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us18 days ago•14 min saved

Mississippi Grand Jury Cites Lack of Evidence in Nolan Wells Death

A Mississippi grand jury concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who was found dead days after a boat trip to Horn Island; the jury said his body’s condition was consistent with drowning, but the cause remains undetermined and there was no credible evidence of criminal conduct by those who accompanied him, prompting calls from family representatives and civil rights advocates to keep investigating.

via The New York Times|

#drowning #grand-jury #investigations

investigations20 days ago•386 min saved

Philly woman’s disappearance ties into a broader case involving six other women

A Philadelphia woman, Amy McHale, who vanished in 2016 after expressing fear of her ex-husband RC Horsch, is now linked to a larger mystery involving six other women. Authorities say they recovered more than a million digital files from a Philadelphia home that include images of women who appear unconscious, injured, or possibly dead, signaling a broader pattern that investigators are pursuing.

via NBC News|

#amy-mchale #disappearance #investigations

politics24 days ago•8 min saved

Fresh FBI files spark calls for full reckoning on 2024 Trump would-be assassin

Fresh FBI documents on the 2024 Butler, PA, Trump assassination attempt reveal gaps and new details that GOP lawmakers say they weren’t provided, including evidence that the shooter’s father sought to restrict firearms and limited federal cooperation; senators push for a full, public accounting and the release of all records surrounding the day’s events.

via Fox News|

#butler-shooting #donald-trump #fbi

metro26 days ago•25 min saved

Disoriented on the rails: two 24-year-olds fatally struck by NYC subway, investigators say

Two 24-year-olds, Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, were fatally struck by a southbound No. 4 train at Manhattan’s Spring Street station after reportedly sitting on the tracks; video shows them calmly on the rails as the train approached, and investigators are probing whether intoxication or disorientation contributed to the tragedy, with no suicide notes found and the motive under review.

via New York Post|

#intoxication #investigations #metro

investigations26 days ago•409 min saved

DHS watchdog flags cramped cages at Florida detention site dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report finds that detainees at Florida’s former Alligator Alcatraz detention site were confined in outdoor cages roughly 4-by-4 feet (16 square feet) and indoor cages around 18 square feet for up to about two hours each. The facility, opened in 2025 under a 287(g) agreement and closed in 2026, cost taxpayers more than $1 billion to operate; Amnesty International previously described the conditions as torture, triggering congressional probes. The IG’s findings label the use of such spaces as highly unconventional and not aligned with humane standards, and note that ICE did not have a day-to-day contract to run the facility, complicating oversight.

via nbcnews.com|

#alligator-alcatraz #amnesty-international #detention

politics27 days ago•11 min saved

Democrats plan sweeping legal push to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

With the midterms looming, Democrats say they would use lawsuits, subpoenas, and a new legal task force to compel testimony and obtain records from the Trump administration on issues ranging from Iran policy and Epstein files to Trump business dealings and the White House ballroom. They envision multiple overlapping investigations across committees, prioritizing a strategic, non-impeachment path initially while leaving impeachment as a potential option. They also plan to tap private-sector information, pursue targeted legislation (including potential 25th Amendment reforms and anti-corruption measures), and tie oversight to voters’ affordability concerns as they prepare for a broader congressional fight if they gain the majority.

via CNN|

#democrats #house-of-representatives #investigations

politics29 days ago•13 min saved

SEIU California Leader Accused of Extortion, Bullying in Billionaire-Tax Battle

Independent investigations commissioned by SEIU found that Dave Regan, president of SEIU United Health Workers West, pressured SEIU California’s state council to endorse Proposition 40 (the billionaire tax) through threats and intimidation of female staff and, in one case, an assault; the state council’s review substantiated bullying and intimidation of women, while a national probe found some extortion-like conduct likely occurred; Regan denies the allegations; the state council temporarily banned him from its offices as hearings proceed, and the council remains neutral on Prop 40 as the campaign unfolds.

via Los Angeles Times|

#billionaire-tax #investigations #labor-unions

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Caldwell Hires Harvey as Allegations Spark Political Battle

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women and possible ethics violations as investigators review the matter; he has enlisted former Attorney General Peter Harvey for counsel, pushes back against the accusations, and notes potential political and racial dynamics as Sherrill's administration conducts its own internal review.

via New Jersey Globe|

#ethics #investigations #legal

politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Democrats push Trump probes and Epstein files as Dallas hosts GOP counterprogram

Democrats in Dallas counter the GOP convention by highlighting investigations into Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, while stressing affordability and a bid to flip the House, with leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia and Hakeem Jeffries framing Oversight investigations and Texas voter concerns.

via The Washington Post|

#dallas #democrats #donald-trump

world1 month ago•22 min saved

Germany uncovers 21 explosives tied to electricity-grid sabotage

German prosecutors in Saxony said authorities found 21 homemade explosive devices as part of investigations into attacks on the electricity grid, including nine more found near high-voltage lines south of the Graustein substation. Investigators are also searching for a man who claimed responsibility for the sabotage, with the case fueling concerns about critical infrastructure after a drone attack last month blamed on Russia.

via nypost.com|

#electricity-grid #explosives #germany

investigations1 month ago•31 min saved

Portland drops vacancy-fee plan after city study

A city study concluded that charging owners of long-vacant commercial properties in Portland would be costly, unlikely to meaningfully reduce vacancy, and could disproportionately affect small/local owners. It found vacancies are driven mainly by weak demand and expensive build-out barriers. As a result, Council President Jamie Dunphy said he’s not pursuing the fee, and another proponent councilor, Sameer Kanal, has no plans to move forward. The report instead recommended steps like cheaper, faster permitting and easier space conversions, plus targeted enforcement for nuisance or elective vacancies to address the issue.

via KATU|

#city-study #commercial-properties #downtown-vacancy

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Garland police shoot machete-wielding suspect after lengthy standoff

A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police after 15 to 25 minutes of negotiations when he advanced toward officers near Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. A Taser deployed earlier had no effect, and no officers or bystanders were injured. The suspect died at a local hospital. The incident is under investigation by Garland Police, its Professional Standards Unit, and the Dallas County DA’s Public Integrity Unit, with officers placed on administrative leave as the scene is processed and Broadway Boulevard lanes remain closed.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#broadway-boulevard #garland-texas #investigations

business1 month ago•10 min saved

Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Faces Federal Probes Amid Expanding Sports Empire

Dodgers owner Mark Walter, known for a low public profile, is under federal and Delaware insurance regulator scrutiny over alleged related-party loans from insurers to his companies; despite selling the Lakers and the Dodgers’ growing, multi‑billion‑dollar value, TWG Global says there is no plan to divest and Walter remains deeply involved in the franchise and his broader sports investments.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #dodgers #investigations

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

ICE officer accused of lying to investigators in Venezuelan shooting probe

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has been charged with lying to investigators probing the shooting of a Venezuelan man.

via apnews.com|

#deception #ice #immigration-enforcement

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

New York AG Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Trump-Targeting Email

A Times Union report says New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office allegedly directed staff to “find and pursue crimes” involving Donald Trump and related entities in an agency-wide email; the message was reportedly wiped from servers and James’s office called it an internal personnel matter. The piece notes Maswoswe’s past DOJ role and a 2023 discrimination settlement she reached; White House criticism followed, characterizing it as weaponization of the justice system. James has long pursued Trump in civil fraud litigation, a case that yielded substantial penalties that were later partially overturned on appeal.

via Fox News|

#donald-trump #investigations #letitia-james