Charles McGonigal, a former head of counterintelligence for the FBI's New York field office, was arrested Saturday and charged in two separate indictments for allegedly working with a sanctioned Russian oligarch and concealing hundreds of thousands of dollars he received from a former employee of an Albanian intelligence agency. The charges include concealment, false statements, and falsifying official records. The FBI is committed to holding its personnel accountable for any alleged wrongdoing.
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Former FBI counterintelligence official Charles McGonigal and former Russian diplomat Sergey Shestakov have been indicted on charges of violating U.S. sanctions and money laundering. The two are accused of working for Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska to investigate a rival Russian oligarch in 2021 and of failing to report their contacts with foreign officials to the FBI. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison.
Representative George Santos (R-NY) has been assigned to two House committees, despite calls for his resignation from both Democrats and Republicans due to allegations of misrepresentation in order to gain a pension and health care for life. The controversy has sparked a debate over the ethics of misrepresentation in politics, and it is up to the voters to decide whether or not they will continue to support him. Santos has acknowledged that he had “embellished” his resume but added that he did nothing “criminal.”
Congressman George Santos of New York has been accused of performing in drag in Brazil by a Brazilian drag performer, but he denies the claims. He has not commented further on the matter, but it appears he may have confirmed a decade ago that he performed in drag as a teenager in Brazil. The controversy has sparked a debate about the role of drag in LGBTQ+ culture and the importance of respecting people’s privacy.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California that left 10 dead and 10 hospitalized. In response, they have conducted a SWAT operation and are strengthening security at Lunar New Year events. Major cities across the US are also taking extra precautions, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, made a surprise appearance at Highmark Stadium on Sunday ahead of the team's playoff game against the Bengals. He had been out of the public eye since collapsing on the field during a game against the Bengals three weeks ago, but was seen entering the Bills locker room and later taking an elevator up to a suite. His presence at the stadium was a sign of hope for the team, though it is unclear if he will be able to return to the field this season.
Mike Pence's political operation has welcomed Tim Chapman, a top aide to former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, to join the team. This move was confirmed by two Republican sources and Pence expressed his excitement for the addition. Haley hinted at a potential presidential run in the future, and Chapman's addition to Pence's team is sure to be a great asset in the conservative movement.
The FTC has requested that the court impose sanctions on notorious "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli for forming a new drug company in violation of a judge's ban. This order stemmed from a ruling that Shkreli oversaw an illegal scheme to maintain a monopoly on the life-saving drug Daraprim, and the FTC has asked the court to find Shkreli in civil contempt and impose a fine or other penalties. If found in contempt, Shkreli could face additional penalties.