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A towing company in Memphis, Tennessee, has come under fire for allegedly illegally towing and booting semi-trucks and charging inflated prices. Several out-of-state truck drivers have complained about aggressive towing tactics and fees that exceed city regulations, prompting an investigation by law enforcement and the revocation of the company’s permits. The owner of the towing company has defended his practices, claiming they comply with state law. However, the city council and state authorities have expressed concerns about the company’s alleged predatory behavior, and a lawsuit has been filed by a transportation company accusing the towing company of violating federal anti-racketeering laws.

Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has successfully eliminated eight terrorists, including the notorious Jahanzaib, during an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district. These terrorists were responsible for attacks on Customs officials, security forces, and extortion activities. CTD has also identified the presence of terrorist facilitators within the local population and is taking strict action against them.

Noah Weiland, son of former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland, has released a new song featuring his father’s vocals under bizarre circumstances. Amidst an extortion threat from an unknown source, Noah claims he released the song originally recorded as a solo track by his father, as he refused to pay $2,000 to prevent its leak. The decision was influenced by a note found on a bathroom wall stating “Time Will Tell.”

Noah Weiland, son of the late Scott Weiland, has revealed extortion attempts surrounding the release of a new song featuring his father’s previously unreleased vocals. He released the track, ‘Time Will Tell,’ after receiving threats demanding $2,000 to prevent its leak. Originally a solo track, the song has been updated to reflect Noah’s contemporary alt-pop style, with the aim of keeping Scott Weiland’s legacy alive. Despite a tumultuous relationship with his father, Noah has found catharsis in the song’s creation.

Leallen Blackhair, 47, used his position as the Compliance Supervisor for the Energy and Minerals Dept. of the Ute Tribe to extort $109,925 for personal gain over three years. He reportedly used the money on dining, shopping, and trips to amusement parks. Blackhair reportedly convinced companies to pay him personally by offering to reduce fines against them.

Ransomware payments have plummeted to a record low, with only 28% of companies paying ransom in the first quarter of 2024. This decline is attributed to increased cybersecurity measures, legal pressure, and law enforcement disruptions of ransomware gangs.