A patients’ rights advocate is criticizing the California Medical Board for allegedly imposing mild penalties for doctor misconduct. Marian Hollingsworth became a patient rights advocate after her father died from antipsychotic drugs prescribed without her knowledge or consent. “Consent forms were falsified,” Hollingsworth said on EpochTV’s “California Insider” program. After her father’s passing, the doctor…
California Medical Board is Lenient with Misconduct: Patient Rights Advocate
NYC Mayor Accused of Misusing Security Detail
According to the city’s independent inspector general, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hasn’t paid for the security expense that occurred during his presidential campaign and misused his security detail for his guests or his family’s benefit. Margaret Garnett, Commissioner of the city’s Department of Investigation, a de Blasio appointee, issued a report (pdf)…
No Charges Against Top Military Officer McDonald After Misconduct Investigation
OTTAWA—An investigation into the conduct of Canada’s top military officer Admiral Art McDonald has ended with police saying there is not enough evidence to lay charges. Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau announced the end of the investigation on Friday evening, nearly six months after the Canadian Forces National Investigation first revealed that it was investigating…
Cuomo Says He Was Unaware of Sixth Accuser, Denies Touching Anyone Inappropriately
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo denied knowledge of a sixth woman who has reportedly accused him of sexual misconduct. “I’m not aware of any other claim,” Cuomo said, adding that “no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable.” Shortly before Cuomo made this claim, Cuomo senior advisor Richard…
‘Sad Story All Around’: Sexual Misconduct in Canada’s Military
Both the current and former chiefs of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces are being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour, prompting a much deeper look into sexual misconduct in the military than efforts that had begun nearly six years earlier. “It’s very serious and unsettling to see the former chief, and now…
Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct
OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling after news defence chief Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct, only weeks after military police launched an investigation into allegations against his predecessor. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed late Wednesday that McDonald had “voluntarily stepped aside” while military police investigate unspecified allegations. McDonald took over as the…
Military Police Investigating Misconduct Allegations Against Vance, Defence Department Confirms
The military police have started their investigation into allegations of misconduct against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance, the Defence Department has confirmed. Vance is alleged to have engaged in inappropriate behaviour with two female subordinates. One is a relationship he had with a woman he significantly outranked. The other is a sexual…
Doctor Has No Right to Francophone Panel, Ontario Discipline Committee Rules
TORONTO—A francophone doctor accused of misconduct by Ontario’s medical regulator has lost his bid to have his case heard by a French-speaking disciplinary panel. In ruling against Dr. Mathieu Belanger, the discipline committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario decided he had no right to a panel that could operate in French…
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