Crime News
Stories that involve law enforcement investigations and court cases involving the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. The subjects of all stories who are accused of criminal wrongdoing should be presumed innocent, unless affirmed otherwise.
Man arrested for fraud, money laundering in Sky pirate operation
A 52-year-old British man was arrested by local police on suspicion of fraud and money laundering in connection with an illegal broadcast operation involving programming from Sky television.
Judge delays sentencing of Fox Leaks co-conspirator
Marco Gaudino admitted to helping journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems used by Fox News and others.
Appeals court sides against journalist Timothy Burke in Fox leaks case
An appeals court has denied Florida journalist Timothy Burke's request to have the government return computers and other items seized from his home last year.
American who hacked T-Mobile in 2021 arrested in Turkey, faces extradition
John Binns, 24, admitted to accessing servers connected to T-Mobile; he was federally indicted in 2022.
TEGNA anchor accused of child sex crimes in Texas
William Johnson is accused of child sex crimes that allegedly occurred before he joined a TEGNA television station last year.
Ex-KNBC producer Phil Drechsler accepts plea deal in child porn case
A 61-year-old former news producer will plead guilty to one count of child pornography distribution, according to court records.
Judge sets October trial date in Tim Burke hacking case
The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.
Co-conspirator in Fox News leaks case to plead guilty next week
Marco Gaudino, 24, allegedly worked with Florida journalist Timothy Burke to break into computer systems used by news organizations.
Washington man charged in conspiracy involving Florida journalist, Fox News leaks
Using the alias "EyewitnessZunes," Marco Gaudino allegedly worked with Tim Burke to break into computer services associated with news outlets.
FCC upholds revocation of Pennsylvania radio station owner’s broadcast license
The broadcaster, Roger Wahl, shut down his radio operation on Friday.
Florida journalist enters not guilty plea in federal criminal hacking case
The journalist, Timothy Burke, was arranged on a dozen counts related to computer hacking, conspiracy and electronic interception.
Journalism groups walk back support for Fox News leaker
News outlets and press freedom groups are torn between supporting former journalist Timothy Burke and the broadcast TV outlets he allegedly victimized.