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Harvard Business School Professor’s Lawsuit Reveals Troubling Defense in Fraud Case

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino, known for her research on dishonesty, recently faced allegations of data manipulation in her co-authored papers. Gino, who maintains her innocence, filed a lawsuit against Harvard and the bloggers who published the allegations, claiming defamation. The lawsuit shed light on the Harvard internal investigation, which was previously undisclosed. The investigation report, consisting of nearly 1,300 pages, confirmed that the data in Gino’s papers had been manipulated. Gino proposed a theory that an academic rival had framed her, but the report found it highly unlikely. Despite the … Read more

Minnesota Considers Making Swatting Calls a Felony Offense Amid Rise in Fake School Shooting Reports

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering a proposal that would make swatting calls, a dangerous and wasteful act, a felony offense in the state. Swatting involves making a fake call to emergency services in order to elicit a response, often from a SWAT team, at another person’s house. The proposal, authored by Rep. Lisa Demuth, the GOP Minority Leader, aims to specifically target those who make swatting calls to the homes of elected officials, judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional facility employees, or peace officers. Under current Minnesota law, it is already a crime … Read more

Scott County School Board Candidate’s Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Failure to Follow Election Challenge Protocol

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ELDRIDGE, Iowa – A candidate’s lawsuit challenging the outcome of her failed bid for the Pleasant Valley School Board has been dismissed by a judge in Scott County. The judge ruled that the candidate failed to follow the proper procedure for filing an election challenge as required by state law. Tracey Rivera, an incumbent board member, ran in the election as a write-in candidate due to an issue with her nominating petition. On Election Day, she was declared the loser by a margin of six votes. However, a subsequent recount by a three-member panel resulted … Read more

D.C. Superior Court Hosts 25th Annual Youth Law Fair, Providing High School Students a Positive Insight into the Justice System

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WASHINGTON (AP) — High school students in Washington, D.C. had the unique opportunity to gain a positive perspective of the court system during the 25th annual Youth Law Fair at the D.C. Superior Court on Saturday. The event allowed students to engage in mock trials as jurors, witnesses, attorneys, defendants, and even judges, providing them with firsthand experience of what happens inside a courtroom. More than 150 students attended the fair, which aimed to familiarize them with the judicial system. The theme of this year’s Youth Law Fair was “The Ride You Can’t Afford to … Read more