Government Corruption

Fauquier County, VA — The special treatment a Virginia state trooper received, who was charged with with forcible sodomy on a minor, aggressive sexual battery and indecent liberties with a child, among other charges, will turn your stomach. Fauguier.com reported in December on the details of the charges and the …

The bill is intended “to deter crime, making it unlawful to wear a mask, hood or covering during the commission of a crime or to intentionally conceal a person’s identity in a public place.”   Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban wearing a mask, hood or other …

Long Island, NY — A former Navy veteran and retired police officer, Donald Montgomery, is feeling the effects of living in police state USA. Montgomery has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials because he was visited by police and his firearms confiscated after seeking treatment for …

An investigation into police sex stings conducted by Florida police found over 1,200 cases in which officers routinely entrapped innocent victims, stole their property, and came close to ruining people’s lives. RT.com As part of a year-long investigation, the Tampa, Florida-based news station 10 Investigates found through court records that …

80% whistleblower retaliation claims ignored in biased, ‘Trojan horse’ system   The number of whistleblowers being retaliated against is increasing every year as former federal workers warn it’s almost impossible to raise grievances through official avenues within the government, a new report reveals. RT.com Among the employees and contractors working …

“She is being disciplined for bringing those allegations to light” Louisville, KY — A New Albany police officer of 19-years is being fired after she blew the whistle on her department. In May, Officer Laura Schook made several claims against her department including corruption, padded overtime and discrimination. “My supervisors …

In a blow to the constitutional rights of citizens, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Heien v. State of North Carolina that police officers are permitted to violate American citizens’ Fourth Amendment rights if the violation results from a “reasonable” mistake about the law on the part of police. …

“…disturbing patterns of police corruption and brutality, including stealing from drug dealers, engaging in unlawful searches, seizures, and car stops, dealing and using drugs, lying in order to justify unlawful searches and arrests and to forestall complaints of abuse, and indiscriminate beating of innocent and guilty alike.” Grass eaters, meat …

Edwardsville, IL — A veteran police officer of more than 20 years has been charged with a slew of felonies after being caught burglarizing homes and businesses while on duty. According to BND.com, Officer Brian Barker, 41, of Moro was initially charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony, and official misconduct, …

Sioux Falls, SD — Molly Bowling and Michael Becker just spent Christmas without their children after police, acting on behalf of Child Protective Services, kidnapped them three weeks ago. Bowling and Becker say their children were taken from their home after they brought their 2-month old son Creedence, to the …