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Today’s FBI news includes a lawsuit filed by former agents who were fired after kneeling at a George Floyd protest, the sentencing of various criminals across the country, and a warning about holiday scams
Top FBI News for Monday, December 8, 2025
Former FBI Agents Sue Over Termination: A dozen former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit against the bureau and Department of Justice leaders, claiming they were unlawfully terminated for kneeling during racial justice protests in 2020. The agents allege wrongful termination and political retribution.
Sentencing in ATM Robbery Conspiracy: The leader of a group that forcibly removed ATMs from Dallas-area stores was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison. The individual, Joseph George Turner, had pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery.
Public Warnings for Holiday Scams: The FBI has issued warnings to the public to “take a beat” this holiday season and be vigilant against common fraud and scam schemes. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Other Recent FBI Headlines
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty: A sex offender pleaded guilty to possessing child sex abuse material on December 5.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking: A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 121 months in prison for conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking on December 5.
Arrest in 2021 D.C. Pipe Bomb Case: An arrest was made on December 4 in connection with the pipe bombs placed outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters on January 5, 2021. The suspect, Brian Cole Jr., reportedly confessed during an interview with investigators.
“El Chapo’s” Son Pleads Guilty: Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of “El Chapo” and a leader in the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago on December 2.
For more details on these and other cases, you can visit the official FBI Press Releases page or their News Stories section.
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