An Instagram account with ties to Laster posted a rat emoji the feds believe was meant to intimidate witnesses in the case, according to Berman’s filing.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2026
The governor said people have also stopped going to doctor's appointments and seeking medical care and that ICE agents at courthouses have deterred witnesses and victims from showing up, leading to cases being dismissed.
The task force is reportedly staffing up with officers who specialize in recruiting informants, intelligence analysis, cyber operations and covert influence campaigns.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2026
In the morning, Nora stops by with information about confidential informants in the Candlelight Lounge case.
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