Andrea Noble
Articles by Andrea Noble
Threats against police: Crime or free speech?
Days after five Dallas officers were gunned down by a man out to target police, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced that his department had arrested four people who posted messages on social media that included threats against officers. But more than a week after the arrests, prosecutors are debating whether to bring criminal charges against individuals who posted messages including "Kill all white cops." Published July 19, 2016
Kansas City police officer fatally shot while responding to call
A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer shot Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a shooting has died, The Associated Press reported. Published July 19, 2016
Pregnant woman attacked after husband’s ex posts ‘rape fantasy’ ads on Craigslist: prosecutors
A pregnant California woman was stalked at her home and attacked by men seeking to act upon "rape fantasy" ads that her husband's former girlfriend posted on Craigslist after threatening the couple, according to prosecutors. Published July 19, 2016
Baton Rouge shooter demonstrated high technical gun skills in slayings
The gunman already had shot and killed one police officer and wounded another. But his ambush-style attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, wasn't over. Published July 18, 2016
Baton Rouge shooter ‘intentionally targeted and assassinated’ officers: Authorities
Calling the shooting of six Baton Rouge, Louisiana, law enforcement officers a "diabolical attack on the fabric of society," Gov. John Bel Edwards said the gunman traveled specifically to the area "to do harm to our community" and to target law enforcement. Published July 18, 2016
Cleveland police union presses John Kasich to ban open-carry in areas around Republican Convention
The head of the Cleveland police union called on Ohio Gov. John Kasich to ban the open carry of firearms in areas around the upcoming Republican National Convention, citing Sunday's fatal shooting of police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and placed blame for the shooting on President Obama. Published July 17, 2016
Official: Three police officers feared dead in shooting in Baton Rouge
Three law enforcement officers were fatally shot and three others injured Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sending police across the country into mourning for the second time in two weeks after a lone gunman took the lives of multiple officers. Published July 17, 2016
Justice Department to review police response to Orlando massacre
The Justice Department will review the law enforcement response to last month's deadly mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub in order to highlight any lessons that can be learned and applied to future incidents. Published July 15, 2016
Wayne Simmons sentenced to nearly 3 years for CIA fraud
An Annapolis man who falsely claimed to work for the CIA was sentenced Friday to nearly three years in prison as a result of fraud convictions related to his deceptions. Published July 15, 2016
Appeals court rules that the U.S. gov’t can’t force Microsoft to turn over data stored overseas
A federal appeals court handed Microsoft a legal victory in a ruling issued Thursday that concludes the government cannot force the tech company to turn over data from a customer's email account that was stored overseas. Published July 14, 2016
DHS, FBI concerned about violence at GOP, Democratic conventions
The heads of the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation expressed concern this week over the possibility of violence at the upcoming Republican and Democratic national conventions. Published July 14, 2016
Police ‘on edge,’ taking extra precautions after Dallas ambush
Police departments across the country are taking extra precautions, such as deploying officers in pairs on the streets and increasing staffing, as cops remain on edge a week after a gunman killed five police officers and wounded nine others in Dallas. Published July 13, 2016
Obama’s Dallas speech buoys law enforcement leaders
Law enforcement leaders said President Obama's speech Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain Dallas Police officers made clear he had taken to heart concerns they aired a day earlier in a meeting meant to address divisions between police and communities of color. Published July 12, 2016
July Fourth security out in force at holiday celebrations, transportation centers
The millions of Americans planning to fly over the Fourth of July weekend can expect stepped-up security in the wake of terrorist attacks at airports abroad, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Thursday. Published June 30, 2016
More security in place at airports, venues for Fourth of July weekend
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Americans planning to fly over the Fourth of July weekend can expect stepped-up security. Published June 30, 2016
Supreme Court to decide fate of ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s corruption conviction
Whether former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell returned favors by taking "official action" to promote a businessman's interests is the question at the heart of a case the Supreme Court is to decide on Monday. Published June 26, 2016
Internet history access bill defeated in Senate
A Republican-led effort to broaden the FBI's access to individuals' internet data was defeated in the Senate Wednesday, but is likely to be resurrected under pressure from those seeking to enhance security and surveillance measures in the wake of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Published June 22, 2016
DEA new policy for agents: One strike, you’re out if soliciting prostitutes
In an effort to rein in sexual misconduct by its agents, the Drug Enforcement Administration has instituted a one-strike policy against those who solicit prostitutes while either on or off duty. Published June 22, 2016
Loretta Lynch to families of Orlando victims: DOJ ‘stands with you in the light’
Attorney General Loretta Lynch, after her first visit with families who lost loved ones in the Orlando nightclub shooting, called the violence a "shattering attack on our nation, on our people and on our most fundamental ideals." Published June 21, 2016
Chaka Fattah, Pennsylvania congressman, convicted in racketeering case
Rep. Chaka Fattah Sr. was convicted Tuesday of all charges in a federal racketeering case in which prosecutors said he and associates used hundreds of thousands of dollars of federal, charitable and campaign funds to pay personal and political debts. Published June 21, 2016
