THE ARCHIVE

Everything we’ve covered since 2020

Weekly Roundups, The Rabbit Hole, and everything in between.

Hidden Cameras, GPS Data, and License Plate Readers: How the USPS Tracks Down Mail Thieves

A court record shows how the oft overlooked United States Postal Inspection Service turned to all manner of tech to investigate someone stealing from mailboxes.

Dec 6, 2023

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4 min read

Court Watch #53: $6 Million in Bribes, Recovered

Ohio bribery case nets a solid payday for U.S. Govt. Plus: Christian Radio Fight, Republican Strategists Defamation, Ronaldo Sued, Shopify Mad, 1970s crimes are Legal, & Wildfires are a No Drone Zone?

Dec 1, 2023

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9 min read

Too American for Disney's Restaurants?

Ex-Disney World American employees sue over allegedly losing jobs to Italian waiters at Epcot’s restaurants.

Nov 30, 2023

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5 min read

Sneakers and Armored Cars: How a Shoe Company Empire Allegedly Used a Chinese Money Laundering Ring

James Regis Whitner, Jr. is a known figure in the world of sneakers and fashion. A wide spanning investigation alleges his companies, including Social Status, used a Chinese money laundering ring.

Nov 27, 2023

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7 min read

Court Watch #52: Park Ranger Problems

Who's in charge in saving a life? Plus: Justice Department closes a 1968 case, MIT Media Lab drama, building bribery, loan fraud, sextortion, and a war on Christmas in...November?

Nov 17, 2023

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7 min read

‘Hello Sir/Ma’am’: Person Linked to Scam Asks FBI for His Seized Cryptocurrency Back

The FBI froze cryptocurrency stored in a Binance account the agency believes is linked to a scam targeting an elderly victim. The apparent owner would like it back.

Nov 13, 2023

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5 min read

Court Watch #51: King of the (Copyright) World?

Leo DiCaprio's Instagram gets him sued. Plus: A Nashville shooter copycat, always accept track changes, DOJ filter teams, sham Army marriage, bomb at Chinese embassy, and South Dakota hates us.

Nov 10, 2023

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10 min read

The Ask

Court Watch hits its one-year anniversary: A look back on our impact and a request to our readers.

Nov 8, 2023

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12 min read