Jason Murdock
Reporter
Jason Murdock is a staff reporter for Newsweek.
Based in London, Murdock previously covered cybersecurity for the International Business Times UK and B2B tech for V3.co.uk. Winner of The Drum's 'Digital Writer of the Year' award in 2017. Contact: j.murdock@newsweek.com
Gang Abducts and Tortures Cryptocurrency Traders, Demands Bitcoin Ransom
The ordeal—which lasted more than two weeks for the victims—came to an end on July 14 as seven people linked to the gang were arrested. Victims included two cryptocurrency traders, police said.
Video: Woman Violently Pushes Priest Off Stage During Mass Live Broadcast
Father Marcelo Rossi, a preaching powerhouse known for his lively sermons, was shoved to the ground while giving an address during the closing ceremony of a youth camp which had an estimated 50,000 attendees.
Michigan Man Mistakes Wife for Intruder, Fatally Shoots Her in the Chest
The incident took place just before 2 a.m. last Thursday inside a home on Desoto Avenue in the Ypsilanti Township, police said. The couple's two children were inside the home at the time.
Florida Man Arrested During Traffic Stop Had Drugs in His Buttocks
"This was a routine traffic stop that ended with a serious poison peddler behind bars," Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said after the arrest of suspect Derick McKay, 36.
Mummified Body of Elderly Man Found in Apartment 11 Years After He Died
The discovery of the corpse, which appeared to be in a state of natural mummification, was not being treated as suspicious.
Man Kills Polar Bear in Yard, Allegedly Leaves Carcass to Rot for Months
The animal was shot and killed because it was trying to eat "improperly stored whale meat," prosecutors alleged.
Florida Man Slams Brakes to Avoid Hitting Puppy Named Nova Hurled from Car
"They seem like they waited until the dog got in front of me and they threw it in front of my car, trying to get me to hit it," said Tampa man Timothy Kauffmann, who rescued the young pup from the road.
Tourist in Flip-Flops Rescued from Top of 4,500 ft Mountain by Helicopter
Emergency services deployed by air yesterday in a rescue helicopter known as "Dragon 74" amid reports of a female hiker who needed assistance. She had some unfortunate footwear.
'F*** You, I'm a Lawyer,' Says Florida Attorney Arrested for Drink Driving
James Alfred Stanley, 61, was booked for possession of an open container in a motor vehicle at roughly 3:10 p.m. He blamed the alcohol consumption on an ongoing divorce, WJXT reported.
Apple Says Walkie-Talkie Watch App Could Be Exploited to Snoop on iPhones
"We concluded that disabling the app was the right course of action as this bug could allow someone to listen through another customer's iPhone without consent," Apple said.
Florida Man Accused of Strangling and Punching Girlfriend's Pug Named Nala
"People who do that are going to end up where this individual is: in jail," sheriff's office spokesman Bob Kealing said.
Family of Woman Killed by Sharks Says Bahamas Guides Had No First Aid Kits
Jordan Lindsey, 21, died last month after being attacked by three sharks while swimming in waters off Rose Island. Now, her family says the tour guides lacked basic medical supplies.
Suspect Passes Gas so Loudly That Missouri Police Locate His Hiding Spot
"The Liberty Police Department was surprised to see this incident slip out, which stinks for the arrestee," the City of Liberty tweeted.
Video Shows Florida Woman Urinating in Ice Cream Machine, Spitting in Tubs
"We didn't even know she was mad. But I'm guessing it's from the parking and us being popular," Lu Lu's Ice Cream co-owner Paul Chiulli said.
Florida Man Shared Sex Tape of Woman Because She Didn't Look After His Dogs
Jonathon Stokes, 26, was detained on Monday and charged with one count of sexual cyberharassment. He claimed he uploaded the sexual video "out of spite," police said.
This Shocking Bug Can Turn On Your MacBook Webcam in Secret
A bug in video calling software Zoom allegedly "allows any malicious website to enable your camera without your permission," according to researcher Jonathan Leitschuh.
9-year-old Boy Steals Car, Crashes Into House, Yells Racial Slurs at Police
Capt. Jim Duering, of the Grand Island Police Department, said he had never seen a child "with this level of hostility and seriousness of offenses." The young boy was cited and released.
Road Rage: Alabama Woman Pulls Gun on Another Motorist, Shoots Own Husband
Sheriff Matt Gentry said tensions often rise on the road, but he advised citizens: "The main thing is don't let annoyance cause you to do something that you will have to pay for or regret for the rest of your life."
Copycat Viral Video: Louisiana Man Arrested for Licking Blue Bell Ice Cream
Lenise Martin III, age 36, was detained by deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office after the stunt, seemingly intended for social media.
Angry Chef Hurls Boiling Oil in Man's Face for Complaining About Food Delay
The incident had been sparked after Mohammed Bin Bakshadi, 29, waited over 30 minutes for a food order—despite being told by the chef it would take between 10 and 15 minutes.
Cruise Ship Passenger High Drugs Bursts into Couple's Room and Fights Crew
The 46-year-old culprit, who has not yet been named, broke into the cruise ship cabin while suffering from hallucinations, authorities said.
'Childlike' Gun Lover Who Watched Westerns With Weapons by His Side Jailed
"While these types of firearms are legal and easily obtainable in other countries, they are illegal here in Scotland and across the U.K. Buying them can land you in jail," a top law enforcement chief said.
Florida Man Arrested After Officers Find Live Baby Alligator in Front Seat
Deputies from the Hardee County Sheriff's Office pulled over suspect Anthony Richardson for a traffic stop. They found he was carrying illegal drugs—and that was not all.
Marathon Runner Disqualified for Cheating Found Dead in L.A. River
Dr. Frank Meza came under scrutiny in May after images emerged which appeared to show him leaving the course of the Skechers Performance L.A. Marathon in March. He was found dead Thursday.
Florida Man Wearing Tuxedo and Brandishing Knife Shot Dead by Former Boss
Police say a man called Louis Rivera, 65, had been stabbed outside his home after being confronted by James Dorcilien, 32, identified as a former employee. In response, he shot him.
Florida Woman Attacked Estranged Husband with Griddle Pan, Ripped off Beard
Stephanie Workman, 47, was left facing multiple criminal charges after a vicious fight. "There was blood droppings all around the house on the floor and on the griddle," an affidavit noted.
Amazon Sellers Are Bribing Users for Five-star Reviews, Investigation Shows
"Our investigation shows the lengths that unscrupulous sellers will go to constantly pull the wool over the eyes of shoppers," said Natalie Hitchins, of consumer watchdog Which?
What is #SocialMediaStrike? r/technology Joins Boycott of Facebook, Twitter
A notice posted to the page—known as a subreddit—voiced solidarity with a movement being promoted this week by Larry Sanger, a co-founder of Wikipedia. It will return to normal on July 5.
New Orleans Boy, 12, Arrested for Shooting His Mother in the Head
New Orleans police searched the home after obtaining a warrant and found a semi-automatic weapon in the son's bedroom, alongside one shell casing. He was detained without incident.
Florida Man Left 6-month-old Pit Bull Called Daisy in Gas Station Dumpster
Earl LaFrance was identified as a potential suspect after being linked to a previous complaint alleging that a dog was being kept inside a garage.