The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that more than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders were arrested during a three-month, nationwide operation conducted by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces. The task forces identified 195 offenders who either produced child pornography or committed child sexual abuse.
The 61 task forces across all 50 states are comprised of more than 4,500 federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, led the coordinated operation known as "Broken Heart" during the months of March, April and May of this year. Over the span of three months, the task forces investigated 25,200 complaints of technology-facilitated crimes against children.
"No child should ever have to endure sexual abuse," Attorney General Jeff Sessions said. "And yet, in recent years, certain forms of modern technology have facilitated the spread of child pornography and created greater incentives for its production. We at the Department of Justice are determined to strike back against these repugnant crimes. It is shocking and very sad that in this one operation, we have arrested more than 2,300 alleged child predators and investigated some 25,200 sexual abuse complaints. Any would-be criminal should be warned: this Department will remain relentless in hunting down those who victimize our children."
Operation Broken Heart targeted suspects who produce, distribute, receive and possess child pornography; engage in online enticement of children for sexual purposes; engage in sex trafficking of children; and travel across state lines or to foreign countries and sexually abuse children.
For more information, visit the ICAC Task Force webpage at: https://www.icactaskforce.org/.
Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 5:49 PM EDT 2018-06-12 21:49:43 GMT
WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that more than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders were arrested during a three-month, nationwide operation conducted by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces. The task forces identified 195 offenders who either produced child pornography or committed child sexual abuse.
>>WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that more than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders were arrested during a three-month, nationwide operation conducted by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces. The task forces identified 195 offenders who either produced child pornography or committed child sexual abuse.
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 8:33 PM EDT 2018-06-13 00:33:46 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Transit Authority is launching an investigation after the union representing bus workers, called out the Human Resources Director for racist remarks. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1015 President Thomas Leighty says they are concerned with the agency's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. The comments were brought to the unions attention last week on Facebook.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Transit Authority is launching an investigation after the union representing bus workers, called out the Human Resources Director for racist remarks. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1015 President Thomas Leighty says they are concerned with the agency's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. The comments were brought to the unions attention last week on Facebook.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 2:01 AM EDT 2018-06-13 06:01:50 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - One man in Spokane says the crime in his neighborhood just won't quit, and he's saying enough is enough. Even security cameras aren't stopping these thieves. Early Tuesday morning, the man caught thieves breaking into a van and trying to get into two other SUVs. And it's far from the first time he's caught something like this on camera.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - One man in Spokane says the crime in his neighborhood just won't quit, and he's saying enough is enough. Even security cameras aren't stopping these thieves. Early Tuesday morning, the man caught thieves breaking into a van and trying to get into two other SUVs. And it's far from the first time he's caught something like this on camera.
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 1:24 PM EDT 2018-06-12 17:24:47 GMT
An inspector general report finds two dams critical to U.S. national security are at high risk for "insider threats" due to poor computer security.
>>An inspector general report finds two dams critical to U.S. national security are at high risk for "insider threats" due to poor computer security. The Monday report does not name the two dams, but they are among five considered "critical infrastructure."
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 6:11 PM EDT 2018-06-12 22:11:36 GMT
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Two people were arrested Monday night after what started as a minor traffic violation, according to Spokane County Sheriff's deputies. At around 9 p.m., Deputy Brad Humphrey spotted a green Buick parked in the parking lot of the Airway Heights Walmart.
>>AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - Two people were arrested Monday night after what started as a minor traffic violation, according to Spokane County Sheriff's deputies. At around 9 p.m., Deputy Brad Humphrey spotted a green Buick parked in the parking lot of the Airway Heights Walmart.
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 11:42 AM EDT 2018-06-12 15:42:19 GMT
SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho - The Shoshone County Sheriff's office has identified a body found on Saturday in Kingston as missing 60-year-old woman Shannan Souza. Souza went missing on May 25 while she was walking her dog by the river behind the Shoshone County Airport in Smelterville. Souza, from Kellogg, parked her car near the airport.
>>SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho - The Shoshone County Sheriff's office has identified a body found on Saturday in Kingston as missing 60-year-old woman Shannan Souza. Souza went missing on May 25 while she was walking her dog by the river behind the Shoshone County Airport in Smelterville. Souza, from Kellogg, parked her car near the airport.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 8:46 AM EDT 2018-06-13 12:46:56 GMT
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is declaring that oil prices are too high and blaming a coalition of countries that control a significant portion of the world's supply of crude petroleum. Trump tweeted on Wednesday: "Oil prices are too high, OPEC is at it again. Not good!" Oil prices are too high, OPEC is at it again. Not good!
>>WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is declaring that oil prices are too high and blaming a coalition of countries that control a significant portion of the world's supply of crude petroleum. Trump tweeted on Wednesday: "Oil prices are too high, OPEC is at it again. Not good!" Oil prices are too high, OPEC is at it again. Not good!
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 8:27 AM EDT 2018-06-13 12:27:22 GMT
LOS ANGELES - Disney has released its first teaser trailer for Tim Burton's remake of the classic "Dumbo." The live-action film stars Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Alan Arkin, Eva Green and Micheal Keaton. Originally released in 1941, "Dumbo" is the story about an elephant with big ears who can fly. The trailer features clips of Dumbo taking flight and Norwegian pop star Aurora singing "Baby Mine."
>>LOS ANGELES - Disney has released its first teaser trailer for Tim Burton's remake of the classic "Dumbo." The live-action film stars Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Alan Arkin, Eva Green and Micheal Keaton. Originally released in 1941, "Dumbo" is the story about an elephant with big ears who can fly. The trailer features clips of Dumbo taking flight and Norwegian pop star Aurora singing "Baby Mine."
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 8:10 AM EDT 2018-06-13 12:10:14 GMT
MOSCOW - North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. The soccer showpiece will return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco got 65 at the FIFA Congress in Moscow on Wednesday.
>>MOSCOW - North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. The soccer showpiece will return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco got 65 at the FIFA Congress in Moscow on Wednesday.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 2:01 AM EDT 2018-06-13 06:01:50 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - One man in Spokane says the crime in his neighborhood just won't quit, and he's saying enough is enough. Even security cameras aren't stopping these thieves. Early Tuesday morning, the man caught thieves breaking into a van and trying to get into two other SUVs. And it's far from the first time he's caught something like this on camera.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - One man in Spokane says the crime in his neighborhood just won't quit, and he's saying enough is enough. Even security cameras aren't stopping these thieves. Early Tuesday morning, the man caught thieves breaking into a van and trying to get into two other SUVs. And it's far from the first time he's caught something like this on camera.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 1:57 AM EDT 2018-06-13 05:57:03 GMT
Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories from Tuesday, June 12th.
>>Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories from Tuesday, June 12th.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 1:26 AM EDT 2018-06-13 05:26:18 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawsuit filed on behalf of a former deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, says the Justice Department has repeatedly refused to provide McCabe documents related to his firing. The complaint filed Tuesday says the Justice Department has publicly defended McCabe's firing yet failed to identify for McCabe the policies and procedures it followed before dismissing him.
>>WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawsuit filed on behalf of a former deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, says the Justice Department has repeatedly refused to provide McCabe documents related to his firing. The complaint filed Tuesday says the Justice Department has publicly defended McCabe's firing yet failed to identify for McCabe the policies and procedures it followed before dismissing him.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 1:19 AM EDT 2018-06-13 05:19:21 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans are considering next steps on two immigration bills after GOP leaders persuaded moderate Republicans to drop their renegade effort to force votes on legislation that would have protected young "Dreamer" immigrants with a path to citizenship. Instead, leaders reached a deal with moderates and conservatives that will allow two votes on other bills, starting as soon as next week.
>>WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans are considering next steps on two immigration bills after GOP leaders persuaded moderate Republicans to drop their renegade effort to force votes on legislation that would have protected young "Dreamer" immigrants with a path to citizenship. Instead, leaders reached a deal with moderates and conservatives that will allow two votes on other bills, starting as soon as next week.
>>Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 12:48 AM EDT 2018-06-13 04:48:37 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An alliance of U.S. education groups is expressing shock that the Trump administration would let schools buy metal detectors and extra police through a program Congress has used to defend its response to school shootings.
>>AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An alliance of U.S. education groups is expressing shock that the Trump administration would let schools buy metal detectors and extra police through a program Congress has used to defend its response to school shootings.
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 11:29 PM EDT 2018-06-13 03:29:49 GMT
HOLIDAY, Fla. - A man accused of crashing a stolen car into a ditch in Florida was arrested with his pet monkey, named Monk, clinging to his shirt. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office posted body camera video from the arrest last week on their Facebook page. In it, Monk gives the man a hug before he's taken away in a police car.
>>HOLIDAY, Fla. - A man accused of crashing a stolen car into a ditch in Florida was arrested with his pet monkey, named Monk, clinging to his shirt. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office posted body camera video from the arrest last week on their Facebook page. In it, Monk gives the man a hug before he's taken away in a police car.
>>Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 10:53 PM EDT 2018-06-13 02:53:26 GMT
SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (AP) - "Roof! Roof!" He was practically begging to be rescued. Firefighters in the Minneapolis suburb of Spring Lake Park on Friday managed to help a 180-pound (82-kilogram) Saint Bernard named Whiskey who had gotten stuck on the small roof of the overhang at a side door of his home.
>>SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (AP) - "Roof! Roof!" He was practically begging to be rescued. Firefighters in the Minneapolis suburb of Spring Lake Park on Friday managed to help a 180-pound (82-kilogram) Saint Bernard named Whiskey who had gotten stuck on the small roof of the overhang at a side door of his home.
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