Tag: February 2026
Eslam Hegazy Fatality in Police Encounter, Vestal NY, 2026
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a probe into the tragic death of Eslam Hegazy, who succumbed to injuries following an encounter with Vestal Police Department (VPD) officers in Vestal, Broome County. The incident unfolded on February 25, 2026, when VPD officers were called to a…
Letitia James Challenges Birthright Citizenship Repeal, New York NY…
James Battles Prez Over Birthright Citizenship NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a legal assault against a brazen attempt to dismantle birthright citizenship, filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court alongside a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco. The fight…
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, Death by Exposure, Buffalo NY, 2026
BUFFALO, NY – A Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, reportedly died of exposure after being left outside in frigid temperatures following an encounter with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Buffalo, New York. The death, which is sparking outrage and demands for accountability, occurred February 26, 2026, and is now under investigation…
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Ordered to Halt Data Collection, …
In a major victory for consumer privacy, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has agreed to stop collecting Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data from Texans without their knowledge or consent. The agreement comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the company for its data collection practices. According to the agreement, Samsung must halt any collection or…
Ken Paxton Secures $29.5M Settlement for Market Manipulation, Austi…
AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has landed a blow against the financial elite, securing a historic settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”) in a case alleging coordinated market manipulation aimed at crippling the coal industry. The $29.5 million agreement, announced today, represents the first major victory in Paxton’s multi-state lawsuit targeting…
Valve Corporation, Promoting Illegal Video Game Gambling, New York,…
New York – In a stunning move against the gaming industry, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation for promoting illegal gambling through its popular video games. The Attorney General’s Office (OAG) investigation revealed that Valve’s Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 enable in-game gambling through ‘loot…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Operating Deportation Facility…
DILLLEY, TEXAS – While headlines scream about border crises, a different kind of operation is unfolding inside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. It’s not a prison, insists Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but a ‘family residential center’ designed to house families awaiting deportation. Grimy Times went beyond the agency PR spin…
FDIC Cracks Down: Banks and Individuals Face Penalties, Washington …
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) isn’t playing games. In a move signaling continued vigilance over the nation’s banks, the agency today released details of ten enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals during September 2024. While the specifics remain largely obscured by bureaucratic language, the actions range from consent orders –…
FDIC Approves Sweeping Resolution Plan Guidance for Large Banks
Washington – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has approved a landmark final guidance to strengthen resolution planning at a select group of large banks. The new guidelines, resembling the August 2023 proposal with key adjustments, are developed in tandem with the Federal Reserve. These resolution plans, or ‘living wills,’ outline a bank’s strategy for…
Federal Reserve System, Out-of-State Lending Crackdown, Washington …
WASHINGTON D.C. – Federal banking watchdogs are tightening the screws on out-of-state lenders, releasing a new set of host state loan-to-deposit ratios designed to ensure banks aren’t just vacuuming up deposits without reinvesting in the communities they serve. The move, announced Friday by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit…
