James Reddick
@jreddjourno.bsky.social
Journalist in Boston. Usually editing @therecordmedia.bsky.social and otherwise covering science, the environment, politics and the strange times we're in.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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NEW: DOJ issued warrant to Starlink over systems allegedly used in wire fraud and money laundering operations aimed at Americans; @lhn.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social have the scoop
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
NEW: DOJ issued warrant to Starlink over systems allegedly used in wire fraud and money laundering operations aimed at Americans; @lhn.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social have the scoop
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These are shocking photos from @chicagotribune.com photog @mandophotos.bsky.social. The entire scene today in Little Village is grotesque but these three really jumped out because federal agents are pointing weapons directly at people...again.
November 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
These are shocking photos from @chicagotribune.com photog @mandophotos.bsky.social. The entire scene today in Little Village is grotesque but these three really jumped out because federal agents are pointing weapons directly at people...again.
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China sentences 5 Myanmar scam kingpins to death
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via @jreddjourno.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
China sentences 5 Myanmar scam kingpins to death
Five others were handed life sentences, while nine of the accused were handed prison sentences of three to 20 years.
therecord.media
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
China sentences 5 Myanmar scam kingpins to death
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via @jreddjourno.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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dawg they’re live laugh loving the white house. president homegoods
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
dawg they’re live laugh loving the white house. president homegoods
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The REAL 60 Minutes would've asked at least one question about Epstein.
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The REAL 60 Minutes would've asked at least one question about Epstein.
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SecDef announces another (now 10th) lawless strike in the Caribbean.
Allegedly the vessel was operated by Tren de Aragua.
Despite the administration's bogus "narco-terrorism" framing, this is not a counterterrorism action and there is no armed conflict.
Just illegal, premeditated killing.
Allegedly the vessel was operated by Tren de Aragua.
Despite the administration's bogus "narco-terrorism" framing, this is not a counterterrorism action and there is no armed conflict.
Just illegal, premeditated killing.
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
SecDef announces another (now 10th) lawless strike in the Caribbean.
Allegedly the vessel was operated by Tren de Aragua.
Despite the administration's bogus "narco-terrorism" framing, this is not a counterterrorism action and there is no armed conflict.
Just illegal, premeditated killing.
Allegedly the vessel was operated by Tren de Aragua.
Despite the administration's bogus "narco-terrorism" framing, this is not a counterterrorism action and there is no armed conflict.
Just illegal, premeditated killing.
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Boston is just getting started! #NoKings #50501Movement
October 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Boston is just getting started! #NoKings #50501Movement
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The U.S. seized about $15 billion worth of bitcoin from accounts allegedly linked Cambodian-based cyber scam operations — the largest forfeiture in the Justice Department’s history therecord.media/feds-sanctio...
Feds sanction Cambodian conglomerate over cyber scams, seize $15 billion from chairman
The Treasury Department targeted the company, Prince Group, and 146 associated people and entities with sanctions.
therecord.media
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The U.S. seized about $15 billion worth of bitcoin from accounts allegedly linked Cambodian-based cyber scam operations — the largest forfeiture in the Justice Department’s history therecord.media/feds-sanctio...
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“YOU hit HER.”
CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)
CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)
October 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“YOU hit HER.”
CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)
CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)
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shocking details out of an ICE raid on an apartment building in South Shore area of Chicago on September 30th abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
shocking details out of an ICE raid on an apartment building in South Shore area of Chicago on September 30th abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
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Next move from OMB - canceling $8 billion in clean energy funds. You will note, all of the projects are in states led by Democrats
October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Next move from OMB - canceling $8 billion in clean energy funds. You will note, all of the projects are in states led by Democrats
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Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats, has died. She was 91.
Jane Goodall, Who Befriended and Studied Chimpanzees, Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats during a life dedicated to animals and environmental conservation, has died. She was 91.
bloom.bg
October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats, has died. She was 91.
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3 companies are peddling AI products which synthesize evidence for police + prosecutors. Critics are alarmed by the new AI use case, cite potential for exculpatory evidence to be overlooked + errors to be introduced. AI shouldn't be used to put people in jail they say
therecord.media/law-enforcem...
therecord.media/law-enforcem...
Law enforcement is using AI to synthesize evidence. Is the justice system ready for it?
Busy law enforcement agencies are trying out AI platforms that process large amounts of evidence to help officers build cases. Experts say there are potential dangers for everyone involved.
therecord.media
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
3 companies are peddling AI products which synthesize evidence for police + prosecutors. Critics are alarmed by the new AI use case, cite potential for exculpatory evidence to be overlooked + errors to be introduced. AI shouldn't be used to put people in jail they say
therecord.media/law-enforcem...
therecord.media/law-enforcem...
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The secret service has allegedly dismantled something very bizarre near the UN. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Secret Service says it dismantled ‘imminent telecommunications threat’ near UN general assembly ahead of Trump speech – live
US authorities say hidden system included over 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers in the New York area with the power to interfere with emergency communication services
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The secret service has allegedly dismantled something very bizarre near the UN. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Louisiana has to build three new natural gas power plants to accommodate the "AI" data center that Meta just crammed through because said center will use *Three Times* as much electricity (and, thus, attendant resources) as the *Entire City Of New Orleans*, every year.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
La. regulators approve Entergy power plants for Meta’s AI data center
Louisiana Public Service Commissioners voted four to one to approve Entergy’s three new gas plants to power Meta’s largest-ever data center.
www.kplctv.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Louisiana has to build three new natural gas power plants to accommodate the "AI" data center that Meta just crammed through because said center will use *Three Times* as much electricity (and, thus, attendant resources) as the *Entire City Of New Orleans*, every year.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
Y'all this isn't sustainable.
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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www.dorchesterfoodcoop.com/news/urgent-... Dorchester Food Co-op is facing closure in 2 months! @welcometodot.bsky.social @universalhub.com
URGENT: Facing Closure in Two Months, Please Shop to Keep the Dorchester Food Co-op Open — Dorchester Food Co-op
Urgent: Facing Closure in Two Months, Please Shop to Keep the Dorchester Food Co-op Open Dear Dorchester Food Co-op Member-Owners, Please, support what you own : now and each week , the Co-op...
www.dorchesterfoodcoop.com
August 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
www.dorchesterfoodcoop.com/news/urgent-... Dorchester Food Co-op is facing closure in 2 months! @welcometodot.bsky.social @universalhub.com
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Wild. Completely and totally unlawful.
The Department of Energy HQ is purportedly cancelling all pending #FOIA requests submitted before October 1, 2024, unless the requester emails a specific address w/i 30 days asking the agency to continue processing.
This is wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15490.pdf
This is wildly illegal.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15490.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
August 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Wild. Completely and totally unlawful.
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Journalist. Boko Haram survivor. Award-winning restaurant manager. ICE detainee.
He fled Boko Haram and helped build an award-winning restaurant. Now he’s facing deportation.
Paul Dama left Nigeria after being kidnapped in 2018. His detention feels like "a second kidnapping," says his sister.
www.motherjones.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Journalist. Boko Haram survivor. Award-winning restaurant manager. ICE detainee.
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Crypto ATMs being used for scams and money laundering?
I’m shocked, shocked I tell you!
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I’m shocked, shocked I tell you!
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Crypto ATMs fueling criminal activity, Treasury warns
The Treasury Department warned that the massive increase in the number of crypto ATMs — convertible virtual currency kiosks — has been accompanied by a spike in the number of operators who fail to com...
therecord.media
August 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Crypto ATMs being used for scams and money laundering?
I’m shocked, shocked I tell you!
Via @jreddjourno.bsky.social @ @therecordmedia.bsky.social
I’m shocked, shocked I tell you!
Via @jreddjourno.bsky.social @ @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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The White House has put new limits on NIH awards to scientists, potentially restricting billions in grants
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... New with @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social and Ken Thomas
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... New with @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social and Ken Thomas
Trump Administration Puts New Chokehold on Billions in Health-Research Funding
The National Institutes of Health can’t award grants to outside researchers under a new White House restriction.
www.wsj.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The White House has put new limits on NIH awards to scientists, potentially restricting billions in grants
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... New with @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social and Ken Thomas
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... New with @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social and Ken Thomas
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when they close it all up, I do believe this will go down as the funniest video on the internet
July 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
when they close it all up, I do believe this will go down as the funniest video on the internet
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New at Media Nation: An astonishing passage in the @wsj.com's latest exclusive on Trump and Epstein. Plus, two @bostonglobe.com journalists are attacked while on assignment at Mass and Cass, and veteran political reporter @gintautasd.bsky.social moves to a new gig.
An astonishing passage in the WSJ. Plus, Globe journos attacked, and a Statehouse media move.
This morning I want to highlight an astonishing passage in The Wall Street Journal’s new report (gift link) that Donald Trump’s name does indeed show up in the Epstein files: They told …
dankennedy.net
July 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
New at Media Nation: An astonishing passage in the @wsj.com's latest exclusive on Trump and Epstein. Plus, two @bostonglobe.com journalists are attacked while on assignment at Mass and Cass, and veteran political reporter @gintautasd.bsky.social moves to a new gig.
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The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft’s SharePoint document management software
US Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached in Microsoft SharePoint Hack
The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
bloom.bg
July 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft’s SharePoint document management software