Whistleblowing

Oradell Police Sergeant Sues Department for Retaliation and Health Worsening Amid Whistleblowing Fallout

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Oradell, NJ – A seasoned sergeant from the Oradell Police Department has initiated legal proceedings against his superiors, alleging that his whistleblowing on internal misconduct brought about retaliation that has adversely affected his health. Sgt. Richard Liguori, who has dedicated over 20 years to the department, filed his lawsuit on November 25 in the Superior Court of Bergen County. He cites violations of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, claiming that his actions in reporting wrongdoing led to a campaign against him to drive him from his police role. The … Read more

European Human Rights Court Condemns Azerbaijan for Violating Lawyer’s Free Speech in Corruption Whistleblowing Case

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STRASBOURG, France — In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Azerbaijan guilty of infringing on the freedom of expression of a lawyer who had been disbarred after lodging a corruption complaint against a legal consultancy’s director. This case has drawn widespread attention as it underscores the tension between national law practices and international human rights norms. The legal proceedings centered around Afgan Mammadov, a lawyer who faced disbarment as a repercussion for accusing the director of manipulating lawyer warrants and altering official records, actions that he deemed corrupt. … Read more