Crime writer, both real (Law & Crime) and fiction. Previously: Mediaite, WWE, Marvel, UPROXX, Boing Boing, The Mary Sue. WIll not give in to the lies, will not give in to the fear. Come visit: http://badinfluencer.substack.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3llscyrpsq22sSo I owe taxes, can't pay my rent, can't even pay for the tax software, and I couldn't use the IRS filing because I had to file for two states. Things are going so great right now.02 Apr 2025 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3llscyrpsq22shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3llrwwqht6s2sI am going to make risotto, and while I'm doing that, Cory Booker is going to crush the record of a white supremacist and that is going to be glorious.01 Apr 2025 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrwwqht6s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3llrwi7ka6k2sI did not actually consider moving to New Jersey as a viable option but Cory Booker is absolutely selling me on it by being a source of pride.01 Apr 2025 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrwi7ka6k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3llcgq5i6622rMy graphic novel pitch was rejected (not the genre they're looking for) but the story got killer feedback, so I'm taking that as a W. If anyone knows a comic/graphic novel publisher looking for political suspense, HIT ME UP.26 Mar 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3llcgq5i6622rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lkli6rfjbk2dI'm not Irish, but I do like Rob Lowe! Happy Rob Lowe Birthday Day to all of those who celebrate! https://media.tenor.com/f-Sn5q6C-_MAAAAC/vibing-ellis-dragon.gif?hh=498&ww=49817 Mar 2025 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkli6rfjbk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3ljn7nrcjkc22Thank you, Michael Fanone, for your service but mostly for saying this and cracking my shit up before 10 am. (Also: If you're not following Jim Acosta, start now. He probably won't make you watch dictators. Just Fanone.) [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Mar 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljn7nrcjkc22https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3ljls4bxabs2nDo not -- DO NOT -- watch The West Wing right now, it will only depress you. It doesn't matter that writing is great and everyone on it is eminently fuckable. You will watch it, and you will just feel sadness. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Mar 2025 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljls4bxabs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3ljlrug257c2nThe joint session of Congress is going to be a repulsive man-baby slurring through lies and "WATCH WHAT I CAN DO" bullshit that he thinks will impress his stupidest followers and a dictator. Why would anyone watch this. Literally nothing he says is worth hearing.05 Mar 2025 01:03 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlrug257c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3ljdp2w6rb22mI know this is the official doom-and-gloom app (trust me, I am with you there), but, um, is anyone else watching PARADISE right now?????? I'm still catching up but WOWZA. https://media.tenor.com/jnf85CPwSkoAAAAC/paradise-chris-tucker.gif?hh=209&ww=49801 Mar 2025 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdp2w6rb22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3ljb773txcc25True story: I was supposed to see this movie with my friends when we were 15 but my mom wouldn't let me because it was rated R, and she told me I would "go to jail" if I went with my friends and one of their moms. I told her that was not true, and 30 years later, she does not care. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Feb 2025 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljb773txcc25https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj7es4hes226I've had an idea floating around in my head about a hostage negotiator who becomes a hostage himself -- so I reached out to a retired FBI negotiator who was at Waco and he generously gave me an hour and a half to pick his brain. I have even more of a story now. I just want my gratitude out there.28 Feb 2025 02:37 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj7es4hes226https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj47s4cvhc2nHey, pals! I'm editing the new Law&Crime newsletter and would love for you to sign up if you are -- like I am -- a true crime fan! Sign up here, and please share! https://lawandcrime.com/email-newsletter/26 Feb 2025 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj47s4cvhc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj3whbvgj222Jeff Bezos sucks and I am more than happy to ditch Amazon, but please let me know how to deal with my Kindle because I love my stupid Kindle.26 Feb 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3whbvgj222https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj3w5kshw222What in the name of Robert Orci and Michelle Trachtenberg is GOING ON26 Feb 2025 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3w5kshw222https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj3n7qs6ak22I can't believe he makes AI bring his wet dreams to life so gross [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Feb 2025 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3n7qs6ak22https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lj3lyxu3lk22Good morning — white nationalists are still domestic terrorists, even if they’re running the country.26 Feb 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3lyxu3lk22https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3liwzntyfn223If you're not following @jimacosta.bsky.social yet, START. He's doing the kind of journalism we need right now. (Read: The fact-based kind.) [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Feb 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3liwzntyfn223https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3liwv2u7qis23This was predictable. Also: THESE ARE STILL THE BAD GUYS. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Feb 2025 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3liwv2u7qis23https://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3lik2dvt7qk2qSurely there is an underground cadre of white hat hackers preparing a massive cyber attack on the Musk/Trump administration, right? https://media.tenor.com/_Lo5IDhh0isAAAAC/hackers-floppy-disks.gif?hh=211&ww=49819 Feb 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3lik2dvt7qk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiefrevele.bsky.social/post/3liipg3q76c2roh no wouldja look at that there [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Feb 2025 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:mtl3ktl2rrlupe32lla5tuez/app.bsky.feed.post/3liipg3q76c2r