In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking conspiracy, court filings from a related lawsuit were unsealed on Wednesday. These documents are crucial for understanding the breadth of the case and the individuals involved and mentioned. Note: These documents were unsealed and released publicly, and not forced through FOIA or a state “Sunshine Law.” They are added to The Black Vault due to the public domain nature of the records, and the immense public interest in the case. Credit to Axios for their reporting which aided in the below summary. Central to these documents are…
Author: John Greenewald
In a release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a set of documents pertaining to FOIA case 2021-01180. These documents, unveiled in December 2023, revolve around the IRS’s earlier stance on the virtual currency used in the popular video game Fortnite. The initial FOIA request sought emails, decision papers, memos, and letters. These documents were expected to clarify the IRS’s position on Fortnite’s virtual currency and the subsequent removal of references to it from the IRS website. The Controversy: Fortnite’s Virtual Currency and the IRS The controversy began when the IRS classified…
Background Throughout the decades, there have been many scandals involving the White House and our U.S. Presidents. Scandals have shook the nation, as stories of mistresses and infidelities plague many administrations. Below, you will find the files that have been received on those alleged to have been directly involved. Declassified FBI Files Appleton, Durie – FBI Release #1 – [307 Pages, 170.4MB] Appleton, Durie – FBI Release #2 – [15 Pages, 1.2MB] – Mrs. Appleton is known to have been married four times. But she was perhaps best known for rumors of a secret marriage to John F. Kennedy -…
The United States Space Force has issued a full denial in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking information on “Fastwalkers” and “Slowwalkers”. This request, filed by The Black Vault in July 2023, asked for all procedures and manuals, either present or past, that reference these terms. The Space Force’s refusal to disclose this information under FOIA exemption (b)(1) Section 1.1(a) raises questions about the secrecy surrounding these phenomena, especially in light of the recent openness of other government branches regarding unidentified objects more commonly referred to as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Before delving into the details…
The Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Advisory Policy Board (APB) plays a crucial role in the oversight and guidance of the CJIS Division. The CJIS APB is responsible for advising the FBI Director on policy issues and changes that affect the operation of CJIS programs. These programs include databases and systems like the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Comprised of representatives from various segments of the criminal justice community, including law enforcement, the judiciary, forensic laboratories, and criminal justice professional organizations, the board…