Suspicions continue to swirl around New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who faces accusations of not only misusing taxpayer funds but also having an extramarital affair with a recently divorced NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie, a cop often tasked with providing security for the politician. The FBI has been investigating Cantrell, and at the center of its […]
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It’s appalling up-and-comer Democrat examining allegations against Ginther
Greyhound bus terminal case investigation absurd Re “Whitehall city attorney reviewing Ginther call faces residency, Buckeye Lake mayor issues,” Jan. 19: As an attorney concerned about the legal system’s reputation, I’m appalled that Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein chose Whitehall City Attorney Brad Nicodemus to investigate alleged illegal acts by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther regarding […]
Gymnastics coach trailed by allegations of sexual abuse
In the span of just over a decade, Key Biscayne police received a series of complaints about a gymnastic coach’s allegedly abusive behavior with young girls, police reports and interviews with the Herald reveal. The coach’s name: Oscar Nicolas Olea. He is 38. He has not been charged with any crimes and continues to teach […]
Trump cites allegations of improper relationship in effort to dismiss Georgia election charges
ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump moved Thursday to adopt a motion to dismiss the election interference charges against him in Georgia, with his lawyer pointing to allegations of an improper romantic relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Trump’s lead defense counsel requested a dismissal of the indictment […]
Female Army colonel fired over sexual assault, harassment allegations
An Army officer was fired from her command due to a pattern of sexual harassment and assault against male subordinates, according to a report first published by Military.com. Col. Meghann Sullivan was relieved of her command of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade’s Engineer Battalion last fall by Maj. Gen. Donn Hill, the Security Force […]
Oliver North says NRA reacted to misconduct allegations like a ‘circular firing squad’
New York (AP) — Oliver North testified Tuesday that he was forced out of the National Rifle Association after raising allegations of financial irregularities within the powerful lobbying organization, likening the group’s reaction to that of a “circular firing squad.” North, 80, said he was pushed out as president of the NRA after seeking an […]
Torture allegations spiked in Israeli jails after Oct. 7, as one group warns jailers seek ‘revenge’
JERUSALEM — Abuses against Palestinians held in Israeli jails have risen since Hamas‘ Oct. 7 attacks, former detainees and rights organizations have warned, with one group alleging that prison officers are taking “revenge” on inmates for the militant group’s atrocities. Data compiled by Israeli rights group HaMoked said the number of “security inmates” — prisoners […]
Judge unseals divorce case at center of conflict of interest allegations against Fani Willis
A Georgia judge on Monday unsealed the divorce case involving a prosecutor at the center of allegations concerning an improper relationship with the Fulton county district attorney who brought the racketeering case against Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling by the Cobb county superior court judge Henry Thompson […]
Police won’t charge ex-Florida GOP chair with sexual battery, forward voyeurism allegations to prosecutors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler will not face sexual battery charges, but prosecutors will consider whether to charge him with video voyeurism stemming from a months-long investigation, according to a statement from the Sarasota Police Department. The investigation started after an Oct. 2 sexual encounter between Ziegler and an […]
How misconduct allegations against Fani Willis could impact her prosecution of Trump
Allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had an improper relationship with Nathan Wade — the man she picked to lead the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on election interference charges — threaten to upend the case. Here’s what you need to know about the controversy. Who is Fani Willis? Willis is the […]
Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Complaints that Purina pet food has sickened pets have been circulating on social media in recent weeks, sparking fear for dog and cat owners. But Purina adamantly denies there are any issues with its products. “Pet parents continue to be understandably scared by an online rumor that there is an issue with Purina pet foods. […]
Judge sets hearing on misconduct allegations against Fani Willis in Trump case
The judge presiding over the Georgia prosecution of former US president Donald Trump and others for efforts to overturn the 2020 election has set a hearing on a motion alleging Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis has been romantically involved with a special prosecutor she hired for the case. In an order on Thursday, Fulton […]