The FBI and authorities in The Netherlands this week seized dozens of servers and domains for a hugely popular spam and malware dissemination service operating out of Pakistan. The proprietors of the service, who use the collective nickname “The Manipulaters,” have been the subject of three stories published here since 2015. The FBI said the … Read more
„Ihren Namen und Ausweis brauche ich gleich. Sie haben das gesprochene Wort mit aufgenommen. Das ist nicht öffentlich,“ sagt ein Polizeibeamter zu einer Passantin. Diese filmt gerade eine Auseinandersetzung zwischen zwei Beamten und drei jungen Menschen am Münchener Hauptbahnhof. Kurz darauf bekommt die angesprochene Passantin einen Strafbefehl: Sie habe sich gemäß § 201 Abs. 1 … Read more
In the blink of an eye, lives can be irreversibly altered by the chaos of a police pursuit. High-speed chases, while intended to apprehend suspects, often culminate in devastating crashes, leaving innocent bystanders to deal with the aftermath. The adrenaline, sirens, and split-second decisions create a volatile environment where tragedy can strike without warning. These … Read more
If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeling troop of monkeys that broke out of their South Carolina research facility Wednesday and, as of noon Friday, were still “playfully exploring” with their newfound freedom. In an update Friday, the police department of Yemassee, SC said … Read more
On November 1, BGL attorneys Neel Lalchandani and Jamie Strawbridge participated in a panel discussion hosted by Georgetown Law’s American Criminal Law Review and Disabled Law Student Association. The panel was part of a day-long symposium, “Disability and the Criminal Legal System,” which explored how the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws can … Read more
