Staten Island pig Lucy can stay at home, says mayor
What a situation! A pet pig from Staten Island has gained quite a following after a recent dispute with health officials, and the local mayor, Eric Adams, has now stepped in to resolve things. Lori Anne Ganon, Lucy the Pygmy Pig’s owner, received a supportive call from first vice mayor Randy Mastro, who confirmed that […]
Family in NYC struggles to keep their dying pygmy pig at home in its last days, while the city warns of taking the pet away.
A Staten Island family is fighting to keep their elderly pet pigs at home during their final days, despite the city’s efforts to remove them. The Gannone family, long-time residents of Tottenville, is facing significant fines after a report was made about their 15-year-old Pygmy Pig, Lucy, to the Department of Health. Currently, Lucy is […]
US DOJ seeks to take $225M in cryptocurrency linked to pig butchering scams
DOJ Targets Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed a coordinated effort alongside the Secret Service to address a significant cryptocurrency investment fraud case, amounting to over $225 million. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the DOJ announced that they had filed civil forfeiture actions against more than $225.3 million […]
Justice Department Moves to Claim a Record $225 Million Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scams
Simply put The U.S. federal government has moved to seize $225.3 million in USDT, which is Tether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. This particular cryptocurrency is linked to what’s known as “pig slaughter” or confidence fraud. Tether collaborated with the U.S. Secret Service to facilitate these seizures. On Wednesday, officials revealed they filed to seize a significant amount […]
DOJ reveals biggest cryptocurrency confiscation linked to ‘pig butchering’ frauds
The Justice Department revealed on Wednesday that it has executed the largest seizure of cryptocurrency ever linked to what’s referred to as pig breeding fraud. A civil forfeiture complaint was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District Court for the District of Columbia, involving the seizure of over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency. Federal […]
Fognini refers to Moutet as ‘little pig’ during a tense handshake at the Stuttgart Open
Tennis Match in Germany Results in Heated Exchange A tennis match in Germany earlier this week had its share of drama. Corentin Moutet faced off against Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Stuttgart Open, ultimately winning with scores of 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. Moutet was visibly excited after his win, even pumping his fist […]
Fabio Fognini labels Corentin Moutet a ‘pig’ and a ‘piece of s–t’ during intense tennis confrontation
Fognini and Moutet Face Off in Tense Match at Stuttgart Open On Tuesday, two of tennis’s most passionate competitors clashed, and the aftermath was far from pleasant. The 38-year-old Italian player, Fabio Fognini, faced off against 26-year-old Frenchman Corentin Moutet at the Stuttgart Open. As they exchanged waves post-match, things seemed, well, okay at first. […]
Supermarkets in the UK halt deliveries from a Lincolnshire pig farm due to animal cruelty allegations.
Major Supermarkets Halt Supplies Over Animal Welfare Violations Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons have ceased sourcing pigs from certain Lincolnshire farms following reports of animal abuse. Covertly filmed materials reveal a farm worker at North Moor Farm violently handling a pig, reportedly slamming it down onto a hard surface. Additional distressing footage, from a Cranswick-owned […]
Lost New Orleans Police Chief Drives Through Jazz Fest In Pig Vehicle
New Orleans Police Chief Rides Pig-Shaped Golf Cart at Festival Anne Kirkpatrick, the police chief of New Orleans, was seen riding a golf cart shaped like a pig at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival this past Saturday, as shown in footage shared by the Daily Caller. The video reveals Kirkpatrick and the pig-themed […]
Hawaii teen facing 10-year sentence for stealing pet pig, killing it for $1k hunting contest prize
The Hawaiian teenager is faced in prison for up to 10 years after he and Pal steal a female pet pig and massacre him to fall into a $1,000 hunting contest award. Jaden Jalsky Magana, 19, and his accomplice Chris Ryan Saito Carino, 20, allegedly stolen “Eddie” from Sarah Haynes’ Maui Farm last May. They […]