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1 week ago

Mali basketball whistleblower still fighting for justice DW 07/23/2025

Djelika Tounkara seeks justice after facing threats and retaliation for reporting sexual abuse by her former coach.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Ex-NYPD top cop Donlon threatens $10M defamation lawsuit against Mayor Adams, retired deputy commish over character assassination' | amNewYork

Thomas Donlon threatens a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Mayor Adams and Deputy Commissioner Sheppard over false claims regarding his mental fitness.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

loanDepot accused of steering, loan officer compensation violations

According to the lawsuit, loanDepot required loan officers unable to obtain higher-cost loans to transfer borrowers to internal loan consultants, regardless of actual necessity.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Old Man Chuck Grassley Got Snookered by Emil Bove's Contemptuous Dodge - emptywheel

Senate Judiciary Democrats urged a hearing on Emil Bove's alleged contempt of court, with Grassley refusing.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's judicial nominee Hermandorfer advances to final Senate confirmation without ABA vetting.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

"Fuck You:" Todd Blanche Continues to Flopsweat over Emil Bove's Contempt - emptywheel

Reuveni produced texts between him and an unnamed colleague discussing Drew Ensign's claimed ignorance of deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act at an emergency hearing before James Boasberg. Reuveni describes that they were 'About to enter the find out phase following fuck around.'
US politics
#department-of-justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Attacks a Trump DOJ Whistleblower in Fiery Post: We Support Legitimate Whistleblowers,' But He's a Leaker'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Attacks a Trump DOJ Whistleblower in Fiery Post: We Support Legitimate Whistleblowers,' But He's a Leaker'

#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Four former NYPD chiefs say they were forced out after exposing misconduct tied to Mayor Adams' allies: lawsuits | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYPD wants to claw back $200k in OT from cop who claims disgraced Chief Jeffrey Maddrey 'coerced' her into sex

The NYPD is demanding that Lt. Quathisha Epps repay over $200,000 in overtime, which she claims is retaliation for her whistleblowing.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Four former NYPD chiefs say they were forced out after exposing misconduct tied to Mayor Adams' allies: lawsuits | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYPD wants to claw back $200k in OT from cop who claims disgraced Chief Jeffrey Maddrey 'coerced' her into sex

The NYPD is demanding that Lt. Quathisha Epps repay over $200,000 in overtime, which she claims is retaliation for her whistleblowing.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

FAI vice-president resigns after whistleblower allegations revealed in the Sunday Independent

John Finnegan has announced his resignation as vice-president of the Football Association of Ireland, citing personal and family reasons. This decision comes after two years in the role.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Adam Schiff Grills Trump DOJ Nominee Emil Bove in Senate

Senator Schiff questioned nominee Emil Bove about alleged suggestions to defy court orders during a DOJ meeting.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Kendall companies and doctors pay $810,000 to settle Medicare fraud charges

The settlement, reaching over $810,000, resolves allegations of Medicare fraud against a Kendall radiology center and its associated physicians.
Miami food
#trump-administration
Washington Nationals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump's NIH ignored court order, cut research grants anyway

The Trump administration allegedly cut funding for gender-related research grants despite a federal court order halting such actions.
Washington Nationals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump's NIH ignored court order, cut research grants anyway

The Trump administration allegedly cut funding for gender-related research grants despite a federal court order halting such actions.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Top Trump Lawyer Accused of Saying 'F- You' to Courts

Emil Bove's aggressive approach in the DOJ under Trump raises concerns about legal processes regarding deportation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Fired Justice Department lawyer accuses agency of planning to defy court orders

Justice Department leaders allegedly intended to defy court orders to push Trump's deportation agenda, according to whistleblower Erez Reuveni.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Civil servant files complaint against French presidential hopeful

Philippe denies all allegations of misconduct amidst ongoing investigations related to his conduct as a former prime minister.
#doge
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

DOGE is investigating a whistleblower's allegation while creating concern among NLRB employees regarding the handling of sensitive labor data.
fromFlowingData
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

DOGE possibly extracted data from National Labor Relations Board, whistleblower discloses

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

DOGE is investigating a whistleblower's allegation while creating concern among NLRB employees regarding the handling of sensitive labor data.
fromFlowingData
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

DOGE possibly extracted data from National Labor Relations Board, whistleblower discloses

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Council-owned housing firm 'compromising residents by not doing fire safety checks'

Routine safety checks at multiple developments in Newham were either overdue or missing, raising serious safety concerns among whistleblowers.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Hundreds of east London homes 'went without basic fire safety checks', claims whistleblower

Housing firm allegedly neglected fire safety checks for years, risking residents' lives, as revealed by a whistleblower.
Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

'I take pleasure in thinking I can rid society of at least some of them': A cyber vigilante is dumping information on notorious ransomware criminals - and security experts say police will be keeping close tabs

Anonymous leaker GangExposed reveals identities of key ransomware figures, aiming to disrupt their criminal operations.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Mysterious leaker GangExposed outs Conti kingpins in massive ransomware data dump

A whistleblower named GangExposed has released extensive evidence against ransomware groups, aiming to combat cybercrime.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Government IT whistleblower calls out DOGE, says he was threatened at home

A whistleblower revealed potential risks and breaches caused by DOGE's access to NLRB systems, exposing the U.S. government to foreign threats.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Government IT whistleblower calls out DOGE, says he was threatened at home

A whistleblower revealed potential risks and breaches caused by DOGE's access to NLRB systems, exposing the U.S. government to foreign threats.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australian whistleblower loses appeal to reduce prison term DW 05/28/2025

David McBride lost his appeal to reduce a prison sentence for leaking classified documents about war crimes in Afghanistan.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Orange County DA says his workplace was a miserable 'lions den,' in court testimony

Orange County DA Todd Spitzer denies retaliating against whistleblower Tracy Miller amid sexual harassment allegations within his office.
#elon-musk
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Whistleblower Who Exposed DOGE Raid of NLRB Data Finds Threats Taped to His Door

Elon Musk's DOGE allegedly conducted a raid on the NLRB, stealing sensitive labor information while employing deceptive cybersecurity practices.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Whistleblower Who Exposed DOGE Raid of NLRB Data Finds Threats Taped to His Door

Elon Musk's DOGE allegedly conducted a raid on the NLRB, stealing sensitive labor information while employing deceptive cybersecurity practices.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Top exec at ASPCA inhumanely fired after sounding alarm about 'dangerous' fraud at animal rights group: suit

Gordon Lavalette, former ASPCA CFO, alleges wrongful termination after reporting illegal financial practices including $340M in no-bid contracts.
#nlrb
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Whistleblower Says He Received Threats After Investigating Whether Elon Musk's Minions Were Stealing Government Data

Allegations arise suggesting that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may have illegally accessed NLRB data in a concerning breach.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Whistleblower Says He Received Threats After Investigating Whether Elon Musk's Minions Were Stealing Government Data

Allegations arise suggesting that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may have illegally accessed NLRB data in a concerning breach.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

One of Elon Musk's long-time VCs is suing his former employer after allegedly being fired | TechCrunch

Josh Raffaelli is suing Brookfield Asset Management, alleging wrongful termination and fraud following his whistleblower complaint regarding pandemic-related real estate losses.
#data-security
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Congress is investigating allegations of data breaches involving the NLRB and DOGE, based on whistleblower reports.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Whistleblower who exposed 'secret Pentagon UFO program' revealed

This is absolutely what I did not want to do,' Brown said during the podcast. 'I am, on a personal level, giving up the future that I made for myself and was going to try to make for a family. My hope is that the stakes are not paid out, but they are life imprisonment and the possibility of execution.
Privacy professionals
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Shocking reason Elon Musk 'threatened me with deportation'

A Tesla whistleblower faced threats over safety concerns, revealing serious corporate ethics issues surrounding whistleblowing at the company.
Toronto startup
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Cristina Balan has won a pivotal legal victory against Tesla, allowing her to pursue her defamation case further.
Toronto startup
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Shocking reason Elon Musk 'threatened me with deportation'

A Tesla whistleblower faced threats over safety concerns, revealing serious corporate ethics issues surrounding whistleblowing at the company.
Toronto startup
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Cristina Balan has won a pivotal legal victory against Tesla, allowing her to pursue her defamation case further.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

DOGE is building a 'master database' of sensitive information, top Oversight Democrat says

The Department of Government Efficiency is creating a controversial cross-agency database that raises privacy concerns.
#government-efficiency
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data

Allegations suggest potential breaches of data security by the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump's administration.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data

Allegations suggest potential breaches of data security by the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump's administration.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gary Shapley, whistleblower IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden, expected to be named agency's acting chief

Gary Shapley, who testified publicly on Hunter Biden's tax investigations, is set to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner amid claims of retaliation for cooperation.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Government faces claims of serious security and data protection problems in One Login digital ID | Computer Weekly

The Government Digital Service's One Login system has been flagged for serious data protection concerns, increasing risks of breaches and identity theft.
Privacy professionals
#meta
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Sen. Hawley demands Zuckerberg testify over Meta whistleblower's China claims: 'Sold out our country's security'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Exclusive | Meta whistleblower's testimony will show if Mark Zuckerberg, other execs 'lied to Congress' about China ties: Sen. Hawley

Gadgets
fromEngadget
4 months ago

The Morning After: A closer look at Facebook's leadership

Meta's leadership is criticized in Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, revealing troubling details and behaviors of key figures including Zuckerberg and Sandberg.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Sen. Hawley demands Zuckerberg testify over Meta whistleblower's China claims: 'Sold out our country's security'

US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Meta whistleblower's testimony will show if Mark Zuckerberg, other execs 'lied to Congress' about China ties: Sen. Hawley

Meta allegedly misled Congress about its relationship with China through actions detailed by whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Meta whistleblower to testify after explosive memoir slamming Mark Zuckerberg was blocked

Sen. Josh Hawley plans to investigate Meta's internal culture and censorship practices following whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams' upcoming testimony.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
4 months ago

The Morning After: A closer look at Facebook's leadership

Meta's leadership is criticized in Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, revealing troubling details and behaviors of key figures including Zuckerberg and Sandberg.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Former Aides to Ken Paxton Win $6.6 Million in Whistle-Blower Case

Judge rules in favor of whistle-blowers against Texas AG Ken Paxton, awarding $6.6 million for wrongful termination.
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Suspended SF City Hall Director Now Claims She Was Ousted For Whistleblowing On a Sex-Abuse Case

Kimberly Ellis claims she was placed on leave for whistleblowing on sexual abuse in a foster care program, not for unauthorized moonlighting.
#facebook
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Careless People' author Sarah Wynn-Williams will testify at a Senate hearing next week

Sarah Wynn-Williams will testify about Facebook's alleged cooperation with China regarding censorship and data misuse next week.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Whistleblower complaint expands on claims that Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China

Facebook allegedly created a censorship tool to gain entry into the Chinese market, indicating a willingness to compromise user privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
3 months ago

'Careless People' author Sarah Wynn-Williams will testify at a Senate hearing next week

Sarah Wynn-Williams will testify about Facebook's alleged cooperation with China regarding censorship and data misuse next week.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Whistleblower complaint expands on claims that Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China

Facebook allegedly created a censorship tool to gain entry into the Chinese market, indicating a willingness to compromise user privacy.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Retired LAPD sergeant gets $4.5 million in overtime fraud whistleblower lawsuit

Whistleblower Randy Rangel was awarded $4.5 million for retaliation by LAPD after reporting overtime fraud.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Appraisal Institute sued over wrongful termination allegations

The lawsuit alleges that AI mismanaged appraisal grading practices and retaliated against a whistleblower.
Akins claims she faced retaliation after reporting grading irregularities to AI leadership.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

The Confessions of Health-Insurance Executives

Wendell Potter continues to advocate against for-profit health insurance and is viewed as a key figure in the movement for Medicare for All.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are You the Family Whistleblower?

In families with long-standing dysfunctions, the whistleblower is seen as a problem rather than a catalyst for change.
Mental health
#boeing
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing

Boeing's conduct allegedly contributed to whistleblower John Barnett's tragic suicide, leading his family to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Boeing whistleblower's family claims company's conduct caused his suicide

Boeing's alleged harassment of a whistleblower contributed to his suicide, offering a troubling glimpse into the company's handling of safety concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing

Boeing's conduct allegedly contributed to whistleblower John Barnett's tragic suicide, leading his family to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Boeing whistleblower's family claims company's conduct caused his suicide

Boeing's alleged harassment of a whistleblower contributed to his suicide, offering a troubling glimpse into the company's handling of safety concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies | TechCrunch

Mark Klein, whistleblower on NSA surveillance, has passed away at 79, revealing significant government access to American internet data.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Former government watchdog on his decision to end legal fight challenging his firing

The Office of Special Counsel investigates whistleblower claims and protects federal employees, but its head can be politically vulnerable.
Silicon Valley
fromNature
5 months ago

How blowing the whistle on the Theranos scandal transformed Erika Cheung's career

Erika Cheung's whistle-blowing against Theranos highlights the risks and consequences of exposing scientific fraud in a toxic workplace.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump's FBI Reportedly Launches Investigation Into James Comey

The FBI is investigating James Comey for alleged surveillance operations against the Trump campaign involving undercover agents.
#unfair-dismissal
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins case against UK government

Whistleblower Josie Stewart wins unfair dismissal case, highlighting the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and government priorities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case

Whistleblower Josie Stewart wins unfair dismissal case after revealing details of the UK's chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Kabul evacuation whistleblower wins case against UK government

Whistleblower Josie Stewart wins unfair dismissal case, highlighting the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and government priorities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Whistleblower who exposed chaos of Afghanistan evacuation wins unfair dismissal case

A former UK civil servant won an unfair dismissal case for exposing the government's failures during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Pursue this urgently': whistleblower case reveals Whitehall focus on Kabul animal airlift

The UK government's focus during the Kabul withdrawal prioritized animals over human lives, revealing a callous oversight amidst a humanitarian crisis.
#openai
SF parents
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Mother of OpenAI Whistleblower Says She's Sent Material From Scene of Alleged Suicide for Laboratory Testing

The family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji contests the suicide ruling, citing inconsistencies in the investigation and new evidence they are examining.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Independent Autopsy Finds OpenAI Whistleblower's Bullet Wound Was Not Consistent With Suicide

The family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji claims he was murdered, disputing the official suicide ruling and seeking legal action for transparency.
SF parents
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Mother of OpenAI Whistleblower Says She's Sent Material From Scene of Alleged Suicide for Laboratory Testing

The family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji contests the suicide ruling, citing inconsistencies in the investigation and new evidence they are examining.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Independent Autopsy Finds OpenAI Whistleblower's Bullet Wound Was Not Consistent With Suicide

The family of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji claims he was murdered, disputing the official suicide ruling and seeking legal action for transparency.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

New allegations of horrific abuse and death - including a drowned mountain lion - at notorious 'roadside zoo' on Long Island

The Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center faces serious allegations of animal neglect and a cover-up of animal deaths according to whistleblowers.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Medical Examiner's Office Says Autopsy Confirms That OpenAI Whistleblower Died By Suicide

The autopsy report confirmed Suchir Balaji's death as a suicide, but his family remains skeptical of this conclusion.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report | TechCrunch

Balaji made headlines in October when he accused OpenAI of illegally using copyrighted material to train its AI models, spiraling into a larger ethical debate.
Miscellaneous
fromPatently-O
5 months ago

Follow-up on Peterson v. Minerva: LIFT OUR VOICES Amicus Brief

The Tenth Circuit's extreme deference to arbitrators has nullified meaningful judicial review, as emphasized in the amicus brief by Lift Our Voices. The brief cites the court's admissions of powerlessness, claiming federal courts "do not have discretion," "do not have power," and "cannot set aside an arbitration award based on legal error." This language reflects a worrying abdication of judicial authority outlined in Article III when the Federal Arbitration Act was enacted.
Intellectual property law
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremist

Charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, who leaked information about gender-affirming care for minors, were dropped, allowing him to avoid future prosecution.
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