South London Met Police officer sent indecent photos to '12-year-old girl'
Former Metropolitan Police officer guilty of multiple sexual offences involving children.
The officer was found guilty after engaging in online conversations with an undercover West Midlands Police officer pretending to be a 12-year-old girl. [ more ]
Toronto cop's misconduct an attempt to even playing field for Black officers, lawyer says | CBC News
A Toronto police superintendent admitted to misconduct by sharing confidential information with Black constables before their job interviews in 2021. [ more ]
Can you apply for California unemployment benefits if you were fired from your job?
Applicants for unemployment benefits in California must meet specific eligibility requirements, including base period earnings and potential job termination circumstances. [ more ]
Germany has its first federal police commissioner DW 03/14/2024
Creation of Germany's first federal police commissioner due to cases of negligence and racism within police forces.
Introduction of police commissioner to provide a safe space for reporting police misconduct despite opposition from some members of the Bundestag. [ more ]
FIFA has upheld the three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales for his behavior after the Women's World Cup final.
Rubiales kissed a player on the lips, grabbed his crotch, and threw another player over his shoulder, resulting in the ban.
The ban could be appealed again at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Rubiales may also stand trial for his actions. [ more ]
Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars has been suspended from holding any position in professional football for at least a year due to inappropriate behavior towards women at Ajax Amsterdam.
Overmars quit his job at Ajax in February 2022 after admitting to sending inappropriate messages and photographs to several women who worked at the club. [ more ]
A Catholic priest accused of misconduct was suspended in Texas. Why did New Orleans let him preach?
Odiong faced allegations in both Texas and Louisiana, putting into question the transparency of his continued ministry.
The Catholic Church faced scrutiny for its handling of Odiong's case amid a larger issue of concealing abusive behaviors of some priests and deacons. [ more ]
Judge Who Texted Wild Commentary During Murder Trial Resigns From Bench
Oklahoma Judge Traci Soderstrom has resigned after being caught texting and scrolling social media during a murder trial of a toddler.
Soderstrom's text messages during the trial included making comments about the prosecutor, defense attorney, police officer, and victim's mother. [ more ]
New DOJ watchdog report details FBI officials' misconduct with foreign prostitutes
Six FBI officials working overseas solicited or had sex with prostitutes and were not forthcoming when questioned by investigators.
The report reveals details of the officials engaging in activities that violated Justice Department and FBI policies and exposed them to possible extortion and blackmail. [ more ]
Black police officers' group calls for ethnic minorities to boycott joining Met
The National Black Police Association (NBPA) is calling for ethnic minorities to boycott joining the Metropolitan police in protest of a racist misconduct investigation against Charles Ehikioya, the chair of the Met Black Police Association (Met BPA).
The NBPA claims that Ehikioya was targeted for speaking out about the poor behavior and racism within the police force, and that there has been a deliberate effort to find evidence against him. [ more ]
Man choked to death on drugs in police custody after officer 'failed to adequately search' him - watchdog
The police watchdog found that a Met officer failed to adequately search or monitor a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody.
Andrzej Kusper died as a result of foreign body airway obstruction while being held at Leyton Custody Centre in east London.
The officer searched Mr. Kusper and found a small package containing a white substance, but failed to notice him putting his hand to his mouth during the search. [ more ]
State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective
Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony. [ more ]
A bowling alley, a boozy fight and allegations of a new deputy gang in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies engaged in misconduct at a bowling alley, including flashing a handgun, mocking teenagers, and assaulting a 19-year-old.
Two deputies admitted to having tattoos linked to a deputy gang known as the Industry Indians. [ more ]
Why Did Chicago Blackhawks Terminate Corey Perry's Contract?
The Chicago Blackhawks terminated Corey Perry's contract following allegations of possible misconduct.
Rumors suggest that Perry had an intimate relationship with the mother of his teammate, Connor Bedard, but the team has not disclosed a specific reason for Perry's termination. [ more ]