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Tragic Oversight: Body Cam Footage Reveals Troubling Police Response in Gabby and Brian Case

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Moab, Utah – On a summer day in August 2021, police officers in Moab, Utah, were called to an unsettling scene—a witness had reported observing a man slap a woman near their parked vehicle. The couple involved, Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito, soon drove away, striking a curb as they left. This began an interaction with law enforcement that was caught on camera and would later generate significant public scrutiny after disquieting footage was released by the authorities. In the video, Petito seemed visibly distressed and admitted to having anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she … Read more

States Debate Granny Cam Laws in Nursing Homes: Balancing Safety with Privacy Concerns

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As legislative bodies reconvene this month, lawmakers in at least two states are weighing the possibilities for increased transparency and safety in long-term care facilities by considering the adoption of laws that would allow the installation of video cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms. These proposed “granny cam” laws follow the lead of 16 states where similar rules have already been implemented, aiming to ensure the well-being and rights of elderly residents. The proposed legislation was brought forward in Pennsylvania earlier this Wednesday, advocating for the use of video surveillance as a means for families … Read more

West End Jewelry Business Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Nanny Cam’ Scandal, Case Continues for Former Owner

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RICHMOND, Va. – Lustre, a jewelry business located in Richmond, Virginia, and its co-owner, Robin Salzberg, have recently reached a settlement in a long-standing lawsuit. The legal battle was initiated by the Salzberg family’s former nanny, Sara Hatch, who had also worked for Lustre. Hatch had sought $5 million in damages, claiming workplace sexual harassment and emotional distress after discovering a hidden camera in the family’s bathroom. The lawsuit was first filed in September 2021, with Hatch initially identified as Jane Doe. However, a judge later ruled that her identity should be revealed. Throughout the … Read more

Unseen Body Cam Footage Revealed in Trial of Former Williamson County Deputies in Javier Ambler’s Death

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – The trial of two former Williamson County deputies charged with manslaughter continued with the presentation of unseen body camera footage. The footage included interviews with both defendants just moments after the 2019 in-custody death of Javier Ambler. Former Deputy James Johnson’s statement, “I wasn’t trying to hurt that f******* guy,” resonated through the courtroom, capturing the essence of the trial. Assistant Chief David testified as a witness, analyzing his body camera footage from the night of the incident and the interviews he conducted with the defendants. The body camera footage revealed … Read more