http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog basesyndication http://www.fbi.gov/logo.png http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/tenth-anniversary-of-unsolved-triple-murder-in-south-carolina http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/tenth-anniversary-of-unsolved-triple-murder-in-south-carolina Ten years ago, on May 16, 2003, the Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina was robbed and three people were murdered. At a memorial service today in Greer, the victims—bank employee Sylvia Holtzclaw and husband and wife James and Margaret Barnes—were honored, and the FBI and its law enforcement partners reaffirmed their commitment and dedication to the case. As we continue to remember the victims, we also continue to seek assistance from the public in solving this horrific crime. fbi Breaking News Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/director-testifies-regarding-fiscal-year-2014-budget-request http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/director-testifies-regarding-fiscal-year-2014-budget-request Director Mueller was on Capitol Hill today speaking to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies about the threats faced by the nation—and addressed by the Bureau—as well as the resources needed to combat them. fbi Breaking News Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/combating-elder-fraud http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/combating-elder-fraud In testimony today before a House subcommittee, FBI Criminal Investigative Division Deputy Assistant Director Joseph S. Campbell discussed the very important and rapidly growing problem of fraud against our nation’s seniors and what the FBI is doing to stop it. fbi Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/dozens-charged-nationwide-in-massive-health-care-fraud-takedown http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/dozens-charged-nationwide-in-massive-health-care-fraud-takedown At a press conference in Washington, D.C. today, FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko joined Attorney General Eric Holder, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and other officials in announcing charges against 89 individuals—including doctors, nurses, and other licensed medial professionals—for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $223 million in false billing. fbi Breaking News Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/ic3-releases-2012-internet-crime-report http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/ic3-releases-2012-internet-crime-report Today, as part of its ongoing education and prevention mission, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its latest annual snapshot of online crime and fraud—the 2012 Internet Crime Report. While there is no end to the variety of cyber scams, the report highlights some of the most frequent ones from 2012; includes charts for each of the 50 states detailing demographic, complaint, and dollar-loss data; and provides tips on what to look for to avoid becoming a victim. fbi Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/police-week-2013-honoring-the-fallen http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/police-week-2013-honoring-the-fallen In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week, when thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, D.C. to participate in a number of planned events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. fbi Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/the-fbi-and-leadership http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/the-fbi-and-leadership FBI.gov recently sat down with Janet Kamerman, executive assistant director of our Human Resources Branch—and one of the principal architects of the FBI’s Leadership Development Program—to talk about the importance of leadership at all levels of the organization. fbi Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/images-released-in-benghazi-investigation http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/images-released-in-benghazi-investigation This week, the FBI released images of three individuals who were on the grounds of the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi when it was attacked September 11, 2012. The grainy still images, taken from surveillance video, show three men who may be able to provide information to help the FBI’s larger probe into the attacks that resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya. fbi Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/new-most-wanted-terrorist http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/new-most-wanted-terrorist On the 40th anniversary of the cold-blooded murder of a New Jersey state trooper, the fugitive convicted of the killing, Joanne Chesimard, has been named a Most Wanted Terrorist by the FBI—the first woman ever and only the second domestic terrorist to make the list. A reward of up to $2 million is being offered for information leading to her arrest. fbi Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/evidence-response-teams-connect-with-kids http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/evidence-response-teams-connect-with-kids Members of our Evidence Response Teams (ERTs) often spend their days at scenes of deadly crimes or mass disaster sites collecting evidence to determine what happened and identify criminals or victims. But once in a while—as their hectic schedules allow—our ERT personnel leave behind the grim nature of their jobs to take part in outreach efforts with young people in their communities, demonstrating forensic procedures and often inspiring their audiences to consider a scientific or other type of career in the FBI. fbi Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/insider-threat-soldier-sentenced-for-attempted-espionage http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/insider-threat-soldier-sentenced-for-attempted-espionage William Millay, a 22-year-old military police officer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska, has been sentenced to a 16-year jail term in connection with his efforts to sell classified national defense information to a person he believed was a Russian intelligence officer. And Millay not only discussed his plans with other military members, he attempted to solicit help from them as well. fbi Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/fbi-top-ten-fugitive-eric-toth-in-custody http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/fbi-top-ten-fugitive-eric-toth-in-custody Eric Justin Toth, wanted for alleged possession and production of child pornography, was arrested in Nicaragua recently and is now in U.S. custody—a little more than a year after being placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. fbi Breaking News Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/2013-national-crime-victims-rights-week-april-21-27 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/2013-national-crime-victims-rights-week-april-21-27 Each April, the nation observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week—promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. fbi Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/assistance-for-victims-of-the-boston-marathon-bombings http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/assistance-for-victims-of-the-boston-marathon-bombings An important part of the FBI’s response to the Boston Marathon bombings is to identify victims and provide for the rights and needs of victims and their families. The FBI is encouraging individuals and families that were directly impacted by the bombings to contact the FBI Victim Assistance Call Center at 1-800-331-0075 to provide their information. Victims will be put in contact with the FBI Office for Victim Assistance. fbi Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/fbi-assists-boston-police-department-regarding-explosions-along-marathon-route-and-elsewhere http://www.fbi.gov/news/news_blog/fbi-assists-boston-police-department-regarding-explosions-along-marathon-route-and-elsewhere A multi-agency response including state and federal law enforcement agencies has been activated and is investigating the cause of the explosions along the Boston Marathon route and elsewhere. fbi Field Cases Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000