Here's the Scoop Epstein Files Drop, Manhunt in Brown Attack Ends, and TikTok Lives On
Dec 19, 2025
Tom Winter, NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent, shares chilling details about the recent Brown University shooting suspect, found dead in a storage unit after a manhunt. A pivotal Reddit tip led investigators to him and unveiled potential ties to an MIT professor's murder. Meanwhile, Savannah Sellers, NBC News Now anchor, details a major TikTok deal safeguarding the app from a ban. She explains how it will change ownership dynamics, protect creators, and address security concerns while ensuring user interests remain intact.
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Epstein Documents Released Publicly
- The DOJ began releasing thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related records, including previously unseen photos, after a bipartisan law and a Trump signature.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated several hundred thousand pages could be released over time with high-profile names unredacted.
Local Witness Identified Himself
- "John," a local who may be homeless, told officers he was the Reddit poster and gave precise details on clothing, vehicle, and encounters.
- Officials considered him an incredible witness and discussed helping him after his cooperation and the $50,000 reward.
Reddit Tip Helped Crack Manhunt
- A Reddit user posted detailed observations that led investigators to a key vehicle and witness information in the Brown University case.
- That same Reddit poster later met with Providence police and provided highly specific, cooperative testimony that accelerated the probe.