Recordings

Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Unveils Secret Recordings by MA State Police, Jeopardizing Criminal Cases Statewide

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FITCHBURG, MA — The Massachusetts State Police are facing a potential class-action lawsuit after it was revealed that troopers secretly recorded almost 200 people without their consent, violating federal and state law. The recordings, which took place between approximately 2017 and March 2023, may have implications for criminal cases throughout the state. The lawsuit, filed against the state police and Motorola, alleges that the troopers violated the state’s two-party consent law and failed to disclose the recordings in court. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of three Fitchburg residents and a Gardner man, all of … Read more

Former Carta Executive Files Lawsuit Against CEO Henry Ward Over Damaging Recordings

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NEW YORK – Carta, a startup company specializing in financial technology, found itself embroiled in a legal dispute with its former chief technical officer, Jerry Talton. Talton filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, alleging retaliation and defamation by Carta’s CEO Henry Ward. The lawsuit reveals explosive allegations, including claims that Ward encouraged the misuse of customer data, deceived employees about equity compensation, and engaged in favoritism with acquisitions. Carta declined to comment on the lawsuit, and Talton’s lawyer followed suit. The specific details of many of the allegations have been redacted … Read more