Oklahoma Auditor Proposes Legislative Changes After Exposing Financial Mismanagement at Tulsa Public Schools

Tulsa, Oklahoma – In the wake of a revealing audit on Tulsa Public Schools (TPS), Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd has proposed significant changes to state laws aimed at curbing financial mismanagement. The audit, covering the years 2015-2023, brought to light various questionable practices involving school administrators and local vendors that could potentially run afoul of criminal laws. The investigation highlighted instances where administrators benefited from vendor contracts and identified a concerning pattern of transactions just below the $50,000 mark, thereby sidestepping the district’s formal bidding process. One striking example noted in the … Read more

Elderly Houston Woman Wins Major Settlement After Exposing Real Estate Fraud

HOUSTON — A jury recently awarded an elderly Houston woman significant damages after finding a local home buying company guilty of fraudulent practices. The lawsuit exposed how HomeBuy Solutions exploited Barbara Rose, a 79-year-old resident of Acres Homes, by persuading her to sell her home for less than its market value. Barbara Rose, who had owned her home for nearly 25 years, considered the property her most significant asset. She was approached by HomeBuy Solutions with an offer to purchase her home, but the price suggested was substantially below its real value. Initially convinced by … Read more

Ex-Supervisor Sues City, Claims Retaliation Over Exposing Bias in Police Accountability Office

Chicago — A former official at Chicago’s police oversight agency, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), has filed a lawsuit against the city, contending he was dismissed for highlighting alleged biases and unprofessional behavior within the unit. Matthew Haynam, who served as a supervisor at COPA, asserted his termination in August by COPA chief Andrea Kersten was a direct response to his complaints to the City of Chicago’s Inspector General and the Civilian Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. The lawsuit claims that Kersten was instrumental in shaping public opinion against police officers involved … Read more

Apple Moves to Withdraw Lawsuit Against NSO Group, Citing Risks of Exposing Sensitive Discoveries

San Jose, Calif. — In an unexpected legal turn, Apple Inc. has requested the dismissal of its 2021 lawsuit against the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group, highlighting a complex interplay of international legal issues and the confidentiality of sensitive information. Filed with the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, the lawsuit originally aimed to hold NSO accountable for allegedly targeting Apple users with sophisticated spyware. Apple’s decision to back away from the litigation underscores concerns about the potential ramifications on its operational security. The company has expressed apprehension that … Read more