Key Signature From Con Man’s Ebola Firm May Be Fake
Bio-Recovery, the firm New York City hired to clean up Ebola, has a “chief safety officer” who is a con artist and convicted felon. Now, BuzzFeed News has learned, there are questions about the CEO’s signature on a corporate document. And the con artist has changed his name.
Ebola Cleanup Company Removes "Certifications" From Website After BuzzFeed News Investigation
Bio-Recovery Corp. claimed to be "EPA licensed" and won a contract to clean up the New York City apartment of an Ebola patient. But after BuzzFeed News investigated, some of those claims have disappeared from its website.
How New York City Hired A Con Artist To Clean Up Ebola
The wild story of how a mortgage scammer persuaded a dead man's sister to turn over his business, his truck, and his resume — and got a government contract to clean up Ebola. A BuzzFeed News investigation into a con artist's second act.
Meet The Abuse Victim Who Got 30 Years In Prison — And The Feminist Group Trying To Get Her Out
Tens of thousands have signed a petition from grassroots organization UltraViolet for the release of Tondalo Hall, an Oklahoma prisoner and domestic abuse victim. Hall is serving a prison term 15 times longer than her abusive partner. Read the latest installment of a BuzzFeed News investigation here.
This Battered Woman Wants To Get Out Of Prison
Tondalo Hall was sentenced to 30 years in prison for allowing child abuse — while the actual abuser got only two years. Now she seeks clemency, and a women’s rights group is backing her with an online petition.
Former Mortgage Scammer Cleaned Ebola Doctor’s Apartment
The attorney general flagged the contractor. The city says the work was performed correctly, but says the situation is under review.
New York Homelessness Program Shuts Out Some Battered Women
A new city program offers to pay rent for homeless families — but domestic violence survivors who have full-time jobs aren't eligible.
How A 12-Year-Old Rape Victim Lost His Mom To “Failure To Protect” Law
Collin Grant’s stepfather repeatedly raped him — but under laws exposed in a BuzzFeed News investigation, Collin’s mom went to prison for more time than his rapist. Today, Collin wants his mother pardoned.
Listen To The Confession Of A Battered Woman
Victoria Pedraza’s daughter was murdered by the man who had also been beating her for months. Victoria’s story, in her own voice, will haunt you. Part of a BuzzFeed News Investigation.
He Beat Her And Murdered Her Son — And She Got 45 Years In Jail
Arlena Lindley’s boyfriend Alonzo Turner beat her for months and murdered her child — so why was she sent to prison for 45 years? A BuzzFeed News investigation.
These Mothers Were Sentenced To At Least 10 Years For Failing To Protect Their Children From A Violent Partner
For a BuzzFeed News investigation, here is a list of the cases we found and an explanation of the methodology we used to find them.
When Battered Women Are Treated As Criminals
A preview of an upcoming BuzzFeed News investigation. Update: The investigation has been published — read it here.
Treasury Department Finds "Intentional Misuse" Of Money Meant For Local Startups
A contractor for the state of Indiana spent $800,000 in federal cash on companies run by the contractor's chairman and his son. It's part of a $1.5 billion national program.