All articles tagged with #independent investigation
An attorney for ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich says he has no chance of recovery after suffering heatstroke during an outdoor workout, as his family calls for an independent investigation into the incident while the university reviews the practices and heat-illness protocols.
An attorney for the family of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich says his condition is irreversible and not a coma after he collapsed during a hot outdoor workout; the family is calling for an independent investigation and accountability from ASU, while the university reviews the incident and has guidelines in place amid allegations of concerning training practices that could lead to a lawsuit.
Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed from heatstroke during an outdoor workout; his family’s attorney says his condition is irreversible and not a coma, as ASU reviews the incident and his family pushes for an independent investigation that could lead to a lawsuit.
Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized on life support after collapsing during an August 20 off-ice workout at ASU's football stadium. His family’s attorney says recovery is unlikely and is pushing for an independent investigation and for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave; the university says it is reviewing the incident and adhering to heat-safety guidelines. The case has broader implications around third-party workouts and athletic safety, drawing comparisons to other high-profile sports-safety investigations.
The University of Cambridge will launch an independent investigation—led by senior academics from within and beyond the university—into the circumstances surrounding Jason Arday’s appointment and tenure after plagiarism allegations and his resignation; findings will inform a review of senior appointment processes, while Arday denies wrongdoing and Cambridge had previously relied on LMJU's review that found no plagiarism, with the investigation set to begin as soon as possible.
The State Medical Examiner’s autopsy for Nolan Wells is complete but its findings will be withheld and sent to a grand jury for review before any public release, per the Jackson County DA, with authorities pursuing an independent investigation and potential joint evidence review.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she is fully cooperating with an independent investigation into allegations she sexually harassed city employees, after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a complaint in April over text messages. The city hired a law firm to conduct the inquiry; Her maintains the messages were humorous but not up to her standards and expects the full facts to emerge as she continues to serve with integrity.
Michigan's athletic director Warde Manuel's job is in jeopardy as an independent review of the Wolverines' athletic department culture moves forward; the Board of Regents will meet to discuss findings and potential actions, with Manuel weighing retirement amid turbulence and fallout from the Sherrone Moore scandal.
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, is demanding an independent local investigation and criticizing DHS for lack of transparency, while DHS says the incident is under review by its inspector general and the FBI. Critics question the agency’s self-defense claim and note the family only learned of the death through media reports; advocates and lawmakers urge accountability and preservation of evidence as others involved have yet to speak publicly.
The Australian Federal Police have opened inquiries into allegations by Gaza flotilla activists that Israeli forces harmed detainees, including rape and torture, after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted. Four Australian activists met Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who urged an independent, transparent investigation. Israel says there is no credible evidence and has not received formal complaints, while the AFP will proceed with a victim-centered approach and provide updates as the inquiry progresses.
San Diego County Sheriff's Office says there is no evidence to support the sexual assault allegation against Phil Mickelson and reports no official complaint was filed at The Farms Golf Club; the investigation could resume if new information emerges, while Mickelson's camp disputes the claim. Separately, Mickelson remains away from competition due to a family health issue and his membership at the club was terminated following an independent probe.
Human Rights Watch is urging Rwanda to conduct a transparent, independent investigation into the death of Aimable Karasira, a government critic who died in custody on his scheduled release day. The group cites alleged torture and medical neglect in detention and notes a pattern of unclear accountability for critics, calling for an autopsy and international involvement while authorities attribute the death to a medical overdose.
The White House quickly backtracked from early characterizations of Alex Pretti as a domestic terrorist after video contradicted those claims, urging independent investigations and signaling a reevaluation of federal enforcement in Minnesota. Trump spoke with Gov. Walz to coordinate action, including pulling federal agents from Minnesota and appointing Tom Homan to oversee operations, underscoring mounting GOP scrutiny of ICE and border patrol tactics while officials avoid definitive blame until investigations conclude.
Busfield's lawyers say an independent investigation undermines the state's charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, citing alleged fraud by the accusers' parents, his polygraph result, and a Warner Bros. inquiry that found no basis for the claims; he remains jailed without bond ahead of a detention hearing tied to alleged on-set incidents on The Cleaning Lady in Albuquerque.
Brazil's President Lula announced plans for an independent inquiry into a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in at least 121 deaths, calling it a 'disastrous' massacre, amid public support and international attention.