The number of nurses and midwives being suspended from work has more than doubled within a year. Analysis by The Epoch Times shows that between March 2022 and March 2023, over 660 nursing staff in the UK were handed suspension orders over fitness to practice concerns—a jump from 311 the previous year. The figures, recorded…
Adidas Launches Probe Into Misconduct Allegations Against Kanye West
Adidas AG on Thursday said it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Kanye West, after the German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer. Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician, who now goes…
Officer Acquitted in Man’s Shooting at Chicago Train Station
CHICAGO—A Chicago police officer was found not guilty Tuesday in the February 2020 shooting and wounding of an unarmed man during a struggle at a downtown commuter train station. Cook County Judge Joseph Claps acquitted Melvina Bogard, 33, of aggravated battery and misconduct charges. Prosecutors have said Bogard and another officer, Bernard Butler, were riding…
Theranos Founder Holmes Denied Request for New Trial, Court Filings Show
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ request for a new trial was denied by a federal judge in California late on Monday, court documents showed. In January, Holmes, 37, was found guilty of defrauding investors in the blood testing startup, convicting her on four of 11 counts. She was convicted of investor fraud and conspiracy, but acquitted…
2 Windsor Police Officers Who Allegedly Donated to Freedom Convoy Face Misconduct Charges
Two officers with the Windsor Police Service (WPS) are facing misconduct charges for allegedly donating money to the Freedom Convoy, a large-scale protest against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa earlier this year. The charges against constables Jason Michael Brisco and Brooke Fazekas fall under the Ontario Police Services Act, the WPS said on Sept….
Federal Tribunal Reinstates EI for Worker Fired for Refusing COVID Shots
A federal tribunal has ruled in favour of a Toronto man who was denied his Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after losing his job for not getting vaccinated for COVID-19. In a decision released on Sept. 12, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada reversed the denial of EI benefits to Timothy Conlon, a delivery driver who…
Phoenix Suns Owner Suspended, Fined $10 Million After Conduct ‘Clearly Violated’ Workplace Standards
September 14, 2022
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The NBA has suspended Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, for a year and fined him $10 million following an investigation that alleged he engaged in sexist and racist behavior. In November 2021, ESPN alleged misconduct by Sarver, after which the NBA commissioned law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen…
WWE’s Vince McMahon Steps Back from CEO Role Amid Misconduct Probe
Vince McMahon, who founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and has helmed it for years, has now “voluntarily stepped back” from his role as the firm’s CEO and Chairman amid a probe into his alleged misconduct. The WWE board of directors made the announcement in a June 17 statement, which also noted that a special committee has…
Family Court Judge Resigns Amid Accusation of ‘Groping’
A Massachusetts family court and probate judge accused of inappropriate touching of an employee has resigned. Judge Paul Sushchyk turned in his letter of resignation to Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this week on Mar. 28. Sushchyk’s alleged misconduct happened outside of the courtroom. Sushchyk has been the subject of an ongoing investigation that started…
Family Court Judge Resigns Over Accusations of Inappropriate Touching
In one of a growing number of cases involving misconduct by family court judges, a Massachusetts family court and probate judge accused of inappropriate touching of an employee has resigned. Judge Paul Sushchyk turned in his letter of resignation to Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this week on March 28. Sushchyk’s alleged misconduct happened outside of…
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