- U.S. Embassy in Ankara alerted to potential threats of terrorism and kidnappings
October 23, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Turkey on Friday issued a warning that there could be potential terrorist attacks against American citizens and other foreign nationals in the capital city of Ankara, telling them to take precautionary measures. “The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. […]
- South Carolina Mayoral Candidate Arrested Over Staged Kidnapping: Police
A mayoral candidate in South Carolina was arrested this week after faking her own kidnapping, police officials said. Sabrina Belcher, 29, whose campaign says she is the first black female to run for mayor in Sumter, admitted to planning the ruse, the Sumter Police Department said in a press release. Belcher recorded herself being kidnapped […]
- Secret Service charges Maryland man for threatening to kidnap and kill Biden, Harris: Baltimore Sun
October 21, 2020 Secret Service agents have charged a Maryland man for threatening in a letter to kidnap and kill Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and rape his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), The Baltimore Sun has reported. Additionally, he supposedly targeted Democratic supporters, the Secret Service said. The federal criminal complaint states that: […]
- Gretchen Whitmer Echoes Joe Biden, Says Trump ‘Complicit’ in Kidnap Plot, Without Evidence
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) claimed Thursday that President Donald Trump is “complicit” in stoking extremists like the ones who had planned an alleged plot to kidnap her and overthrow the state’s government. Whitmer’s remarks came in a livestreamed address in which she noted President Trump’s remarks on white supremacy during the first presidential debate. […]
- Police: Mayoral Candidate Faked Own Kidnapping, Beating for Sympathy Votes
A mayoral candidate in Sumter, South Carolina, faces criminal charges for allegedly faking her own kidnapping and beating to garner publicity, sympathy, and votes. “Sabrina Belcher, 29, carried out the stunt on Facebook Live, police say, with help from 34-year-old Christopher Eaddy,” according to WIS News. Belcher, who is reportedly a Democrat, told police Tuesday night […]