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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
US alerts citizens on ‘dating app dangers' after kidnapping of Americans in Mexico; Check key guidelines here
Americans have been alerted about the dangers of dating apps after multiple kidnappings in Mexico. Guadalajara, the consul general of the United States, stated that it had verified cases of American nationals being 'kidnapped by individuals the victims met on dating apps in recent months in the Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit areas,' but that the violence is not confined to a single region. 'Victims and their family members in the United States have at times been extorted for large sums of money to secure their release,' the security alert added. About three out of ten Americans have used a dating app, according to research from the Pew Research Center. One of the most popular methods to meet people is through apps, but as their use has risen, so too have frauds and other crimes associated with them. Anyone traveling to Mexico for a meeting arranged through a dating app should exercise extreme caution and connect themselves with local travel regulations, the U.S. Consulate cautioned. 'Travelers should use caution when meeting strangers; meet only in public places and avoid isolated locations, such as residences or hotel rooms, where crimes are most likely to occur,' the warning stated. Also Read: Who is Thomas Streavel? California man, 73, faces charges over online threats to kill Trump The Jalisco area is categorized as 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' by the U.S. State Department's travel recommendation for Mexico due to rising crime and abduction, whereas Nayarit is categorized as 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' mainly because of crime. According to the consulate, if you are in immediate danger, call the local police by dialing '911' on any phone. American citizens should get in touch with the American embassy or consulate that is closest to them if they want emergency consular assistance. Use caution when using Mexican dating apps. Only meet in public areas; stay away from remote areas. Inform a friend or relative about your plans, including your destination, the app you used to meet them, and the specifics of the person you are meeting. You should trust your gut. Refrain from staying in a scenario if something does not feel right. When there is an emergency, dial 911.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Justice Department charges California man with threatening to kill Trump on Facebook
Federal prosecutors charged a Southern California man with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump on Facebook after last year's election. The man — identified as 73-year-old Thomas Eugene Streavel of San Bernardino County — was indicted last week on three counts of making threats against a president-elect, the Justice Department said in a news release Tuesday. An indictment unsealed Tuesday lists out a series of angry Facebook messages that Streavel allegedly penned about Mr. Trump both before and after the election — some of which expressed a desire for him to be assassinated. The charges focus on three messages allegedly written in November, the Justice Department said. Streavel was arrested Monday, and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday. He was ordered released on $10,000 bond, the Justice Department said in its statement. The Secret Service is investigating the issue. Attorneys for Streavel were not listed in a federal court database. "This defendant is charged with threatening the life of our President – a man who has already survived two deranged attempts on his life," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. Mr. Trump faced two attempted assassinations during last year's election. A shooter struck Mr. Trump in the ear at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally in July, and a man was charged with trying to assassinate the then-presidential candidate at his Florida golf club in September. If convicted, the maximum sentence for making threats against the president or president-elect is five years — though sentencing decisions are made by judges, and it is not unusual for federal criminal defendants to receive less than the maximum. In recent years, the Justice Department has regularly brought charges for threats against Mr. Trump, former President Joe Biden and other high-profile officials. Threats against officials — from members of Congress to judges and prosecutors — are also on the rise, authorities say. On Monday, a Romanian man pleaded guilty to leading a ring that targeted dozens of members of Congress and a former president with bomb threats and "swatting" calls — in which a person makes a false police report with the goal of drawing a massive police response.
Fox News
5 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Federal grand jury indicts man for threatening to assassinate Trump after reelection
A federal grand jury indicted a San Bernardino County, California man on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to assassinate then-President-elect Donald Trump after winning a second term in the Oval Office in November. The U.S. Department of Justice said 73-year-old Thomas Eugene Streavel of Yucca Valley has been charged with three counts of making threats against the President-elect. Streavel was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Riverside, California on Tuesday, a day after he was arrested. "This defendant is charged with threatening the life of our President – a man who has already survived two deranged attempts on his life," Attorney General Pam Bondi said. "The Department of Justice takes these threats with the utmost seriousness and will prosecute this crime to the fullest extent of the law." According to the indictment, Streavel posted several messages on Facebook threatening Trump before and after the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As early as Oct. 15, the indictment claims, Streavel posted a message to his friends saying it was the "perfect day to blow his brains out," referring to Trump, adding he would love to be the one to pull the trigger. He continued to make profanity-laced posts about the death of Trump on Nov. 3, Nov. 20, Nov. 25 and Nov. 29. While the posts were charged, the indictment focuses on three specific posts, which were made on Nov. 12, Nov. 19 and Nov. 28. "My a - - is willing to make America great again and blow his mother f- - - - -- brains out. The piece of s--- will never be my president," Streavel allegedly wrote on Nov. 12. The second charge is based on a threat allegedly made by Streavel on Nov. 19. "Let me put a bullet right between the ears of your president-elect that instantly makes AMERICA great again," the indictment states Streavel wrote. "That's my purpose for living. It would give me great pleasure to kill the worthless mother f- - - - -." The third charge was based on an alleged post to Facebook by Streavel on Nov. 28. "I'm praying for a successful assassination of your president-elect that will immediately make America great again for the good of our nation," Streavel allegedly wrote. "I would gladly give my left nut to be the one who puts the bullet right between his ears. My life's mission is killing the worthless LOSER piece of s- - - and my mission starts tonight so watch yourself Trump, you are a dead mother f- - - - - and I am your assassin. 'GOD BLESS AMERICA.'" "The type of rhetoric and threats made by this defendant are similar to those that led to an attempt on the President's life last year," U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said. "There is no place for political violence or threats of violence in the United States. We will not hesitate to arrest and charge others who engage in similar criminal conduct." Streavel has pleaded not guilty to all three charges, and he is due back in court for trial on July 28, 2025. A federal magistrate judge ordered him released on $10,000 bond. If convicted, Streavel could be sentenced to a maximum of five years in federal prison for each count.
