Two investigations have substantiated allegations that one of California's most powerful union presidents tried to strong-arm fellow labor leaders into backing a proposed billionaire tax, and engaged in a pattern of threatening conduct toward women in the process. Dave Regan, president of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, one of California's largest and most politically influential […] The post SEIU union boss accused of extorting labor leaders, intimidating women to force billionaire tax endorsement appeared first on American Almanac .
Two investigations have substantiated allegations that one of California's most powerful union presidents tried to strong-arm fellow labor leaders into backing a proposed billionaire tax, and engaged in a pattern of threatening conduct toward women in the process. Dave Regan, president of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, one of California's largest and most politically influential unions, faces findings from two separate probes that paint a picture of coercion, intimidation, and, in one case dating to 2009, alleged physical assault against a female colleague. The national SEIU is now preparing an evidentiary hearing, and Regan has been temporarily barred from SEIU California offices. The allegations center on Regan's push to secure…Open
56-year-old Dawn Light was charged with aggravated intimidation of a court officer and witnesses in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Light was arrested for harassment outside the courthouse soon after deliberations on Tuesday. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
It was the latest example of President Trump’s bid to use the legal system against those who voice unflattering facts and opinions generally protected by the First Amendment.
A suspect wearing a Chucky doll mask terrorized six people at random on the streets of Philadelphia in a single 15-minute spree, and police say he filmed every encounter while he did it. The incidents began around 5:18 a.m. on a recent Wednesday morning, when the masked figure was first spotted at a Dunkin' Donuts, […] The post Philadelphia police hunt masked suspect who chased jogger and asked, 'Are you ready to die?' appeared first on American Almanac .
A suspect wearing a Chucky doll mask terrorized six people at random on the streets of Philadelphia in a single 15-minute spree, and police say he filmed every encounter while he did it. The incidents began around 5:18 a.m. on a recent Wednesday morning, when the masked figure was first spotted at a Dunkin' Donuts, where staff refused to serve him because of his erratic behavior. Minutes later, he was stalking pedestrians near City Hall, chasing a female jogger, attempting to force his way into a coffee shop, and pursuing a man in a high-visibility jacket. Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith told reporters the suspect faces charges including terroristic threats, harassment, assault, reckless endangerment, and intimidation. He remains…Open
Jen Psaki looks at the history of the relationship between Donald Trump and ABC, and reports on ABC's new First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, standing up to Trump's intimidation tactics.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to expose property owners cooperating with ICE, prompting the agency to accuse the Democrat of using her office to intimidate private citizens.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D) announced plans to file public records requests to identify property owners leasing parking spaces to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes after ICE issued a request for 249 parking spaces in Boston for its operations, prompting Wu to voice opposition to any expansion of ICE activity in her so-called sanctuary city. DETAIL: Wu stated that while the city cannot legally block private property owners from leasing to ICE, her administration intends to contact those involved to discourage cooperation. Wu claimed ICE activities jeopardize public safety and accused the agency of conducting “unlawful and dangerous” operations. IMPACT: The Department of Homeland…Open
eBay agreed to pay $55.7 million to a Massachusetts couple whose lives were upended by a coordinated harassment campaign orchestrated by former company employees, a scheme that included bloody masks, live insects, and physical surveillance. The settlement, announced Tuesday, ends a civil lawsuit brought by Ina and David Steiner, who ran a small e-commerce trade […] The post eBay pays $55.7 million to settle with Massachusetts couple targeted in employee cyberstalking campaign appeared first on American Almanac .
eBay agreed to pay $55.7 million to a Massachusetts couple whose lives were upended by a coordinated harassment campaign orchestrated by former company employees, a scheme that included bloody masks, live insects, and physical surveillance. The settlement, announced Tuesday, ends a civil lawsuit brought by Ina and David Steiner, who ran a small e-commerce trade newsletter called ECommerceBytes from their home in Natick, Massachusetts. Their critical coverage of eBay apparently so enraged company leadership that federal prosecutors say executives launched a systematic effort to intimidate and silence them. Seven former eBay employees were charged by the Department of Justice in 2020, and some went to prison. Under the terms CBS Boston…Open
Attorneys for the New York Times will be in court Thursday to fight a series of subpoenas they allege were to attempt to retaliate against and intimidate reporters.
The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporters over a story that angered President Trump.
The New York Times reported earlier this month that security concerns had led the Secret Service to urge Trump to fly home from Turkey on a different jet.'/Open
