A sheriff's deputy arrested for theft and false reporting, highlighting the importance of accountability and maintaining public trust in law enforcement. [ more ]
A talented, goofy kid': family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out
Ryan Gainer, a teenager with autism, was fatally shot by sheriff deputies during a mental health episode, sparking concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people with disabilities.
Body-camera footage of Ryan's shooting shows discrepancies in the police report, raising questions about the justification of the use of lethal force. [ more ]
Met Police officer accused of murder over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba is named
The firearms officer who shot Chris Kaba has been named as Martyn Blake for the first time.
Mr Kaba was killed in south London after being shot through the windscreen following a pursuit with police, and the officer charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty. [ more ]
Milpitas police launch transparency website - San Jose Spotlight
Milpitas launched a digital dashboard for residents to review police data, including crime statistics, officer misconduct, and department policies. [ more ]
MSNBC's Joy Reid Declares DEI' Prosecutors Targeting Trump and She Loves It: Wonderfully Poetic'
Celebrating diversity in prosecution of Trump by Black officials like Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis; highlighting poetic justice and accountability in a multicultural democracy. [ more ]
6 Mississippi deputies sentenced in state court for torture
Long state sentences for former white officers for torturing Black men were seen as significant in Mississippi's history of racist atrocities by authority figures.
The state sentences ran concurrently with federal terms but were longer than state prosecutors recommended, signaling accountability in the same courthouse where they testified. [ more ]
Long Island school district announces dozens of layoffs in face of $3.6 million deficit
Amityville School District on Long Island is facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit and has announced 47 layoffs in the district, including teachers and security personnel.
Parents are concerned about the impact of the cuts on their children's education and are considering alternatives like private school due to rising tuition and potential classroom size increases.
The district attributes the deficit to increased costs for children with special needs, charter school enrollment, security, and health insurance, but there are questions about accountability for how the deficit was incurred. [ more ]
If Joe Biden is unfit to stand trial, he's unfit to be president. It's that simple
Special counsel Robert Hur argues that Biden is too old and forgetful to be held accountable for his actions.
Hur's report highlights instances of Biden's carelessness with national-security secrets, suggesting that his behavior may be accidental due to his age and forgetfulness. [ more ]
Minister would take another 10m donation from Frank Hester amid racism' scandal
Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake open to another 10 million donation from top Tory donor despite controversial comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott. [ more ]
Will San Jose require drug testing for cash assistance? - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's Mayor Mahan supports drug testing for public assistance recipients, aligning with San Francisco's Measure F.
Measure F requires drug screening for single adults under 65, offering treatment programs for positive cases and withholding benefits for those who decline treatment. [ more ]
As more governments look at AI rules, Accenture tests software to help companies comply | Semafor
Generative AI models can be complex and difficult to track, leading to compliance risks.
EQTY lab has developed software that uses blockchain technology to create an immutable fingerprint of AI models, ensuring transparency and accountability. [ more ]
Kay Firth-Butterfield On Harnessing AI's Power Responsibly
Responsible AI expert Kay Firth-Butterfield expresses caution about the over-reliance on current AI models in healthcare.
Firth-Butterfield has worked on creating frameworks and playbooks to ensure responsible development and use of AI, and advises governments and organizations on implementing AI responsibly. [ more ]
Biden Is Set to Visit East Palestine, but Is He a Year Too Late?
President Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio, one year after a train derailment that caused an environmental catastrophe.
Some residents are criticizing Biden for not visiting sooner, while others hope his visit will bring relief and accountability for the incident. [ more ]
Merrick Garland has failed to pursue justice and accountability as attorney general.
Garland's slow-moving approach and failure to charge Trump with offenses like sedition or treason have allowed Trump to delay his criminal trial. [ more ]
A school shooter's mom is found guilty. Will it prevent other tragedies?
The conviction of Jennifer Crumbley for involuntary manslaughter in the case of a school shooter's parents sets a precedent for holding others responsible for a child's actions with a gun.
The verdict is seen as a win for accountability and may serve as a deterrent for future mass shootings, prompting gun owners to take precautions. [ more ]
Byju's investors unanimously vote to remove founder | TechCrunch
Investors voted to remove Byju Raveendran from Byju's leadership citing governance issues and passed resolutions for board reconstitution.
Prosus Ventures and Peak XV Partners led the initiative to remove Byju Raveendran and filed oppression and management suit against Byju's leadership. [ more ]
National parks advocates are fed up with destructive gender reveal parties, they say
A couple pleaded guilty to starting a deadly wildfire during a gender reveal photo shoot in California, bringing attention to the need for accountability in damaging natural areas.
The husband was sentenced to a year in county jail, while the wife received one year of probation and both were ordered to pay $1,789,972 in restitution to the victims. [ more ]