Author: John Greenewald

The Malia Litman FOIA case refers to a notable Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by Malia Litman, an attorney and blogger who sought records related to the U.S. Secret Service’s alleged misconduct during a 2012 trip to Cartagena, Colombia. Malia Litman is an attorney and blogger who focuses on government transparency, accountability, and misconduct. She is particularly known for her work in uncovering and sharing information about the Secret Service scandal. In 2012, a group of Secret Service agents and military personnel were accused of soliciting prostitutes and engaging in other inappropriate conduct while on assignment in Cartagena,…

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Nancy Reagan, born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921, in New York City, was an American actress and the wife of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. She served as First Lady of the United States from January 20, 1981, to January 20, 1989, during which time she became known for her devotion to her husband and her work in various social initiatives. Nancy passed away on March 6, 2016, at the age of 94. Before her time as First Lady, Nancy pursued a career in acting. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, and…

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Below, you will find the 34-Count Felony Indictment of Former President Donald J. Trump, along with the “Statement of Facts” document. Also included is the official press release by the Manhattan DA. This record is preserved here on The Black Vault for historical research purposes. Official Manhattan DA Press Release District Attorney Bragg Announces 34-Count Felony Indictment of Former President Donald J. Trump Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the indictment of DONALD J. TRUMP, 76, for falsifying New York business records in order to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters before and after…

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Background The below documents were discovered after searching emails for the following keywords: “The Black Vault”, “John Greenewald” etc. The reasoning at that was fairly simple, but I did not expect the discovery that was made. I received quite a few documents responsive to my request, however, the below stuck out. Internally, the IRS will file Sensitive Case Reports (SCRs) when requests come in from certain individuals or organizations that are like to attract media or Congressional attention, or if they consider them a unique of “novel” issue. I was amazed to find myself at the top of the short list…

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In this undated document (circa late ’70s / ’80s?) from the CIA’s Stargate program collection, Dr. Hal Puthoff presents a rebuttal to James Randi’s book, “The Magic of Uri Geller.” It offers a “fact sheet” to correct the misconceptions and errors put forth by Randi in his book, while shedding light on the world of the Stargate program. James Randi, also known as “The Amazing Randi,” was a renowned magician, escape artist, and skeptic. Throughout his career, he took a strong stance against pseudoscience, paranormal claims, and frauds. One of his most famous works is “The Magic of Uri Geller,”…

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