Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
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40% Bias Score
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
IOPC to Direct Investigation into Met Police Handling of Al Fayed Complaints
Following a BBC documentary exposing Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, two complaints were filed against the Metropolitan Police for their handling of 2008 allegations; the IOPC will now direct an investigation into these complaints and the Met's handling of 21 prior allegations.
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44% Bias Score
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
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32% Bias Score
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
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28% Bias Score
Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
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56% Bias Score
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Fatal Crash
Sean Higgins pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash that killed former NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.
Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Fatal Crash
Sean Higgins pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash that killed former NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security Proposes Eliminating District-Level Police
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposed a three-tiered police structure, eliminating the district level, aiming for improved efficiency and cost reduction, although initial reports of the proposal have been removed from most major news outlets.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
South Korea: Impeached President Resists Arrest Amidst Political Standoff
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is resisting arrest for alleged rebellion following his brief December 3rd declaration of martial law, prompting a standoff between his security detail and law enforcement officials, while the acting president calls for restraint to avoid violence.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
NSW Police Constable Pleads Guilty to Repeated Assault of Victim
Former NSW Police senior constable Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, pleaded guilty to 13 charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm after repeatedly abusing his victim between August 2019 and August 2021; he used his position to prevent her from reporting the abuse.
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16% Bias Score
Musk's X Amplification of Grooming Gangs Scandal Raises Concerns
Elon Musk's recent X posts about the grooming gangs scandal, driven by interactions with right-wing accounts, resulted in at least 40 million engagements, amplifying a pre-existing discussion and raising concerns about the spread of far-right narratives.
Musk's X Amplification of Grooming Gangs Scandal Raises Concerns
Elon Musk's recent X posts about the grooming gangs scandal, driven by interactions with right-wing accounts, resulted in at least 40 million engagements, amplifying a pre-existing discussion and raising concerns about the spread of far-right narratives.
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52% Bias Score
Klobuchar Faces Backlash for False Claim of Police Deaths on January 6th
Senator Amy Klobuchar's X post falsely stated that police officers were killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, prompting corrections from X and widespread criticism; no officers died directly as a result of the riot, though Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes the following day.
Klobuchar Faces Backlash for False Claim of Police Deaths on January 6th
Senator Amy Klobuchar's X post falsely stated that police officers were killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, prompting corrections from X and widespread criticism; no officers died directly as a result of the riot, though Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes the following day.
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52% Bias Score
Manslaughter Conviction Following Single-Punch Death Outside Pub
Kieran Egan was found guilty of manslaughter after delivering a fatal punch to David Hallatt, a 57-year-old father of two, who had attempted to intervene in a fight outside a pub in Chichester, West Sussex following an England Euro 2024 match; the single blow caused a skull fracture and brain damage...
Manslaughter Conviction Following Single-Punch Death Outside Pub
Kieran Egan was found guilty of manslaughter after delivering a fatal punch to David Hallatt, a 57-year-old father of two, who had attempted to intervene in a fight outside a pub in Chichester, West Sussex following an England Euro 2024 match; the single blow caused a skull fracture and brain damage...
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44% Bias Score