Tweets

EMS Lieutenant Timothy Dluhos (credit: Personal Photo via CBS 2)

Report: FDNY EMS Lieutenant Quits After Racial Tweet Scandal

An FDNY EMS lieutenant has resigned after being exposed for a pattern of racial Twitter messages, according to a published report.

2013/04/28

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio (Credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Ex-De Blasio Campaign Staffer Exposed For Offensive Tweets

A now ex-staffer for mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio has been exposed, after sending hate messages on social media.

2013/04/16

Twitter (credit: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: FDNY Lieutenant Cries When Confronted About Offensive Tweets

A Fire Department emergency medical services lieutenant cried after a reporter confronted him about a string of racist tweets, according to a published report.

2013/03/24

A protester is arrested during the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on September 17, 2012. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Occupy Wall Street Protester Whose Tweets Were Subpoenaed Pleads Guilty

An Occupy Wall Street protester whose tweets were subpoenaed pleaded guilty Wednesday to disorderly conduct, in a case that became a clash over social media privacy.

2012/12/12

Chris Rock (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Entertainment)

Chris Rock’s ‘Happy White People’s Day’ July 4th Tweet Causes Stir

He is a comedian after all. But some aren’t finding one of Chris Rock’s tweets very funny.

2012/07/06

Gov. Chris Christie addresses a town hall meeting in Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ - Nov 15, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

Gov. Christie To Appear On Jimmy Fallon’s Show

Christie used Twitter to invite the late-night comedian to get a personal tour. Christie then made fun of Fallon’s version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.”

2010/11/23