Crime

13 Real-Life Las Vegas Bank Robberies and Scandals

Lauren Banks on Jun 8, 2007 (Updated: May 24, 2023)

Danny Ocean & Co. are back at it, this time taking Las Vegas by storm once again. In 2001's Ocean's 11, we saw the crew take out not one but three Las Vegas casinos at one time -- the MGM, The Bellagio, and the Mirage. In Ocean's 12, the team heads across the pond to pull off another heist. This time, to dismal reviews, they were after the world's oldest stock certificate, issued by Dutch East India Company in 1602. This Friday, June 8th, they're back in Vegas.

Rudy Giuliani’s Press Secretary Has InfoWars Reporter Matt Lepacek Arrested… For Asking Questions

Lauren Banks on Jun 7, 2007 (Updated: Dec 17, 2020)

InfoWars reporter Matt Lepacek was charged with criminal trespass for asking questions at the GOP debate in New Hampshire.

Paris Hilton Says She Is Too Beautiful For Jail

J. Frank Wilson on May 11, 2007 (Updated: May 28, 2018)

Terrified that her 45-day prison sentence for drunk driving will plunge her into a world of daily beatings, group showers and a total absence of anything that's even vaguely "hot," Paris Hilton is doing all she can to get out of jail before she even goes in.

Behind-The-Scenes Protectors Foil Internet Hacker Attack

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 8, 2007 (Updated: Mar 6, 2023)

A hacker attack on the Internet failed this week — but experts warn there could be more to come. Three of the 13 computers that help direct all Internet traffic were hit with a flood of data requests Tuesday. Although it’s not yet clear where the torrent came from, it was most likely designed to …

Law & Order SVU Valentine’s Day Cards

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 8, 2007 (Updated: Jan 29, 2020)

Got someone special in your life who deserves a special Valentine’s Day treat? Having trouble finding the perfect card? You’re in luck! Artist Brandon Bird has created some wonderful Law & Order: SVU cards guaranteed to woo and impress. The small cards are $10 for a set of 8, are about business card size (4.25″ x 5.5″) and come complete with …

YouTube Receives Fresh Request In Japan to Better Police Uploads

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 6, 2006 (Updated: Jul 7, 2019)

A Japanese entertainment group has again asked the popular video-sharing site YouTube Inc. to implement a system to prevent users from uploading videos that would infringe copyrights, a group spokesman said. The Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers sent a letter making the request addressed to YouTube co-founders Chad Hurley and Steve …

5% Rise In UK Robberies Blamed on iPod

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 23, 2006 (Updated: Mar 8, 2017)

Even though overall crime in the UK has dropped, robbery rose by about 5% compared to last year. The reason? iPods are very attractive to robbers.

Police Find Marijuana Hidden Under Fold Of Belly Fat

J. Frank Wilson on Jun 20, 2006 (Updated: Jul 7, 2019)

Wow! Talk about a pot belly! Police in Omaha, Nebraska found a bag of pot hidden under a fold of belly fat. An overweight man used a roll of his skin to try to conceal a bag of marijuana from police.

Hacker Charged With Stealing Information From U.S. Army (2006)

J. Frank Wilson on May 4, 2006 (Updated: Oct 7, 2019)

Matthew R. Decker, 21, was indicted Tuesday in Wichita, Kansas, with ”accessing without authorization” U.S. Army computers and with ”unlawfully possessing, with intent to defraud,” 531 credit card numbers and account information. The government seeks the forfeiture of more than $53,200 in proceeds from the crimes, as well as computer equipment used in the crime, …