I’m not a jailer, nor have I ever been involved in my state’s prison system. But I think I can still safely say that these two Jail Deputies from Oconee County, Georgia probably should have known better. Deputy Dewayne Powers …

Before the omnipresence of “slide to unlock” touchscreens and passcodes, it seemed like I was the recipient of an accidental call at least once a week. We’ve all been there – and if you’re the one unknowingly blabbing to a …

I’m not really sure of my purpose behind reporting this. And I’m not really sure what this says about the internet, Facebook, people in general – if anything. Maybe it says something about our culture, and how criminals are made …

If you’re traveling around the U.K. and something pisses you off so much that you jokingly tweeting that you’re going to blow an airport “sky high” – have no fear. That’s because there is now precedent for the legality of …

China is becoming more and more of a progressive nation in terms of economic policies and personal freedoms. That being said, the communist government still flexes their power from time to time. It’s unfortunate that the Internet was the victim …

Jennifer Hudson experienced a loss I hope none of us ever have to face during our lifetimes. In October of 2008, Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew were murdered by William Balfour, her sister’s estranged ex-husband. Balfour, who spent seven years …

As we’ve seen in the past, social media can add some complications to the normal flow of legal proceedings. In recent months, we’ve seen court cases wind up declared mistrials because of the social media activity of jury members. Now, …

I’m not exactly sure what prompted 21-year-old Antoine Owens to (allegedly) break into a series of homes with the sole purpose of masturbating to porn, all I know is that my Monday morning thanks him, immensely. That’s right, in hey-you-really-don’t-have-it-all-that-bad …

When it comes to criminals who commit violent acts, it is oftentimes their sheer brutality that is the most shocking element of their crime. But when it comes to criminals who involve Facebook in their crimes, the utter stupidity is …

The Palms Internet Cafe in Marion County, Florida offers internet access for a reasonable fee, along with sodas, snacks, and a quiet atmosphere. But if you plan on attempting to rob it, you should be aware that its patrons are …

Google Ideas, Google’s initiative that “convenes unorthodox stakeholders, commissions research, and seeds initiatives to explore the role that technology can play in tackling some of the toughest human challenges,” is now taking on illicit networks. There are many kinds of …

I have to admit, I’m guilty of one of the most common faux pas in the world of social media. In the same way that you smoke even though you know it can kill you or you go on that …

Facecrook, a new site utilized by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, is designed to help locate wanted criminals by posting their names and photos in a database for all to see. When you click on a particular crook, his or …

It’s a rough world out there, and you can find yourself in a dangerous situation in the blink of an eye. There have always been a variety of tools that people carry in order to feel safe – pepper spray, …

Facebook, on its own, isn’t dangerous. Despite the fact that we occasionally hear stories about stalkings, harassment, child predation, theft, and many more crimes involving the social network, you have to remember that Facebook is just that: a social network. …

Few things have come along in the last century that have given the population the opportunity to display such a high level of idiocy quite like Facebook. Of course, people all around the world have been doing stupid things for …

Hopefully, most of us have learned that in order to keep your online life from damaging parts of your offline life, a little discretion is key. Those that get this choose to filter what they put up on Facebook and …

Another Thursday morning, and another story of idiocy played out on the public. The most public of stages, of course: Facebook. It’s probably not a good idea to siphon gas from anyone’s car. Not only is it a crime, but …

Last June, we told you about the truly WTF case of a 17-year-old Chinese high-schooler who made some deals and eventually ended up in a hospital getting his kidney extracted by black market surgeons. He gave up the organ for …

Doyle Hardwick just wanted to check out Facebook without the over-the-shoulder prying of his dear wife Julie. So he boozed her up in the hopes that she’d eventually just go to bed. When that didn’t work according to plan, he …

After the brutal murder of 80 year old Nancy Daily, the City of Royal Oak may generate a no knock list to keep solicitors from approaching residences. Nancy was allegedly murdered on November 20th by two parolees, Tonia Watson (40) …