why scammers tend to prefer this type of currency. In some cases, you may be able to get your money back if you report it to the authorities early, but the chances are slim. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To avoid becoming a victim of a cybercrime, slow down and resist any pressure to make a decision quickly. Ignore any pop-ups you see on your computer, even if they look to be from a legitimate source. If someone contacts you claiming to be from a financial institution, government or another similar entity demanding payment in cryptocurrency, hang up. None of these organizations will make this request. Look up the phone number of the company in question and confirm the identity of the person that contacted you, or that you don't owe any money. For example, if someone from a utility company is asking for payment, call the number found on your bill statement to confirm that you're not required to pay. As cyber thieves become more sophisticated, you may fall victim to a scam. There is no shame in that, and you can take steps to try to recover your stolen money. You can report the crime to your local police department or file a report with the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Be sure to include the transaction hash and the cyberthief's wallet address. Filing a complaint through your state's attorney general's office is also a smart idea. The Massachusetts attorney general's office says to avoid hiring third-party cryptocurrency tracing companies to try to get your money back. Many of these may be scammers themselves, using your personal information for their own gain. Even if not, the tracing company may charge high upfront fees and trace your money using questionable means, or not be able to do anything for you at all. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? 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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Florida Police Who Paralyzed a 17-Year-Old Black Boy on His Way to a Party Have to Shell Out Big Dough
Four years ago, a Black teen was headed to a birthday party when he encountered a group of Florida sheriff's deputies who tased him so bad, he was left with serious, permanent injuries. Now, the sheriff's office is due to pay him a settlement but how much money can really undo the damage they caused? Only now did the public gain access to the resolution between the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office and 17-year-old Timmie Lee Knox Jr. after he filed a lawsuit in connection to the events of May 7, 2021. The suit says he was on his way to his friend's child's birthday party at John Prince Park in Palm Beach County when he noticed he was being followed by an unmarked car. His female friend was driving and another woman was in the passenger seat. In the backseat, Timmie sat with a young man and two minors, per the suit. The driver ended up pulling into a random driveway after growing 'concerned' about the mystery vehicle behind them. The suit says she wasn't speeding or driving crazy. However, the group was met by deputy Dustin Sullivan who ordered everyone to get out of the vehicle. The suit says in fear, Knox fled the scene but while he was running, another deputy encountered him with his Taser drawn. The suit says Sullivan and other deputies chased the teen down before he eventually surrendered after climbing onto a rooftop of a home nearby. Sullivan then 'immediately' tased Knox as his back was turned and hands were raised, the suit says. The teen was under the shock of the taser for a full five seconds. Eventually, he lost his balance but then was tased again by Sullivan, the suit says. Knox then fell off the roof and into the home's backyard. As a result, Knox landed on his neck, severing his spinal cord and losing control of the rest of his body. Deputies surrounded him, threatening to body slam him if he didn't get up despite him being physically unable to move. The suit says the deputies still grabbed the teen and slammed him into the ground, worsening his injuries. In a supporting opinion filed with the lawsuit, an expert said the deputies violated their own policy of not using a taser on an 'elevated subject,' per the Miami Herald. Thanks to their perceived department violations, Knox, now 22, was left paralyzed from the neck down. Back in July, the sheriff's office agreed to settle the case with Knox for $5.5 million. We're just now finding out about it after the Palm Beach Post was able to view the settlement via open records request. Knox isn't the first one to get paralyzed and paid out by the police either. After New Haven police failed to secure Randy Cox in the back of a police van, leading him to be thrown toward the wall of the vehicle after a hard stop, he was left paralyzed and received $45 million in settlement. Jajuan Henderson won $3 million in settlement after being shot and paralyzed by Trenton, N.J. police. We can still consider this justice but no amount of money can undo the damage the cops caused. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Florida Authorities Believe They Just Prevented a Mass Shooting — by Suspect Allegedly Chatting Up Another Killer
Florida authorities arrested Damien Allen, 22, on April 29 after an investigation of his social media. Allen was allegedly making threats online to commit a mass shooting and was previously chatting with Samantha Rupnow, who committed a mass shooting in Wisconsin in December 2024. Allen faces felony charges of making written threats, and police are seeking to seize his massive cache of weapons. Florida authorities believe they may have just prevented a mass shooting after arresting a Palm Beach man who allegedly posted online about the attack he wanted to carry out — all while maintaining a massive stockpile of weapons. Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies arrested Damien Allen on April 29 after a monthlong investigation of Allen's activity on social media, where he would allegedly post threats to commit multiple mass shootings, according to an arrest report obtained by PEOPLE. Authorities say that Allen was also chatting with Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow about his plans over TikTok, per the arrest report. Rupnow, who was 15 at the time, conducted a mass shooting on Dec. 17, 2024, shooting and killing a teacher and student and wounding six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin before turning the gun on herself. 'Once you get to a point, there's no going back,' Allen wrote to Rupnow on TikTok on May 23, 2024, according to the arrest report. 'I got 7 places I would, strike the police dept. also, Gorilla warfare tactics, Ambushing and blitz.' On June 7, 2024, according to the arrest report, Allen wrote to Rupnow, 'We go down together,' to which she responded, 'Correct.' Afterwards, they said "I love you" to each other. Deputies say they found that the 22-year-old had amassed an arsenal of 18 firearms, more than 12,000 rounds of ammunition, ballistic armor, tactical gear and multiple uniforms, including a Palm Beach Sheriff's Office deputy uniform and several different military uniforms. Deputies arrested Allen on felony charges of written threats to kill, do bodily injury or conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism, unlawful use of a two-way communications device and unlawful use of a badge impersonating an officer, according to an arrest report. Allen remains in custody at the Palm Beach County Jail on a $50,000 bond and is set to be represented by the Public Defender's Office, according to his online court addition to the felony charges, the sheriff's office filed a petition with a judge to temporarily remove Allen's firearms under Florida's Risk Protection Order Act which removes firearms from a person if they're deemed a threat to themselves or others. In their petition, deputies say that Allen 'poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself or others by having a firearm.' The circuit judge, Donald Hafele, scheduled a hearing on May 15 to discuss the risk protection order. Read the original article on People
The Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Lindsay Lohan's father sentenced to 9 months in jail
Lindsay Lohan's (left) dad Michael Lohan (right) was sentenced to nine months in county jail for violating his probation terms, according to Palm Beach County court records. Photos: Lindsay Lohan/Instagram, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Michael Lohan spent his 65th birthday behind bars on Friday. Lindsay Lohan's father was sentenced to nine months in county jail for violating his probation terms, according to Palm Beach County court records. As per the documents, judge Sarah Willis ruled on the plea bargain deal Wednesday. Last month, cops issued a warrant for Michael Lohan's arrest in Florida. The legal issues stemmed from a February incident in Spring, Texas — outside Houston, where he now lives — following an altercation with his ex, Kate Major. The 42-year-old mother of Lohan's two youngest sons claimed he threw her off a chair, causing her 'pain and discomfort,' as per a Harris County Sheriff's Office complaint. Officers discovered bruises consistent with her account and charged him with felony assault. That latter arrest violated the terms of Lohan's 2022 probation, after he was convicted on five counts of patient brokering in West Palm Beach, which is how he ended up in this current predicament. Lohan's rep Mike Quinn shared a statement with Fox News Digital at the time regarding their relationship after his last arrest. 'His dedication to his younger boys and his unwavering support for his wife reflect his deep love and commitment to his family,' Quinn told the outlet. 'Michael has consistently stood by Kate's side, offering his support through her own journey toward sobriety — a challenge they've faced together with courage and compassion.' Major, a former gossip reporter, filed for divorce Sept 5, 2018, in Palm Beach County, but it was never finalised. Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan is living her best life in Dubai with her husband Bader Shammas and their toddler daughter named Luai. The 38-year-old actress' latest movie Freakier Friday — a sequel to the beloved mum-daughter identity switching classic with Jamie Lee Curtis — hits theatres Aug 8. – Miami Herald/Tribune News Service
