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…
No Crime Found, Ohio, 2023
GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has given the green light to Erebor Bank, N.A., for deposit insurance. This marks a significant development in the financial sector as the bank aims to cater to businesses and individuals in key industries like technology and defense. The FDIC’s Board of Directors approved the…
FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Office of the Comptroller Withdraw Clima…
WASHINGTON — In a stunning reversal of policy, federal bank regulatory agencies have announced the withdrawal of their interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management. The decision, announced on October 16, 2025, comes after months of debate and speculation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the…
FDIC Extends Sign Rule Compliance Deadline, Financial Institutions …
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has granted financial institutions a four-month reprieve from the strict compliance deadline for new signage and advertising regulations. The original January 1, 2025, date has been extended to May 1, 2025, for certain provisions outlined in Subpart A of Part 328. The extension specifically impacts the requirements for using…
