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…
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, Death by Exposure, New York 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. Data Collection Violation, New York 2023
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, Market Manipulation, Texas 2026
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…
Letitia James, Birthright Citizenship Repeal, New York 2023
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…
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…
Letitia James, Promoting Illegal Video Game Gambling, New York 2026
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…
Internal Revenue Services, Tax Refund Heist Scheme, Washington 2023
WASHINGTON – In a stunning expose, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revealed a massive tax refund heist scheme orchestrated by the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) providers. According to the FDIC’s report, VITA providers are well-positioned to expand economic inclusion during bankable moments, such as when a client opens…
FDIC Slaps 11 Institutions with Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON – In a shocking display of financial recklessness, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released a list of enforcement actions taken against 11 banks and individuals in March 2024. The enforcement actions include a range of penalties, from prohibition orders to civil money penalties, with some institutions facing the loss of deposit insurance.…
FDIC Board of Directors, Regulatory Mismanagement, Washington 2023
WASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has released its second semiannual update of 2023 on the Restoration Plan for the agency’s Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF), sparking concerns about the fund’s future solvency. The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act) requires that the FDIC Board adopt a restoration plan when the…
