Politics May 22 Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women at a now-shuttered California prison By Associated Press
Nation Feb 20 Watch 6:25 Deadly Minnesota shooting sheds light on nation’s growing domestic violence problem A shooting outside of Minneapolis over the weekend is putting the spotlight once again on domestic violence. Two police officers and a paramedic responding to a domestic-abuse call were killed. Rachel Louise Snyder, who covers domestic violence and is author… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings, Shoshana Dubnow
Nation May 25 Watch 5:56 Investigation reveals culture of abuse inside New York state prisons An investigation by the Marshall Project and the New York Times sheds light on an alarming culture of abuse inside New York state prisons. A review of officer disciplinary records found hundreds of incidents of abuse and mistreatment, and a… By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens
Nation May 18 New Hampshire bill that would force schools to inform parents about trans children fails Democrats passed several "poison pill" amendments to weaken the bill before it was defeated 195-190 on a vote to "indefinitely postpone" it. That means the topic can't be taken up for the rest of the session. By Holly Ramer, Associated Press
Politics Feb 13 Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses An inspector general report released last year found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including that he abused his government vehicle and misrepresented himself as a law enforcement official. By Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press
Nov 28 Trial begins for former prison warden accused of sexual abuse By Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison known as the "rape club" is going on trial. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Senate committee finds ‘invasive’ medical mistreatment of women detained by ICE By Morgan Lee, Associated Press The panel heard testimony from a detained migrant mother who was transported in shackles to be brusquely probed by a gynecologist and later injected with a contraceptive without explanation. Continue reading
Oct 03 Report finds widespread abuse in women’s pro soccer league By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. Continue reading
Aug 19 R. Kelly’s lawyer will get to question government witness By Michael Tarm, Associated Press The witness, who goes by the pseudonym Jane at the trial, testified Thursday that Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of times before she turned 18. Continue reading
Aug 02 Attorney General Merrick Garland swears in new U.S. prisons chief in push for reform By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland has sworn in the new director of the federal Bureau of Prisons, as the Biden administration looks to reform the beleaguered agency. Continue reading