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Edward Coristine

American software engineer (2005-)

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Nov 2, 2025

What was the BIG Balls incident and how did it affect the surrounding area?

The "BIG Balls" incident refers to the August 2025 assault and attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer nicknamed "Big Balls," ...

Nov 1, 2025

What are the allegations against Big Balls that prompted an FBI investigation?

Edward “Big Balls” Coristine is accused of providing technical support to a cybercrime group called EGodly and of gaining unusually rapid access to sensitive U.S. government systems, allegations that ...