Finland investigates suspected break-ins at several MPs homes, authorities say

Finnish authorities said on Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which President Alexander Stubb said would be “an attack on democracy” if confirmed. Following media reports of the break-ins, speaker of parliament Jussi Halla-aho confirmed that parliament had been made aware of a “significant” number…

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Michigan residents face terrorism charges for alleged threats to government leaders

Two Michigan residents are facing terrorism charges in separate incidents for allegedly threatening elected officials. Anthony Dekinderen, 61 of Lake Orion, sent emails to a Michigan-based journalist threatening to kill members of the Michigan Supreme Court, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, state Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office said in a statement.…

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Members of Russian Intelligence Services Network Charged with Conspiring to Finance Terrorism and Commit Murder for Hire in the United States

The Department of Justice announced today the unsealing of charges against five individuals working for the intelligence services of the Russian Federation to conduct attacks and murders around the world, including in the United States. As detailed in the unsealed indictment, the network is alleged to have, among other things, paid and attempted to pay…

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Calgary YouTuber charged with death threats against Prime Minister

A Calgary man accused of threatening Prime Minister Mark Carney’s life in a YouTube video will remain in custody. Jamie Da Costa, 31, was ordered detained earlier this month, defence lawyer Adriano Iovinelli noted during a court appearance on Tuesday. As of Tuesday morning, Da Costa was still in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre.…

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Man arrested after incident with Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee, police say

A 38-year-old Ohio man was arrested Sunday after allegedly “pushing his way” through a crowd at a fair where Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Ohio, was speaking, according to authorities. The suspect, identified by police as Patrick Havas, allegedly knocked two people to the ground before being taken into custody, according to the…

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