April 2015 Archive
Behind Christie’s Budget Claims, a More Controversial Legacy
N.J. governor closed budget gaps by borrowing, shifting money from trust funds and paring back tax credits
Chris Christie’s Budget ‘Sins’
In pledging to fix New Jersey’s ailing finances, Gov. Chris Christie promised to avoid one-time budget fixes he called “sins of the past.” A review by ProPublica and The Washington Post shows he’s committed some of the same sins – and some new ones.
Racist Posts on NY Cop Blog Raise Ire at Time of Tension
A blog hosting posts from former and current New York City officers reinforces the worst kinds of stereotypes.
Investigations of California Group Homes Marked By Delays and Uncertainty
When California’s Department of Social Services investigates reports of serious harm in its homes for troubled children, the results are often deemed “inconclusive.”
Health Data Breaches Sow Confusion, Frustration
One consumer was the victim of hacking attacks on two different health insurers; a company’s privacy officer didn’t realize that health insurer Anthem even had her data. “It gives you a new perspective when you’re actually one of the folks whose data is disclosed.”
For Darren Sharper, a Place in Prison. But in Hall of Fame, Too?
The NFL’s Hall of Fame rules allow a serial rapist to be considered. Should that change?
Sharper's Plea Includes Lifetime Probation, No Alcohol, Penile Device
Former NFL star Darren Sharper has agreed to plead guilty to rape and attempted rape charges. The New Orleans Advocate gets the details of the deal.
Decades Later, a Routine Police Record Hangs Over Patz Murder Trial
The prosecution says Pedro Hernandez fled New York after killing Etan Patz. A detectives report from 1979 suggests that might not be so.
