UPDATE 1:18 P.M. EST: TMZ reports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has now taken over the case as it has the most sophisticated cyber-crime unit in the country, and Leslie supposedly has history with the Department stemming from a previous catfishing investigation. Some sources say the current hacker may be connected to a group in Japan.
Who ya gonna call? The FBI!
On Thursday, it was revealed that the FBI will be handling Leslie Jones‘ hacking case after hackers violated her private information by breaking into the actress’ iCloud and cell phone. To make matters worse, the cyber stalker then posted nude photos of the 48-year-old on her website. Oof!
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According to TMZ, federal agents are currently pulling together a strategy to track down the person (or people) who are responsible for violating the Ghostbusters star’s privacy. Currently, it’s unknown if the FBI’s west coast or east coast offices are heading the case as the Saturday Night Live vet lives in both NYC and El Lay.
Don’t fret though, as it’s said this hunt is specifically a FBI investigation as neither the NYPD or LAPD have open cases about the hacking. We honestly feel so bad for Miz Jones, especially since this isn’t the first time the funny lady’s been targeted online.
Thankfully, many of Leslie’s peers have since come to her defense on Twitter over this sad situation — including Katy Perry, Sara Bareilles, Octavia Spencer, Lena Dunham, and many more.
Be sure to take a look at their reactions for yourself (below)!
Do not give your eyeballs to this racist, hate-filled, misogynoir crime. I #StandWithLeslie ❤️
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 24, 2016
Why on earth? Such venom. I’m so sorry @Lesdoggg. It’s misplaced sadness and anger and you don’t deserve any of it. https://t.co/YvseMovx3K
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) August 24, 2016
This @Lesdoggg attack is troubling. The rampant racism percolating in society right now is shameful and sad. She made a movie, that’s it!
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) August 24, 2016
Let’s turn our anger at trolls into love for Leslie Jones and into strategies to protect all the heroines who don’t deserve this bullshit
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 24, 2016
What’s happening to @Lesdoggg is an absolute outrage. Alt right, haters, trolls, “comedians,” whoever the fuck you all are, you’re just sad.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) August 24, 2016
these acts against leslie jones….are sickening. its racist & sexist. it’s disgusting. this is hate crimes. this aint “kids joshing round”
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) August 24, 2016
so angry, disgusted and sad about this racist violent assault on leslie.
— Aidy Bryant (@aidybryant) August 24, 2016
May many (more) bad things befall the cowards who’ve attacked my friend, @Lesdoggg. They are the worst of humanity, where she is the best.
— Taran Killam (@TaranKillam) August 24, 2016
#TeamLeslie What she has to deal with is mortifying. You kick ass, @Lesdoggg
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 24, 2016
I truly don’t know why people are so hateful towards @Lesdoggg. Why? She’s talented and wonderful. Why are people so pressed to be awful?
— Gabby SidiBae (@GabbySidibe) August 24, 2016
They saw her joy in Rio and just couldn’t stand it. What’s happening to Leslie Jones is a hate crime. It’s misogynoir. #StandWithLeslie
— Rhea Butcher (@RheaButcher) August 24, 2016
Stay strong, Leslie!
[Image via WENN.]
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