News Roundup (2407)
House Committee Seeks to Oust IRS Head Over Missing Emails
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IRS Commissioner John Koskinen told Congress he does not believe he deserves to be impeached, despite allegations the IRS did not act prudently during the investigation of the agency’s treatment of conservative groups. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Sandra Bland's Family Reaches $1.9M Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
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The family of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in a Texas jail cell after she was arrested during a traffic stop, said they have arrived at a tentative settlement related to a wrongful death suit. So reports ABC News.
Read more...ACC Joins NCAA In Ditching NC Over Trans Bathroom Legislation
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The Atlantic Coast Conference announced it will move “neutral-site” championship matches from North Carolina after the state passed a law prohibiting transgender people from using restrooms that correspond with their gender identity. So reports Politico.
Read more...Sex Toy Company Tracking Vibrator Usage Without Warning: Lawsuit
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An Illinois woman is suing Standard Innovation, the company that manufactures the We-Vibes vibrator, because she believes the company is keeping track of “intimate” data. So reports an NBC affiliate.
Read more...Man Gets 40 Years After Rejecting Plea That Would’ve Released Him
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Raymond Lindsey Jr., of Montgomery County, Texas, rejected a plea deal that would have set him free from prison. As a result, he was handed a 40 year sentence. So reports The Houston Chronicle.
Read more...USC Player Accused of Rape Sent Vids to Victim’s Ex Via Snapchat: Report
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Osa Masina, a University of Southern California football player, now faces a rape charge for an incident involving a woman in a Salt Lake City suburb. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Fox, Gretchen Carlson Settle for $20M in Sexual Harassment Suit
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Fox News parent company, 21st Century Fox, will pay $20 million to former host Gretchen Carlson to settle a sexual-harassment claim against Roger Ailes, who recently stepped down as CEO. So reports The Washington Post.
Read more...Louisiana Man May Face Punishment Under ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Law
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A Louisiana man may face felony charges for allegedly shouting racist and sexist slurs at a police officer and may be the first charged under the state’s “Blue Lives Matter” law. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Wells Fargo to Shell Out $190M in Fraud Settlement
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Wells Fargo will pay $190 million ($185 million in penalties and $5 million to customers) after regulators claim the bank pushed customers into fee-generating accounts they never asked to open. So reports the Reuters and CNBC.
Read more...Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Ambitious Climate Legislation
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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation to expand his already historically ambitious climate change initiative. So reports the Associated Press.
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