Judge Backs Out Of Parole Board, Won't Decide Battered Woman's Case After All
Judge Kenneth Watson has backed out of his appointment to Oklahoma's pardon and parole board. Watson had freed a battered woman from a decades-long prison sentence, and on the parole board was set to help decide the fate of another battered woman.
Protesters Demand Release Of Battered Woman In Oklahoma
A small group gathered Monday to demand freedom for Tondalo Hall. Hall is in prison on a 30-year sentence for failing to protect her children from her boyfriend — despite evidence Hall was also violently abused by him.
Protesters To Demand Release Of Battered Woman In Oklahoma
The national advocacy group UltraViolet plans to demand the release of Tondalo Hall at a rally in Oklahoma City on Monday. Hall is in prison on a 30-year sentence for failing to protect her children from an abuser who was set free eight years ago.
Vermont Debates Protection For Battered Women In New Child Abuse Bill
Vermont’s lawmakers are considering whether to create a criminal law against parents who fail to protect their children. A BuzzFeed News investigation exposed how such laws have led to long prison sentences for battered women in other states.
Judge Who Freed One Imprisoned Battered Woman Will Help Decide Another's Fate
Kenneth Watson, the judge who recently freed a battered woman from a decades-long sentence for failing to protect her children from her violent boyfriend, has just been appointed to Oklahoma's parole board. That means he'll consider the fate of Tondalo Hall, another battered woman who is behind bars.
Documents Suggest Ebola Con Man's Cleanup Firm Claimed Training It Didn’t Have
Bio-Recovery Corp. employees didn’t get the training on dealing with hazardous waste the company claimed they had until after they cleaned up Ebola in New York City, documents suggest. The latest in a BuzzFeed News investigation into the company and con man Sal Pane.
Long Island Officials Investigating Whether Con Man Sal Pane Bribed Medical Examiner Workers
An anonymous letter alleges that Bio-Recovery Corp., the company linked to con man Sal Pane, paid Long Island medical examiner workers for tips on newly deceased bodies. A BuzzFeed News investigation exposed other Pane antics last fall.
"Enabling Child Abuse" And Why Oklahoma Imprisons So Many Women
An Oklahoma law that has put battered women in prison — sometimes for longer than their abusers — is part of why the state puts more women per capita behind bars than any other. So says a Harvard fellow hired by Oklahoma's governor to examine its criminal justice system. The latest in a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Company Associated With Ebola Con Man Takes Down Website After BuzzFeed News Story
MailMySharps.com claimed to sell medical waste equipment, but much of its website was apparently copied from a competing company. MailMySharps.com is associated with Bio-Recovery, the controversial company hired to clean up Ebola in New York City. A follow-up to an ongoing BuzzFeed News investigation.
Con Man Falsely Claimed That Ebola Cleanup Firm Was Working With The Army
“We’re working directly with the U.S. government and the Army Corps of Engineers and the Army,” said Sal Pane, the subject of a recent BuzzFeed News investigation. The Department of Defense has said it has no record of any such work.
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.