Man arrested after police say Facebook 'poke' violated protective order
MILFORD, Connecticut -- It's not everyday you hear of a "poke" on Facebook leading to an arrest, but it happened to Eric Bauer of Milford, Connecticut due to an active restraining order out against him.Police said they took 27-year-old Bauer into custody for violating a full protective order when he sent a Facebook 'poke' to a woman who had filed for a protective order against him."This is the first one in this courthouse I'm aware of," Kevin Lawlor, state's attorney said.Lawlor would not comment on this particular case, but did say with instant access to social media on cell phones, police, attorneys and judges certainly see similar situations, but the rules are spelled out."I think the courts do a good job of explaining no contact means no contact in any way, shape or form," Lawlor said.Even though a poke is a nonverbal form of communication, it's still communicating by trying to get the person's attention.Bauer's friend showed a FOX61 News crew her Android smartphone.
MILFORD, Connecticut -- It's not everyday you hear of a "poke" on Facebook leading to an arrest, but it happened to Eric Bauer of Milford, Connecticut due to an active restraining order out against him.Police said they took 27-year-old Bauer into custody for violating a full protective order when he sent a Facebook 'poke' to a woman who had filed for a protective order against him."This is the first one in this courthouse I'm aware of," Kevin Lawlor, state's attorney said.Lawlor would not comment on this particular case, but did say with instant access to social media on cell phones, police, attorneys and judges certainly see similar situations, but the rules are spelled out."I think the courts do a good job of explaining no contact means no contact in any way, shape or form," Lawlor said.Even though a poke is a nonverbal form of communication, it's still communicating by trying to get the person's attention.Bauer's friend showed a FOX61 News crew her Android smartphone.
Conservative candidate forgets to close porn tabs while blasting rival on Facebook
ARLINGTON, Virginia – A congressional candidate running for a seat in Virginia appears to have shared a little too much about his browsing habits by posting an embarrassing screenshot to his official Facebook page.Mike Webb, who is running as an independent after losing the Republican primary, posted several screenshots Monday morning, May 16th and appears to have included several Yahoo tabs from X-rated sites.
ARLINGTON, Virginia – A congressional candidate running for a seat in Virginia appears to have shared a little too much about his browsing habits by posting an embarrassing screenshot to his official Facebook page.Mike Webb, who is running as an independent after losing the Republican primary, posted several screenshots Monday morning, May 16th and appears to have included several Yahoo tabs from X-rated sites.
Facebook unveils new features at annual developers conference; F8
MILWAUKEE -- The announcements and new features from Facebook's annual developer's conference.Every year Facebook gives us a glimpse at what they’re working on for the future at their annual F8 developers conference.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!At this years conference, the company announced big future ideas including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and a push to give everyone the power to share anything with anyone.
MILWAUKEE -- The announcements and new features from Facebook's annual developer's conference.Every year Facebook gives us a glimpse at what they’re working on for the future at their annual F8 developers conference.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!At this years conference, the company announced big future ideas including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and a push to give everyone the power to share anything with anyone.
Facebook is hiding messages in a 'secret' inbox -- here's how to find it
If you have used Facebook's Messenger app, you have probably seen the "Other" inbox -- but did you know there's yet another place where messages might be hidden?Facebook has a feature that sends you a "message request" when someone you are not friends with tries to send you a message.
If you have used Facebook's Messenger app, you have probably seen the "Other" inbox -- but did you know there's yet another place where messages might be hidden?Facebook has a feature that sends you a "message request" when someone you are not friends with tries to send you a message.
Facebook changes its 'Like' button, unveils 'Reactions'
NEW YORK -- Facebook is changing the way you like someone's post by giving you more options.
NEW YORK -- Facebook is changing the way you like someone's post by giving you more options.
Facebook flips on switch for live video on its iPhone app
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is ready to start broadcasting live video on its iPhone app.The option to show live video is being turned on Thursday for everyone in the U.S. with Facebook's app installed on an iPhone.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is ready to start broadcasting live video on its iPhone app.The option to show live video is being turned on Thursday for everyone in the U.S. with Facebook's app installed on an iPhone.
'Be like Bill' Facebook meme could be clickbait trap
Chances are you've seen a "Be like Bill" meme in your Facebook newsfeed.
Chances are you've seen a "Be like Bill" meme in your Facebook newsfeed.
Facebook glitch tells users they've been friends for 46 years
Did you wake up to notification from Facebook Thursday that you've been friends with someone for 46 years?
Did you wake up to notification from Facebook Thursday that you've been friends with someone for 46 years?
Wisconsin mayor resists calls to resign after Pres. Obama remark
MILWAUKEE — A mayor in northern Wisconsin says he won't accede to calls for him to resign or back down from comments he posted on Facebook that President Barack Obama is a Muslim who has "destroyed the fabric of democracy."Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen said Tuesday he stands by his statement on a photo of Michelle Obama that "she and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for." He said it's a matter of free speech.Several council members called for Hagen to retract his remark.
MILWAUKEE — A mayor in northern Wisconsin says he won't accede to calls for him to resign or back down from comments he posted on Facebook that President Barack Obama is a Muslim who has "destroyed the fabric of democracy."Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen said Tuesday he stands by his statement on a photo of Michelle Obama that "she and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for." He said it's a matter of free speech.Several council members called for Hagen to retract his remark.
"I didn’t think they would stop:" Good Samaritan speaks out after teens post video of fight to Facebook
DEL CITY, Oklahoma -- Police in Oklahoma are looking for the teens involved in a fight that went viral on Facebook this weekend.A young woman pushing a baby in stroller down a city street was attacked.When another mother stopped to help, she ended up getting attacked as well.It happened Sunday morning, December 6th -- near 44th and Bryant in Del City, Oklahoma.Video of the attack was shared more than 50,000 times before being removed from Facebook.The video shows a group approaching a young woman pushing a baby in a stroller.
DEL CITY, Oklahoma -- Police in Oklahoma are looking for the teens involved in a fight that went viral on Facebook this weekend.A young woman pushing a baby in stroller down a city street was attacked.When another mother stopped to help, she ended up getting attacked as well.It happened Sunday morning, December 6th -- near 44th and Bryant in Del City, Oklahoma.Video of the attack was shared more than 50,000 times before being removed from Facebook.The video shows a group approaching a young woman pushing a baby in a stroller.
Fans of Facebook: Get ready to start watching live video of your friends, family
SAN FRANCISCO — Get ready to start watching live video of your friends and family doing something fun, boring and even dumb on Facebook.The world's largest social network is testing a new feature that will enable its 1.5 billion users to use their smartphones to shoot video so other people can see what they are doing in real time.Facebook began testing the live video option Thursday among a sliver of its U.S. audience with iPhones.
SAN FRANCISCO — Get ready to start watching live video of your friends and family doing something fun, boring and even dumb on Facebook.The world's largest social network is testing a new feature that will enable its 1.5 billion users to use their smartphones to shoot video so other people can see what they are doing in real time.Facebook began testing the live video option Thursday among a sliver of its U.S. audience with iPhones.
More than 4 million used Facebook's "Safety Check" in wake of Paris attacks, but there's some criticism
NEW YORK -- In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, more than 4 million people marked themselves as "Safe" 24 hours after Facebook activated its rarely-used Safety Check tool.But Facebook was also criticized by some users who asked why the people-finder feature was deployed in this terror attack when it hadn't been in other violent incidents."We're really sad for what happened in Paris tonight but there is also a city capital named BEIRUT and was attacked yesterday from terrorist why facebook didn't activated the safety check in Lebanon Mark Zuckerberg?" Wadih Constantine wrote in a comment.Facebook user Lynn El Ahmar wrote: "Many Lebanese live abroad and would have appreciated such feature to check on their families and friends' safety."CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the "questions and concerns" in a post on his Facebook page."You are right that there are many other important conflicts in the world," Zuckerberg wrote. "Until yesterday, our policy was only to activate Safety Check for natural disasters.
NEW YORK -- In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, more than 4 million people marked themselves as "Safe" 24 hours after Facebook activated its rarely-used Safety Check tool.But Facebook was also criticized by some users who asked why the people-finder feature was deployed in this terror attack when it hadn't been in other violent incidents."We're really sad for what happened in Paris tonight but there is also a city capital named BEIRUT and was attacked yesterday from terrorist why facebook didn't activated the safety check in Lebanon Mark Zuckerberg?" Wadih Constantine wrote in a comment.Facebook user Lynn El Ahmar wrote: "Many Lebanese live abroad and would have appreciated such feature to check on their families and friends' safety."CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the "questions and concerns" in a post on his Facebook page."You are right that there are many other important conflicts in the world," Zuckerberg wrote. "Until yesterday, our policy was only to activate Safety Check for natural disasters.
Here's how to change your Facebook profile photo to colors of French flag
Facebook users all over the world are showing their support for the Paris terrorist attack victims with a profile photo filter.David Marcus, Facebook’s vice president of Messaging Product, wrote:
Facebook users all over the world are showing their support for the Paris terrorist attack victims with a profile photo filter.David Marcus, Facebook’s vice president of Messaging Product, wrote:
Man accused of trying to solicit young girls on Facebook, possibly to work in adult movies, pleads guilty
WAUSAU — A man accused in Marathon County of trying to solicit young girls on Facebook, purportedly to work in adult movies, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges.William Babik agreed to enter the plea to child enticement and possession of methamphetamine.
WAUSAU — A man accused in Marathon County of trying to solicit young girls on Facebook, purportedly to work in adult movies, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges.William Babik agreed to enter the plea to child enticement and possession of methamphetamine.
These Facebook tips & tricks will take your posts to the next level
MILWAUKEE -- Become a Facebook power user with these secrets...With over 1 billion users, Facebook is a powerful force in our lives.
MILWAUKEE -- Become a Facebook power user with these secrets...With over 1 billion users, Facebook is a powerful force in our lives.
Facebook refuses to remove photos of victim and her killer
GLOUCESTER, England -- The father of a murdered hairdresser is doing everything he can to get Facebook to remove pictures of his deceased daughter and her killer from her social media account.Hollie Gazzard was stabbed 14 times by her ex-boyfriend, Asher Maslin, and was attacked in front of horrified colleagues while working at Fringe Benefits and La Bella Beauty salon on Feb. 18, 2014, the Daily Mail reported.Paramedics and police officers rushed to the scene but were unable to save the 20-year-old's life.Maslin was sentenced to life in prison, but Hollie's father Nick says Gazzard the lingering images of his daughter and Maslin on Facebook have made it difficult to move on.“It makes me feel sick when I look at those photos, and to be truthful I try not to go into her Facebook site as I get quite distressed by it,” Hollie’s father Nick Gazzard told the BBC.Gazzard has contacted the company to remove the pictures but Facebook refused saying, “When a profile is memorialized following someone’s death, changes cannot be made.”A Facebook spokesperson released the following statement:
GLOUCESTER, England -- The father of a murdered hairdresser is doing everything he can to get Facebook to remove pictures of his deceased daughter and her killer from her social media account.Hollie Gazzard was stabbed 14 times by her ex-boyfriend, Asher Maslin, and was attacked in front of horrified colleagues while working at Fringe Benefits and La Bella Beauty salon on Feb. 18, 2014, the Daily Mail reported.Paramedics and police officers rushed to the scene but were unable to save the 20-year-old's life.Maslin was sentenced to life in prison, but Hollie's father Nick says Gazzard the lingering images of his daughter and Maslin on Facebook have made it difficult to move on.“It makes me feel sick when I look at those photos, and to be truthful I try not to go into her Facebook site as I get quite distressed by it,” Hollie’s father Nick Gazzard told the BBC.Gazzard has contacted the company to remove the pictures but Facebook refused saying, “When a profile is memorialized following someone’s death, changes cannot be made.”A Facebook spokesperson released the following statement:
"I want to kill people so bad:" Police investigate threat of violence posted to 'UWM Uncovered' Facebook page
MILWAUKEE -- A threat of violence at school has prompted a massive investigation at UW-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A threat of violence at school has prompted a massive investigation at UW-Milwaukee.
Battery draining while using Facebook? Here's how to fix it
Facebook has announced a fix for its iOS app that will help reduce excessive battery drain.The fix includes removing repeated processes running in the background of the app and how the app manages audio sessions.
Facebook has announced a fix for its iOS app that will help reduce excessive battery drain.The fix includes removing repeated processes running in the background of the app and how the app manages audio sessions.
Facebook engagement announcement accidentally reveals something else
A couple wanted to let their friends and family know they are getting married, so they went to the only place where people make such announcements -- Facebook.
A couple wanted to let their friends and family know they are getting married, so they went to the only place where people make such announcements -- Facebook.