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JetBlue CEO flags wheelchair 'hack' used to bypass airport lines
business3 days ago

JetBlue CEO flags wheelchair 'hack' used to bypass airport lines

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty warns that some travelers abuse wheelchair assistance to fast-track through security and boarding, highlighting a tension between disability accommodations and misuse. Airlines are legally required to provide wheelchair service, but verifying intent is difficult and abuse can cost time and money, potentially disadvantaging those who genuinely need help. Advocates urge careful policing without denying access, noting many disabilities are invisible and last‑minute requests strain staff. DOT data show thousands of disability-related complaints, underscoring the need for better planning and processes to balance accessibility with accountability.

via Business Insider|
#abuse#airline-policy#business
Three generations charged in Long Island case after 7-year-old's fatal abuse
crime5 days ago

Three generations charged in Long Island case after 7-year-old's fatal abuse

Three generations of women were arrested in Bayport, Long Island, after seven-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan died from a massive untreated infection tied to months of abuse documented on Kelly’s devices. Prosecutors say she suffered extreme restraint, injuries and neglect; Emily Kelly (50), her mother Barbara Renner (75), and Renner’s daughter Elyssa Seymore (24) were indicted on murder and related charges, with bail set at $5 million cash/$10 million bond for Kelly, $50,000 cash/$500,000 bond for Renner, and $25,000 cash/$250,000 bond for Seymore. All are due back in court June 23.

via The Independent|
#abuse#child-abuse#crime
Survivor recounts Epstein abuse during house arrest at congressional hearing
politics13 days ago

Survivor recounts Epstein abuse during house arrest at congressional hearing

Roza, recruited from Uzbekistan by Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel, testified at a West Palm Beach field hearing hosted by House Democrats that Epstein molested her for three years while he was under house arrest for soliciting a minor, including meetings at his Florida Science Foundation and a role that allowed him to leave custody for part of each day; the hearing, not legally binding, aimed to spotlight how Epstein and accomplices evaded accountability and how the justice system failed victims, referencing the 2008 plea deal and DOJ redaction errors. Another survivor, Maria Farmer, delivered a recorded message urging truth from authorities, underscoring ongoing concerns about investigations into Epstein’s crimes.

via BBC|
#abuse#epstein#house-arrest
Breaking the Cycle: A Survivor’s Plea to Escape a Toxic Family
advice15 days ago

Breaking the Cycle: A Survivor’s Plea to Escape a Toxic Family

Two Dear Abby letters describe a toxic, abusive family: the youngest sibling was repeatedly punished for others’ misdeeds and even faced the possibility that a brother was the real offender; Sara may have been raped by that brother, leaving the writer ostracized. Abby says the family needs abuse counseling and directs the reader toRAINN for support. In a second case, she tells a writer dealing with a depressed, dismissive father to set boundaries—invite help or move out and seek senior-services assistance if needed.

via The Mercury News|
#abuse#advice#counseling
Allegations of abuse and racism swirl around UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt
sports18 days ago

Allegations of abuse and racism swirl around UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt

Sports Illustrated reports damning allegations against UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt, including racist remarks, mental and physical abuse toward players, a reported punching incident during a game against East Carolina, a dangerous preseason drill involving moving a vehicle, and an alleged inappropriate relationship with a player; UAB says it takes concerns seriously and will investigate to ensure a safe environment.

via New York Post|
#abuse#racism#softball
Theron Reveals Harrowing South African Childhood: Father’s Attack, Mother’s Self-Defense
entertainment1 month ago

Theron Reveals Harrowing South African Childhood: Father’s Attack, Mother’s Self-Defense

Charlize Theron discusses growing up in an abusive South African household, detailing how her alcoholic father attacked the family and how her mother shot him in self-defense; she also recounts leaving for Italy at 16 to escape and pursue modeling, while coping with years of shame and guilt about her mother’s actions.

via Vulture|
#abuse#charlize-theron#entertainment
Postpartum Realities: 23 Women Describe How Partners Change After Birth
lifestyle1 month ago

Postpartum Realities: 23 Women Describe How Partners Change After Birth

A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 23 women’s accounts of how their partners changed after becoming moms, revealing a spectrum from supportive, hands-on involvement to withdrawal or abuse; the stories highlight how the postpartum period can intensify relationship dynamics, with some women finding strength through shared parenting and others leaving abusive or unsupportive partners.

via BuzzFeed|
#abuse#lifestyle#motherhood
Duffy to Share On-Camera Abduction Story in Disney+ Documentary
entertainment2 months ago

Duffy to Share On-Camera Abduction Story in Disney+ Documentary

Duffy will tell her on-camera account of being abducted, held captive, and raped in a Hulu Original documentary for Disney+, produced by Rare TV. The project marks her first on-camera retelling, six years after she first spoke publicly about the ordeal in notes from 2020, and will trace her life from Welsh upbringing to Rockferry-era fame, using archival footage and interviews while featuring her first new songs since 2020.

via Pitchfork|
#abuse#disney#documentary
Abuse Allegations Shake Noma, Forcing a Reckoning in Fine Dining
culture2 months ago

Abuse Allegations Shake Noma, Forcing a Reckoning in Fine Dining

A New York–based report details years of alleged abuse at Noma, drawing on accounts from dozens of former employees about brutal conditions and leadership under chef René Redzepi. Redzepi issued an apology and said the environment has since changed, but observers say such brutality is a pervasive issue in high-end kitchens. Meanwhile Noma is previewing a three-and-a-half‑month Los Angeles residency priced at about $1,500 per ticket, underscoring how prestige can persist amid serious scrutiny.

via Grub Street|
#abuse#culture#fine-dining
Christina Applegate chronicles trauma and MS in candid new memoir
entertainment2 months ago

Christina Applegate chronicles trauma and MS in candid new memoir

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With the Sad Eyes weaves decades of personal journals into a revealing account of a troubled Laurel Canyon childhood (absent father, chaotic home, sexual abuse by a caregiver) alongside her 2021 MS diagnosis. The book balances stark truth with humor, recounting relationships, fame, and the joy of her daughter Sadie, and previews a new MS-focused platform while she describes the emotional weight of reading the chapters aloud for the audio version.

via Los Angeles Times|
#abuse#christina-applegate#entertainment
Billy Preston: A Joyful Musical Genius Silenced by Secrets
entertainment3 months ago

Billy Preston: A Joyful Musical Genius Silenced by Secrets

The piece profiles Billy Preston, the keyboard virtuoso who electrified the 1971 Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden and later scored solo hits, while revealing the private pain behind his public joy—his sexuality, childhood abuse, and years of addiction—set against a backdrop of gospel roots and legendary collaborations, as a new documentary aims to honor his genius amid his life’s silences and tragedy.

via The New York Times|
#abuse#billy-preston#documentary
Steam Moderation Crisis: Abusive Reviews and a Culture War on PC Gaming’s Giant
technology3 months ago

Steam Moderation Crisis: Abusive Reviews and a Culture War on PC Gaming’s Giant

Guardian reporting reveals Steam’s moderation struggles to curb hate, harassment, and bigoted reviews on store pages and forums, with curators fueling culture-war campaigns against LGBTQ+ and marginalized creators; developers face repeated abuse and limited recourse as Valve remains largely unresponsive, leaving many feeling trapped by Steam’s dominant market position.

via The Guardian|
#abuse#culture-war#harassment
Reshona Landfair Reclaims Her Name and Power After R. Kelly Abuse
culture3 months ago

Reshona Landfair Reclaims Her Name and Power After R. Kelly Abuse

In a new memoir and first interview, Reshona Landfair—formerly known as Shorty from 4 the Cause and the girl in the infamous R. Kelly tape—recounts a 25-year pattern of grooming, manipulation, and abuse by the singer, including being forced into hiding, enduring violence, and being pressured not to testify. She Testified in 2022 under a Jane Doe at Kelly’s Chicago trial and describes the long-lasting impacts of stigma and betrayal by family and institutions. Now in her 40s, Landfair has rebuilt her life in Chicago, founded Project Refine to mentor young women, and uses her story to heal and help others, shedding the shame by reclaiming her real name as she steps into freedom.

via Rolling Stone|
#abuse#culture#memoir