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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

Sep 15, 2026 11:46 AM EDT

Associated Press,

FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday defended the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.

FBI Columbia to host free public presentation on Nihilistic Violent Extremism

Sep 10, 2026 6:40 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

According to agents with FBI Columbia, “nihilistic and violent extremism” is on the rise across South Carolina.

FBI warns about Chinese spies posing as recruiters on job platforms

Jun 4, 2026 5:28 PM EDT

CNN,

A multi-national intelligence agency is warning Chinese spies are posing as fake job recruiters.

West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil

Jan 8, 2026 6:11 PM EST

Lee Williams,

A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children’s aunt.

FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’

Jun 1, 2025 7:16 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said.

FBI: Online scams collected more than $16 billion

Apr 23, 2025 5:47 PM EDT

CNN,

Americans lost more than $16-billion to online scams last year.

FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report shows SC seniors were targeted most, lost almost $60m

Apr 23, 2025 3:14 PM EDT

ABC Team,

A new report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Wednesday shows cybercriminals stole almost $150 million from South Carolinians last year, a marked increase from 2023 with seniors accounting for over a third of reported losses.

FBI warns about ransomware for Gmail, Outlook users

Mar 19, 2025 5:58 PM EDT

CNN,

The FBI is asking people and companies to take extra steps to protect their Outlook, Gmail, and other popular accounts.

FBI Director announces resignation

Dec 11, 2024 2:26 PM EST

ABC News, Crysty Vaughan,

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term next month.

“Protecting your vote” — local FBI agent discusses Election Day priorities, who you can call with issues

Nov 4, 2024 6:14 PM EST

Lee Williams,

With just hours to go until Election Day, local FBI agents say they want to help instill confidence in voters as they head to the polls, and are sharing their role in protecting your vote.

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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI Columbia to host free public presentation on Nihilistic Violent Extremism

FBI warns about Chinese spies posing as recruiters on job platforms

West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil

FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’

FBI: Online scams collected more than $16 billion

FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report shows SC seniors were targeted most, lost almost $60m

FBI warns about ransomware for Gmail, Outlook users

FBI Director announces resignation

“Protecting your vote” — local FBI agent discusses Election Day priorities, who you can call with issues

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