ProPublica

107 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Georgia Spends Millions on Secret Lethal Injection Contractors · Georgia paid over $1.1 million since the pandemic for secret contractors to assist with lethal injections while carrying out only one execution.
• Experts Say Ken Paxton's Federal Ethics Filings Violate Law · Ethics experts claim Texas AG Ken Paxton violated federal law by omitting rental income and undervaluing assets in his disclosures.
• Colorado Marijuana Regulators Delayed Warnings on Harmful Sleep Aid for Over a Year · Colorado regulators took over a year to warn consumers about liver damage from a marijuana sleep aid despite early complaints.
• Federal Courts Delay Habeas Rulings on Detained Immigrants · ProPublica analysis reveals federal judges in Mississippi and Louisiana take months to rule on habeas petitions for detained immigrants.
• DOJ Blocks Civil Rights Charges Against ICE Agent Over Federal Prosecutor's Objections · Federal prosecutors in Minnesota were ordered to drop serious civil rights charges against an ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant.
• USPS Mail Voting Rules Move Forward Despite Disenfranchisement Fears · New USPS mail voting rules proceed despite warnings of mass voter disenfranchisement and potential election chaos.
• Texas Rejected AI School Charter but Approved Voucher Program · Texas rejected Alpha School's charter bid but approved its private campuses for the state's new voucher program.
• Mobile Home Park Residents Return to Flood Zone After Deadly Hurricane Helene · New tenants rent flood-prone lots in North Carolina despite repeated destruction and a recent death.
• ProPublica Exposes Undisclosed Kratom Lobby Ties of Leading Scientist · ProPublica reveals University of Florida professor Christopher McCurdy failed to disclose funding from the American Kratom Association.
• Investigation Reveals AAU Allows Banned Coaches to Work with Youth · ProPublica investigation finds AAU continues employing coaches banned by SafeSport for abuse.
• HSI Opens Child Exploitation Probe into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach · Homeland Security Investigations launched a probe into Ryan Richardson following allegations of misconduct against a minor.
• California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Penalize Administrators for Failing to Vet Teachers · California lawmakers passed legislation to punish school administrators who fail to vet teachers for past misconduct.
• Trump Administration's CFPB adopts 'ask-nicely' approach after failing to dismantle agency · Russell Vought reshaped the CFPB into a friendly regulator that failed to protect consumers after a startup crisis.
• Wrongfully Convicted Man Sentenced to Death Row for 27 Years · Louisiana court overturned Jimmie Duncan's conviction after bite mark evidence was deemed junk science.
• Syracuse University Blocks Victim From Accessing 1980s Rape Records · Syracuse University successfully blocked a rape victim from accessing police records from the 1980s in a New York lawsuit.
• Investigation Reveals Medical Failures and Deaths at Texas Immigration Detention Center · An investigation into Camp East Montana exposes severe medical neglect and multiple detainee deaths.
• Florida Jails Repeatedly Rebook Immigrants to Circumvent 72-Hour Detention Limits · ProPublica investigation reveals Florida jails repeatedly rebooked immigrants held by ICE, exceeding legal time limits.
• Proposed DOL Rules Aim to Shield Employers from 401(k) Litigation · The Department of Labor proposes new rules to protect employers from lawsuits regarding 401(k) investment choices.
• U.S. Army Wastes $533 Million on Failed General Dynamics Artillery Factory · U.S. Army paid $533 million for a General Dynamics factory that produced zero usable shells due to technical failures.
• Idaho Law Protects Faith Healers From Child Neglect Charges · Idaho law exempts parents using faith healing from child neglect charges, a policy established in 1971.
• Hegseth Cuts Civilian Protection Program Despite Commander Opposition · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated the Civilian Harm Mitigation program after commanders opposed the cuts.
• Idaho Faith-Healing Laws Linked to Multiple Child Deaths · Idaho's faith-healing exemptions shield parents from prosecution despite multiple child deaths from treatable conditions.
• Dr. Craig Towers' Opioid Detox Study Celebrated Then Scrutinized for Flaws · A celebrated study by Dr. Craig Towers on opioid detox during pregnancy was later found to contain major research flaws.
• Texas Flood Victims Rebuild Despite Repeated Disasters · Texas residents rebuild homes after repeated flooding despite state lawmakers failing to enforce stricter building codes.
• Missouri GOP Repeals Abortion Rights via Anti-Trans Ballot Tactic · Missouri Republicans are using an anti-trans amendment to repeal constitutional abortion rights approved by voters two years ago.
• Oregon Keeps Secret Details of Billions in Low-Income Housing Spending · Oregon law shields financial details of subsidized housing projects, preventing public scrutiny of rising costs.
• Texas Volleyball Coach Banned for Abuse Yet Continues to Coach · Despite a permanent ban for sexual misconduct, Texas volleyball coach Ryan Richardson continues to work with minors.
• ProPublica Investigates Opaque $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget · ProPublica launches investigation into the lack of transparency in the U.S. Department of Defense's trillion-dollar budget.
• U.S. Measles Cases Hit Record Highs Amid Vaccine Access Concerns · U.S. measles cases reach highest levels since 1991 as vaccine hesitancy and policy changes threaten immunization access.
• AAU Fails to Protect Youth Athletes From Sexual Abuse · An investigation reveals the AAU failed to implement promised safety reforms and continues to allow banned coaches to work with children.