# Secret Service

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-15**: Grand jury appearance scheduled — The reporters are compelled to appear and testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
- **2026-07-11**: NYT publicly discloses subpoenas — The Times issues a statement condemning the action and revealing the subpoenas, prompting widespread coverage.
- **2026-07-10**: Subpoenas served at reporters' homes — Federal agents deliver grand jury subpoenas to Barnes, Lipton, Pager, and Schmitt during the evening, seeking testimony on July 15.
- **2026-07-09**: NYT publishes security details — The Times reports the gifted plane lacks advanced defensive countermeasures, including anti-missile capabilities.
- **2026-07-08**: NYT publishes initial report — Anonymous sources reveal the Secret Service urged President Trump to avoid the Qatar-donated Boeing 747 and use the older Air Force One due to security concerns.
- **2026-06-11**: DOJ unseals charges — The U.S. Department of Justice announces charges of money laundering and operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business.
- **2026-06-10**: Arrest in Batumi, Georgia — Ruslan Tkachuk and Alexander Ledenev are arrested by local authorities at the request of the U.S.
- **2021**: AudiA6 begins operations — The service starts receiving Bitcoin deposits, later totaling over 10,333 BTC through mid-2026.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### DOJ Subpoenas 4 NYT Reporters Over Leak, Setting Up First Amendment Clash
2026-07-11 19:06:22 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 12

The Justice Department's home delivery of grand jury subpoenas to four New York Times journalists marks a dramatic escalation in leak investigations. The move tests the boundaries of reporter's privilege and could force a federal court showdown over when anonymous national security reporting becomes criminal.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/doj-subpoenas-nyt-reporters-air-force-one-leak-legal

### DOJ Charges Two in $389M Crypto Laundering, Citing 10,333 BTC Over 5 Years
2026-06-11 23:21:04 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 9

The U.S. Department of Justice charges two men with laundering $389 million through a cryptocurrency obscuration service, setting a critical precedent for cross-border digital asset prosecutions. The case highlights the growing use of international cooperation and digital seizures in money laundering enforcement.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/doj-389m-crypto-laundering-legal-precedent

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