Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Focus Of UK Prime Minister Effort

10 Downing Street

In a previously released and recently updated policy paper, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns of Russia’s Shadow Fleet. “Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ poses a threat to our nations and others who depend on the world’s seas and oceans. We are coming together today determined to address the risks that the ‘shadow fleet’ poses to the … Read more

Michael Lee Tomasi Jailed For Making Online Threats Against Public Servants

Justice Department Logo

Rio Verde, Arizona, Resident Gets 15 Months In Prison and 36 Months Supervised Release Michael Lee Tomasi, 38, of Rio Verde, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for making online threats against public servants, including federal officials. Tomasi also was ordered to forfeit an assault rifle, … Read more

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Seeks Additional Progress on Federal Marijuana Law

Barbara Lee

Congresswoman Barbara Lee and lawmakers are urging President Biden to make further progress on federal marijuana law before the end of the administration Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), led lawmakers in sending a … Read more

Blueacorn PPP Loan Company Founders Charged With Fraud

Justice Department Logo

Co-Founders of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Charged for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – An indictment was unsealed yesterday in the Northern District of Texas charging two co-founders of Blueacorn, a lender service provider, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the U.S. … Read more

The Big Mess That Was A Joint Statement By Oakland City Council At Large Candidates On Ballot Placement Problem

Kanitha and Selika bring Alameda County Elections Problem To Public Light

Oakland, CA (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Originally, a number of Oakland City Council Candidates, starting first with Selika Thomas, noted that the placement of names on the 2024 Elections ballot were such that Ms. Thomas’ name, in particular, was completely off the screen – unless you had the presence-of-mind to scroll down. That indicates a … Read more

MSNBC Morning Joe Team Fears Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Will Dig Up Old Intern Death Incident

Morning Joe And Trump

Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – What this all has to do with matters of true national law enforcement interest is a question, but for now the news is that there’s a reason the MSNBC Morning Joe team of Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski went down to Trump’s home The Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach … Read more

Political Attacks On Oakland Progressives Didn’t Score On All Fronts And Here’s Why

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The much talked about political attacks on those in Oakland who call themselves “progressive” or who are identified as such by other political observers, had a look that it was going to succeed and with flying colors. But, if one eliminates the victorious recall votes against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao … Read more

Robert Purbeck 10 Years In Jail For Hacking, Identity Theft

Justice Department Logo

Washington, D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, an Idaho man named Robert Purbeck was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for hacking into the computer servers of 19 victims across the United States, stealing personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to more than 132,000 people, and attempting to extort a Florida … Read more

Derrick Bernard Jr., Ashely Blackcloud, Deanna West, Indicted For Hate Crime

Justice Department Logo

Denver (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Derrick Bernard Jr., 35, Ashely Blackcloud, 40, and Deanna West, 38, were indicted by a federal grand jury for maliciously conveying false information about a threat made by means of fire: a burning cross in front of a … Read more

Port Of Oakland Start Doing Economic Development Stop Name Stealing

Port Of Oakland

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – When the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners approved the totally silly idea of changing Oakland Airport’s name to include “San Francisco”, the hue and cry from many Oaklanders was “What the hell are you doing?” To this blogger, me, that idea represented the latest example of how Oakland has … Read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Talks With President-Elect of The USA Donald Trump

Parliament-Buildings-Ottawa

Ottowa, Canada (Special to ZennieReport.com) – On the evening of November 6, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his election as President of the United States of America for a second term. The two leaders discussed the enduring and successful partnership between Canada and … Read more

The Oakland Coal Truth: Behind The Coverup Of OBOT And Coal By The City Of Oakland

Ogre And Obot Graphic

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com and based on a post at OaklandNewsNowBlog.com) – The newest phase in the discussion of the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal was ignited Sunday by Carol Wyatt, a West Oakland activist.  In a message to me, Zennie Abraham, Ms. Wyatt asked the following questions in this Nextdoor post: Re: Coal in … Read more

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer To Smash Gangs

10 Downing Street

London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The UK Prime Minister is set to announce an additional £75 million to boost border security, bringing the investment in the Border Security Command over the next two years to £150 million.  Marking the first time the INTERPOL General Assembly has been hosted in the UK in over 50 years, … Read more

Tara Sreekrishnan Gets Tony Thurmond California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Endorsement

Tony Thurmond

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced his endorsement of Tara Sreekrishnan in her campaign for State Assembly District 26. Thurmond praised Tara’s leadership, experience, and dedication to expanding opportunities for students and families across Santa Clara County. “Tara Sreekrishnan is a proven leader who has fought for … Read more

Brenda Harbin-Forte Opponent Ryan Richardson Defaulted on His Home Mortgage, Had Federal Tax Liens

Judge Brenda Harbin Forte

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Oakland community group Coalition for Community Engagement today said that it is more important than ever that retired judge Brenda Habrin-Forte be elected Oakland City Attorney after the discovering her opponent Ryan Richardson failed to make mortgage payments on his home and had federal tax liens filed against him. … Read more