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Ex-CIA Edward Snowden is source of leaked NSA reports
29-year-old Edward Snowden, a former technical assistant for the Central Intelligence Agency, provided information to journalists about the secret U.S. electronic surveillance program. He revealed his identity voluntarily in a video interview on the U.K. Guardian‘s website. Snowden is currently residing in a hotel in Hong Kong. It remains to be seen whether or not … Read More
Auto theft sting operation results in 64 arrests
After eight months of investigation, 64 people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a network of North County auto theft rings. “Operation Perfect Storm” had undercover detectives begin to infiltrate multiple unrelated operations starting in August, California Highway Patrol Commander Scott Parker said. The officers then proceeded to set up a storefront to buy stolen … Read More
Supreme Court Ruling Allows DNA Samples After Arrest
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it is legal for the police to take a DNA sample at the time of an arrest for a serious crime. The ruling came about after a court in Maryland said it was illegal for a police to take Alonzo King’s DNA. King was arrested for felony … Read More
20-year-old Wrongfully Fired
It’s important to know your rights as an employee. 20-year-old Anthony worked as a cook and dishwasher at a Mountain Mike Pizza franchise near Antelope, CA, for six months. Anthony also suffers from bipolar disorder. During the time he was employed at the pizza place, his disorder did not affect his work performance. On one … Read More
Teachers challenge the New York City Board of Education
Minority teacher plaintiffs have challenged the New York City Board of Education, saying that they violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by requiring teachers to take a licensing exam. The teachers argued that the test impacted minority test-takers. Caucasian test-takers passed at a higher rate, and in addition, that the test did not … Read More
Four IRS employees will be interviewed in a Congress probe
IRS employees John Shafer, Gary Muthert, Liz Hofacre and Joseph Herr will all be interviewed by Congressional investigators as a part of the probe. One employee, Holly Paz, has already been questioned. It has not yet been determined who, exactly, was targeting groups with “Tea Party” or “patriot” in their names. This is what the … Read More
Truckers treated unfairly
A plaintiff said that he and other truckers were misclassified as independent contractors and thus treated unfairly. Plaintiffs and brothers Jose A. and Jose I. Estrada launched a civil suit against Harbor Express Inc., saying that the truckers who were classified as independent contractors did not receive the benefits of being an employee, such as … Read More
The California Supreme Court deals with insulin-administration case
The California Supreme Court will be hearing a case that will determine whether school employees can administer insulin to diabetic students, rather than only licensed nurses. This case will set a precedent for protecting the rights of schoolchildren with diabetes or other medical conditions. The problem here is that insulin is a tricky thing. The … Read More
Sex offenders, criminals allowed to be counselors
The lax credentialing system in California has allowed convicted sex offenders and people with substance abuse problems to work with clients. California is one of only two states that does not require background check on people who are registering to become substance-abuse counselors. No criminal background check is run, and in fact applicants are never asked … Read More
Doctor sues pharmacies for wrongful blacklisting
Dr. Roy H. Simon sued Target and Rite Aid, claiming that he was wrongfully blacklisted from their pharmacies. He claims that they will not fill his patients’ prescriptions, and falsely told them that he is on a federal “watch list.” Dr. Simon’s medical license was placed on probation in April of 2011, but the suspension … Read More