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One-time Oakland police chief leading New Orleans' law enforcement response to deadly truck attack

Anne Kirkpatrick is now leading the New Orleans Police Department after a horrific incident on Bourbon Street, drawing from her tumultuous experience in Oakland.
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Parents of OpenAI Whistleblower Don't Believe He Died By Suicide, Order Second Autopsy

The tragic death of researcher Suchir Balaji raises questions about his whistleblower role against OpenAI and the circumstances surrounding his suicide.

OpenAI whistleblower death: Parents want to know what happened to Suchir Balaji after apparent suicide

Suchir Balaji's death raises questions about his suicide ruling, highlighting the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.

OpenAI Says It's "Devastated" That a Whistleblower Against It Has Been Found Dead

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead from an apparent suicide shortly after raising allegations of copyright infringement against the company.

OpenAI shift to for-profit company may lead it to cut corners, says whistleblower

OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model raises concerns about potential risks to safety and governance related to AGI development.

Mother of OpenAI Whistleblower Alleges He Was Murdered, Says There Were Signs of Struggle

The family of Suchir Balaji believes he was murdered, challenging police reports of suicide through private investigations and second autopsy findings.

Dead OpenAI Whistleblower Had Been Named as Potential Witness in Lawsuit Against Employer

Suchir Balaji aimed to testify against OpenAI in a lawsuit regarding its alleged copyright infringements before his tragic death.

Parents of OpenAI Whistleblower Don't Believe He Died By Suicide, Order Second Autopsy

The tragic death of researcher Suchir Balaji raises questions about his whistleblower role against OpenAI and the circumstances surrounding his suicide.

OpenAI whistleblower death: Parents want to know what happened to Suchir Balaji after apparent suicide

Suchir Balaji's death raises questions about his suicide ruling, highlighting the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.

OpenAI Says It's "Devastated" That a Whistleblower Against It Has Been Found Dead

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead from an apparent suicide shortly after raising allegations of copyright infringement against the company.

OpenAI shift to for-profit company may lead it to cut corners, says whistleblower

OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model raises concerns about potential risks to safety and governance related to AGI development.

Mother of OpenAI Whistleblower Alleges He Was Murdered, Says There Were Signs of Struggle

The family of Suchir Balaji believes he was murdered, challenging police reports of suicide through private investigations and second autopsy findings.

Dead OpenAI Whistleblower Had Been Named as Potential Witness in Lawsuit Against Employer

Suchir Balaji aimed to testify against OpenAI in a lawsuit regarding its alleged copyright infringements before his tragic death.
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#cybersecurity

In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.

Whistleblower Matthew Decker secured a $250,000 settlement from Penn State after revealing cybersecurity failures connected to government contracts.

Family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji demand FBI investigate death

Poornima Ramarao doubts the suicide ruling of her son Suchir Balaji's death and demands a thorough investigation amid concerns about circumstantial issues.

In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.

Whistleblower Matthew Decker secured a $250,000 settlement from Penn State after revealing cybersecurity failures connected to government contracts.

Family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji demand FBI investigate death

Poornima Ramarao doubts the suicide ruling of her son Suchir Balaji's death and demands a thorough investigation amid concerns about circumstantial issues.
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#retaliation

A top detective alleges the LAPD is toxic toward women. Will her lawsuit bring change?

Kristine Klotz alleges systemic sexism and retaliation within the LAPD, highlighting the challenges women face in law enforcement.

Super Micro whistleblower doubles down on claim he was fired for complaining about accounting practices at the $20 billion tech giant

A former Super Micro director alleges wrongful termination after reporting accounting irregularities and SEC violations.
Super Micro denies allegations, claiming Luong's termination was due to his bullying behavior. The company asserts it conducted an investigation that corroborated complaints against him.

Exclusive | Ex-NYC undersheriff sidelined for whistleblowing about illegal cannabis raids: lawsuit

Derek Skuzenski faced retaliation after pointing out illegal pot raids, highlighting the challenges whistleblowers might encounter in law enforcement organizations.

Teacher wins whistleblower suit against Oregon school

Eileen Brennock won a whistleblower lawsuit against her school district for retaliation after advocating for LGBTQ+ students.

Sheriff's Department weighs demoting whistleblower for spreading 'gossip'

The LA County Sheriff's Department is attempting to demote Sgt. Rosa Gonzalez for sharing her grievance about discrimination, sparking controversy over whistleblower treatment.

L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department

Gonzalez was demoted for reporting misconduct, sparking concerns over retaliation and the need for better departmental oversight.

A top detective alleges the LAPD is toxic toward women. Will her lawsuit bring change?

Kristine Klotz alleges systemic sexism and retaliation within the LAPD, highlighting the challenges women face in law enforcement.

Super Micro whistleblower doubles down on claim he was fired for complaining about accounting practices at the $20 billion tech giant

A former Super Micro director alleges wrongful termination after reporting accounting irregularities and SEC violations.
Super Micro denies allegations, claiming Luong's termination was due to his bullying behavior. The company asserts it conducted an investigation that corroborated complaints against him.

Exclusive | Ex-NYC undersheriff sidelined for whistleblowing about illegal cannabis raids: lawsuit

Derek Skuzenski faced retaliation after pointing out illegal pot raids, highlighting the challenges whistleblowers might encounter in law enforcement organizations.

Teacher wins whistleblower suit against Oregon school

Eileen Brennock won a whistleblower lawsuit against her school district for retaliation after advocating for LGBTQ+ students.

Sheriff's Department weighs demoting whistleblower for spreading 'gossip'

The LA County Sheriff's Department is attempting to demote Sgt. Rosa Gonzalez for sharing her grievance about discrimination, sparking controversy over whistleblower treatment.

L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department

Gonzalez was demoted for reporting misconduct, sparking concerns over retaliation and the need for better departmental oversight.
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NYC's troubled child service agency slaps down claims it's 'putting kids at risk'

The city's child services agency faces criticism for prioritizing ideology over child safety in investigations, risking children's well-being.
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LAPD 'SWAT mafia' trial set to begin; elite unit's leaders said to 'glamorize' killings

The LAPD's SWAT unit faces allegations of a violent culture and cover-ups, leading to a whistleblower lawsuit and claims of unfair treatment against officers.

Jury awards $3 million to ex-SWAT sergeant who alleged 'mafia' culture in LAPD unit

Timothy Colomey exposes misconduct in LAPD's SWAT unit, leading to a significant jury verdict in his favor.

LAPD 'SWAT mafia' trial set to begin; elite unit's leaders said to 'glamorize' killings

The LAPD's SWAT unit faces allegations of a violent culture and cover-ups, leading to a whistleblower lawsuit and claims of unfair treatment against officers.

Jury awards $3 million to ex-SWAT sergeant who alleged 'mafia' culture in LAPD unit

Timothy Colomey exposes misconduct in LAPD's SWAT unit, leading to a significant jury verdict in his favor.
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Dad furious after shocking video shows staffer drag son by genitals at NYC-funded autism center

A case worker at a center for autistic students was filmed abusing a 19-year-old, prompting outrage and calls for justice.

Joe Biden should pardon Reality Winner for her actions as a whistleblower | Margaret Sullivan

Reality Winner should receive a pardon to move forward with her life after serving her sentence for leaking government information.

Apple hit with employee lawsuit alleging privacy and speech violations

Apple is being sued for allegedly requiring access to personal data on iCloud and violating employee rights.
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Australia's best photos of the month November 2024

Australia is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record, raising concerns about climate change.

Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

Multnomah County Chair defends limited use of private emails amidst lawsuit regarding public records law violations.

Bombshell report reveals new evidence of UFOs and alien life

The whistleblower report unveils significant findings about Non-Human Intelligence and UFOs through a secretive US military program.

Nepotism claims made, as HSE manager accused of sealing job for relative at Cavan hospital

Internal investigations into hiring practices at Cavan General Hospital revealed significant governance failures and raised concerns about nepotism and workplace retaliation.
#ufos

Pentagon Whistleblower Admits Photo of UFO Mothership Was Fake

Luis Elizondo admitted presenting a fake UFO photo, marking a significant moment of accountability in government discussions about UFOs.

U.F.O.s Remain a Mystery to Lawmakers After Classified Briefing

Lawmakers received hedged answers during a closed-door briefing about UFOs, leaving them with more questions than answers.
The confidential nature of the briefing and the inability of lawmakers to discuss what they heard only fueled conspiracy theories surrounding UFOs.

Pentagon Whistleblower Admits Photo of UFO Mothership Was Fake

Luis Elizondo admitted presenting a fake UFO photo, marking a significant moment of accountability in government discussions about UFOs.

U.F.O.s Remain a Mystery to Lawmakers After Classified Briefing

Lawmakers received hedged answers during a closed-door briefing about UFOs, leaving them with more questions than answers.
The confidential nature of the briefing and the inability of lawmakers to discuss what they heard only fueled conspiracy theories surrounding UFOs.
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How cults actually work, according to a former member of Nxivm

Nxivm was a cult that manipulated members under the guise of self-help, as revealed by whistleblower Sarah Edmondson's firsthand experiences.
#nypd

Exclusive | NYPD chiefs accused of steering funds to restaurant of ex-police commissioner's brother: whistleblower

Allegations of NYPD funds misused to benefit a restaurant owned by a former commissioner's brother have sparked a federal investigation.

Whistleblowing ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for 6 months on minor assault charge being housed next to a cop killer

Former NYPD Sgt. Steven Lee exposed corruption but found guilty of assault, now in Rikers Island.
Being a whistleblower does not offer immunity, as seen in Lee's case.

Exclusive | NYPD chiefs accused of steering funds to restaurant of ex-police commissioner's brother: whistleblower

Allegations of NYPD funds misused to benefit a restaurant owned by a former commissioner's brother have sparked a federal investigation.

Whistleblowing ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for 6 months on minor assault charge being housed next to a cop killer

Former NYPD Sgt. Steven Lee exposed corruption but found guilty of assault, now in Rikers Island.
Being a whistleblower does not offer immunity, as seen in Lee's case.
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Opinion | I Was a Whistle-Blower Under Trump. Here's What's at Risk for Public Health.

Trump's return to office poses significant risks to national health security, echoing failures from his first administration.
#settlement

Managed care nonprofits must return $10M to federal and state Medicaid programs

Healthcare companies settled $10 million for Medicaid fraud in NY. RiverSpring never provided services to seniors but received millions in Medicaid payments.

L.A. Building and Safety whistleblower to get $3-million settlement from the city

A former LA official will receive a $3 million settlement after alleging whistleblower retaliation for reporting unethical practices.

Managed care nonprofits must return $10M to federal and state Medicaid programs

Healthcare companies settled $10 million for Medicaid fraud in NY. RiverSpring never provided services to seniors but received millions in Medicaid payments.

L.A. Building and Safety whistleblower to get $3-million settlement from the city

A former LA official will receive a $3 million settlement after alleging whistleblower retaliation for reporting unethical practices.
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#trump-media

Trump Media execs forced out after complaining about CEO Devin Nunes: report

Executives at Trump Media were ousted after whistleblowing on CEO Devin Nunes's mismanagement, indicating leadership crisis within the company.

Donald Trump's social media company has new worries and investors don't care

Trump Media's stock shows resilience despite executive resignations and poor financial performance, aligning more as a meme stock than a typical business.

Trump Media execs forced out after complaining about CEO Devin Nunes: report

Executives at Trump Media were ousted after whistleblowing on CEO Devin Nunes's mismanagement, indicating leadership crisis within the company.

Donald Trump's social media company has new worries and investors don't care

Trump Media's stock shows resilience despite executive resignations and poor financial performance, aligning more as a meme stock than a typical business.
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#discrimination

Hospital whistleblower alleges homophobia and racism for exposing horrific unsanitary conditions

A Black gay man filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and discrimination after reporting unsanitary hospital conditions.

A.C.L.U. Must Reinstate Employee Falsely Accused of Racist Language, Court Rules

The ACLU lost a case over wrongfully firing an employee who spoke out about sexism and fear within the organization.

Hospital whistleblower alleges homophobia and racism for exposing horrific unsanitary conditions

A Black gay man filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and discrimination after reporting unsanitary hospital conditions.

A.C.L.U. Must Reinstate Employee Falsely Accused of Racist Language, Court Rules

The ACLU lost a case over wrongfully firing an employee who spoke out about sexism and fear within the organization.
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Reports of DoJ investigation crater Supermicro stock

Supermicro is under DOJ investigation for alleged accounting fraud following whistleblower claims of misreported revenues.

Firm disclosed phone data of shot Tanzanian politician, UK tribunal hears

The telecom company Tigo provided critical data to Tanzanian authorities linked to an assassination attempt on opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

Man City case 'moral reward' for Football Leaks hacker, lawyer claims

The case against Manchester City ties back to Rui Pinto's revelations via Football Leaks, highlighting whistleblowing in football corruption.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Mistakenly Asks College Sports Conference to Do Something About Dubious ABC News Debate Whistleblower'

Bill Ackman mistakenly called for an investigation into ABC's actions regarding a presidential debate, highlighting confusion in a politically charged discourse.

Dissidents 'hid drugs in prison trolley for Kinahan associates'

Dissident republican prisoners allegedly smuggled drugs into Portlaoise Prison for associates of the Kinahan crime cartel.

The Morning Risk Report: Bank of America Shared Nonpublic Information With Investors in India, Whistleblower Says

Bank of America is investigating potential misconduct involving the sharing of nonpublic information related to a stock sale in India.
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Florida state parks whistleblower fired after exposing Ron DeSantis's plans

Florida fired a whistleblower who exposed a secret plan to develop sensitive state parks, prompting a backlash and forcing the governor to reconsider his approach.

Single dad says exposing 'egregious' proposal to turn Florida parks into golf courses got him fired

James Gaddis, a former state employee, leaked plans for golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks and faced termination for his actions.

Florida state parks whistleblower fired after exposing Ron DeSantis's plans

Florida fired a whistleblower who exposed a secret plan to develop sensitive state parks, prompting a backlash and forcing the governor to reconsider his approach.

Single dad says exposing 'egregious' proposal to turn Florida parks into golf courses got him fired

James Gaddis, a former state employee, leaked plans for golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks and faced termination for his actions.
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Starmer facing questions over appointing rail minister who had whistleblower sacked

Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Lord Hendy's appointment as rail minister due to allegations of forced dismissal of a whistleblower.

Chinese oil field was actually a chicken farm, German Shell whistleblower says

Fraudulent emission reduction projects are undermining carbon credit systems, with allegations of fake sites and companies linked to major oil firms.

Boeing's ex-CEO is set for a 'historic' one-to-one meeting with an employee who blew the whistle on its safety culture

Boeing whistleblower Sam Mohawk will meet ex-CEO Dave Calhoun to discuss safety concerns, marking a significant moment in Boeing's culture and accountability.

Scratch a 'defender of democracy' like Eric Ciaramella - he's a venal Biden hack

Controversies surrounding Biden family members with the Ukraine aid condition and possible whistleblower inaction.
#china

Tony Bobulinski delivers explosive testimony in House impeachment probe: 'Joe Biden was 'the Brand' being sold'

Former Biden family associate-turned-whistleblower, Tony Bobulinski, testified that Joe Biden was the 'Brand' being sold by his relatives in their lucrative dealings in China and Ukraine.
Bobulinski alleged that Joe Biden was aware of and enabled the CEFC China Energy transaction and had a constitutional responsibility to shut it down.

Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up

The US government is considering banning TikTok due to national security concerns.
A former TikTok employee turned whistleblower, Zen Goziker, has made serious allegations against the company.

Tony Bobulinski delivers explosive testimony in House impeachment probe: 'Joe Biden was 'the Brand' being sold'

Former Biden family associate-turned-whistleblower, Tony Bobulinski, testified that Joe Biden was the 'Brand' being sold by his relatives in their lucrative dealings in China and Ukraine.
Bobulinski alleged that Joe Biden was aware of and enabled the CEFC China Energy transaction and had a constitutional responsibility to shut it down.

Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up

The US government is considering banning TikTok due to national security concerns.
A former TikTok employee turned whistleblower, Zen Goziker, has made serious allegations against the company.
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Edward Snowden Anticipates Government Acquisition of Bitcoin in 2024

Snowden predicts national government to buy Bitcoin secretly.
El Salvador's Bitcoin bet pays off.

Why problems at a key Boeing supplier may help explain the company's 737 Max 9 mess

Production issues at Spirit AeroSystems have led to problems with the Boeing 737 Max.
Workers at the factory felt pressured not to report defects in order to get planes out faster.

Rochdale abuse whistleblower sends message to police after report indicates failings

Failings by senior officers and council bosses allowed paedophile grooming gangs to operate for years in Rochdale.
Whistleblower calls for a radical overhaul of policing and the criminal justice system.
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