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world1 hour ago•4 min saved

Paris grapples with widening abuse scandal among after-school staff

A year-long wave of abuse allegations against Paris-area after-school staff, known as animateurs, has triggered investigations in nearly 100 crèches and schools, with a trial set at Alphonse Baudin for sexualised touching of five children and about 80 suspensions this year. The crisis has strained trust between parents and City Hall, prompting calls for reform and a €20m city funding package for training, monitoring and automatic suspensions after a single complaint.

via BBC|

#after-school-staff #animateurs #child-abuse

politics5 days ago•7 min saved

Epstein aide's testimony sparks victim-vs-conspirator debate on Capitol Hill

House Oversight interrogates former Epstein aide Sarah Kellen in a closed-door session, with Kellen saying she endured sexual and psychological abuse at Epstein’s hands and describing herself as a "silent body" close to Maxwell; lawmakers must decide whether to view her as a victim or a conspirator under the 2008 non-prosecution deal, while pledging due process. Separately, Republicans move to block the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and Democrats prep a marathon 'vote-a-rama' on immigration and other topics ahead of a Memorial Day break.

via Politico|

#epstein #ghislainemaxwell #houseoversight

politics8 days ago•180 min saved

Trump aides weigh nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies targeted by DOJ probes

Trump administration officials are weighing a nearly $1.8 billion fund, named the President Donald J. Trump Truth and Justice Commission, to compensate allies who feel they were unfairly targeted by DOJ investigations as part of ongoing talks to resolve the president’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit; details aren’t finalized, funds could come from various agencies, and a public announcement could come soon.

via CNN|

#doj #fund #investigations

media10 days ago•8 min saved

Behind the Shield: Guardian staff defend press freedom—and why readers should help

Guardian staff describe concrete actions to defend a free press—from secure messaging for sources and frontline safety tools to legal defenses and strengthened information security—while calling on readers to support independent journalism to reach the Guardian’s goal of 60,000 acts of support.

via The Guardian|

#information-security #investigations #journalism

politics11 days ago•9 min saved

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart drops bid as new spending probe triggers investigations

Former New Britain mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for Connecticut governor after a city-commissioned report detailed tens of thousands in personal charges on her city credit card, including clothing charged as office expenses and photos showing items identical to those billed. The report suggests potential campaign-finance violations and other legal issues, prompting referrals to state and federal authorities as the FBI and state police open investigations; the timing follows a GOP convention context with a $2.8 million public grant potentially at stake. Reimbursements cited in the report were minimal.

via Hartford Courant|

#campaign-finance #connecticut-politics #credit-card-spending

investigations12 days ago•20 min saved

White House plans to fast-track Triumphal Arch work using existing contract, bypassing bidding

Emails show the Trump administration planned to start work on the Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle by piggybacking on an existing White House engineering contract, effectively bypassing a public bidding process; the arch’s proposal has sparked controversy and lawsuits over the contracting method and past contractor performance.

via The Washington Post|

#construction-and-engineering #donald-trump #government-contracts

celebrity-news13 days ago•6 min saved

100 days in, friend pleads for renewed focus as Guthrie case remains unsolved

Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, has been missing for 100 days, and her close friend Lauren Serpa says the Tucson investigation remains open but attention in the community is waning. Serpa urges continued public vigilance, while authorities say DNA and video analyses are ongoing and tips are still being reviewed. Savannah Guthrie has publicly appealed for information and posted a Mother’s Day tribute as the search continues.

via Page Six|

#celebrity-news #exclusive #investigations

the-district18 days ago•23 min saved

DC police misclassification scandal: 13 officials face firing after internal probe

An internal affairs review of the DC Police Department found officials manipulated crime classifications to lower reported crime, including a sergeant recategorizing thefts as lesser offenses or lost property. The 554-page report cites about two dozen additional potential reclassifications and has led to 13 top officers facing termination, with the department under federal scrutiny. While investigators criticized leadership, there’s no evidence former chief Pamela A. Smith ordered misclassification; reforms are being implemented under interim leadership.

via The Washington Post|

#crime-statistics #district-of-columbia-government #internal-affairs

politics21 days ago•14 min saved

California opens review into federal plan to end offshore wind project

California lawmakers are reviewing a deal the Trump administration struck to terminate a proposed offshore wind project off the state’s coast, seeking details on the terms, potential financial implications, and what it means for California’s clean-energy goals and environmental considerations.

via AP News|

#california #energy-policy #environment

us-news23 days ago•12 min saved

Camp Mystic halts 2026 season amid tragedy, lawsuits, and ongoing investigations

After deadly floods devastated Camp Mystic and spawned lawsuits and a state investigation, the Eastland family said they will not pursue a license or reopen for 2026, leaving the century-old Kerr County camp’s future uncertain as families, alumni and lawmakers debate accountability and the community’s economic impact.

via CNN|

#camp-mystic #eastland-family #investigations

local25 days ago•2 min saved

Camp Mystic Cancels 2026 Season Amid Flood Tragedy and Probes

Camp Mystic, a Texas private Christian girls’ camp where 28 people died in July floods, will not reopen for the 2026 season after withdrawing its license renewal; state officials say the license may not be renewed without major revisions to the emergency plan, and an internal investigation is underway alongside a Texas Ranger probe. Families of victims criticize the decision, while attorneys say accountability and stronger safeguards for campers will continue to be pursued in court.

via KUT|

#camp-mystic #floods #investigations

us26 days ago•178 min saved

Camp Mystic withdraws reopening bid as flood investigations continue

Camp Mystic in Texas has withdrawn its plan to reopen this summer amid ongoing criminal and civil investigations into the deadly July 4, 2025 floods that killed 27 campers and staff, plus a wrongful-death lawsuit. State leaders urged regulators to deny approval until investigations and corrective actions are complete, and a Texas judge has ordered many damaged buildings to remain untouched during litigation.

via CNN|

#camp-mystic #floods #investigations

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Widow denounces online ‘missing scientists’ theories after Caltech astronomer’s murder

Online speculation about a supposed network of ‘missing scientists’ tied to sensitive research has drawn FBI and congressional scrutiny, but families say the theories are hurtful and unfounded. The cases span various roles and institutions, including Caltech, MIT, and Los Alamos, with some killings having clear explanations. Authorities warn there’s no proven connected pattern, urging focus on facts and respecting the victims’ memories.

via BBC|

#bereavement #conspiracy-theories #fbi

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Study Finds Dozens of Lawmakers Facing Sexual-Harassment Allegations, Sparking Reform Debate

A bipartisan NWDL study tallies 53 workplace sexual-harassment allegations against at least 30 current or former U.S. lawmakers across the House and Senate over the past two decades, most involving male lawmakers and female staff; several have resigned, and advocates say the true scope is likely higher as many victims stay silent, prompting calls for stronger rules.

via The Guardian|

#congress #ethics #harassment

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

House Ethics Panel Breaks Silence on Sexual Misconduct in Congress

In an unusual public move, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee pledged zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, urged victims to report allegations to congressional authorities, and noted its practice of releasing only information necessary to hold Members accountable. The statement follows the resignations of Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid misconduct claims, and the panel released a list of 28 past investigations (one ongoing into Rep. Cory Mills), while directing individuals to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights and the Office of Employee Advocacy for claims.

via Politico|

#congress #house-ethics-committee #investigations