A former drug informant, Jorge Hernández, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort major cocaine traffickers by posing as a paralegal who could secure lighter sentences for them. He faces charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud, having demanded $1 million from traffickers in exchange for false promises of leniency, despite lacking the authority to do so.
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Apple Removes ICE Tracking App from App Store
Apple has removed the ICEBlock app, which allowed users to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, citing "objectionable content" and safety risks based on law enforcement feedback. The app, which recently surpassed 1 million downloads, faced criticism from ICE officials who deemed it dangerous, while another similar app, Coqui, remains available. Want More Context? 🔎
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