Crimes

Sickening animal cruelty videos rife on YouTube

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Ethics, Animal law, Animal welfare, Crimes, Cruelty to animals, Articles, Philosophical theories, YouTube

NEW YORK, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new World Animal Protection investigation further exposesthe shocking scale of a cruel new craze on YouTube the rise of videos depicting fake animal rescues involving wildlife.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new World Animal Protection investigation further exposesthe shocking scale of a cruel new craze on YouTube the rise of videos depicting fake animal rescues involving wildlife.
  • In their report Views that abuse , researchers from World Animal Protection have uncovered:
    Over 180 videos showing fake animal rescues all published between October 2018 and May 2021.
  • Concerningly, the investigation found that 47 new fake animal rescue videos have been posted since the end of March 2021, after YouTube publicly pledged to crack down on animal cruelty content.
  • Although so far, cries have fallen on deaf ears with YouTube relying on the general public to report cruelty.

Press release - Parliament adopts temporary rules to detect child sexual abuse online

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Sex crimes, Articles, Human rights abuses, Human behavior, Crimes, Abuse, Birgit Sippel, Crime, Child sexual abuse, Internet privacy, Privacy, Child pornography

This legislation will apply for a maximum of three years, or fewer if new permanent rules on tackling child sexual abuse online are agreed in the meantime.

Key Points: 
  • This legislation will apply for a maximum of three years, or fewer if new permanent rules on tackling child sexual abuse online are agreed in the meantime.
  • Child sexual abuse material

    Online material linked to child sexual abuse is detected using specific technologies that scan content, such as images and text, or traffic data.

  • The Rapporteur Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) said after the vote:

    Child sexual abuse is a horrible crime that violates human rights.

  • The agreement is a compromise between detecting child sexual abuse online and protecting users privacy.

Experts Predict Child Abuse Reports Will Spike Dramatically This Fall in 'Epidemic after Pandemic'

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Human behavior, Articles, Abuse, Child abuse, Child welfare, Crimes, Family therapy, Child advocacy, Neglect, Childhood

Child advocacy organization, For The Children, with their network of over 20,000 vetted and trained volunteers, is calling on everyday concerned citizens to watch for signs of abuse and neglect, and speak out.

Key Points: 
  • Child advocacy organization, For The Children, with their network of over 20,000 vetted and trained volunteers, is calling on everyday concerned citizens to watch for signs of abuse and neglect, and speak out.
  • "If before COVID-19, five children died a day on average from child abuse, then there is no doubt this already-staggering number increased during the pandemic," says Paul Martin, CEO of For The Children.
  • During the pandemic, when children spent less time around authoritative figures outside the home, reports of child abuse dropped dramatically according to The Washington Post .
  • For The Children implores concerned adults to keep a watchful eye as children emerge this summer and fall.

Carlyle Aviation Elevate Merger Subsidiary Ltd. announces further extension of expiration date for its previously announced exchange offer and consent solicitation

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Sexual consent, Expiration, Articles, Human behavior

The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.
  • Promptly after the Expiration Date, Elevate will issue a press release specifying, among other things, the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes accepted in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The settlement date is expected to be promptly following the Expiration Date and not later than the business day following the Expiration Date, unless extended with respect to the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • King & Co., Inc. is acting as the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

Allen Media, LLC and Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc. Announce Commencement Of Consent Solicitation In Connection With Its 10.500% Senior Notes Due 2028

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Allen Media, LLC and Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc. (collectively, "AMG") announced today that they have commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of their 10.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes").

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Allen Media, LLC and Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc. (collectively, "AMG") announced today that they have commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of their 10.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes").
  • The record date for the Consent Solicitation is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 1, 2021.
  • The Consent Solicitation is being made pursuant to a Consent Solicitation Statement, dated July 2, 2021.
  • RBC Capital Markets, LLC is serving as solicitation agent and Ipreo LLC is serving as tabulation agent in connection with the Consent Solicitation.

FTC Issues Rule to Deter Rampant Made in USA Fraud

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior, Articles

It will enable the Commission for the first time to seek civil penalties of up to $43,280 per violation of the rule.

Key Points: 
  • It will enable the Commission for the first time to seek civil penalties of up to $43,280 per violation of the rule.
  • In 1994, after the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect, Congress enacted legislation authorizing the FTC to seek penalties and other relief for Made in USA fraud, but only after the Commission issued a rule.
  • However, there had long been a bipartisan consensus at the FTC that Made in USA fraud should not be penalized.
  • By codifying this guidance into a formal rule, the Commission can increase deterrence of Made in USA fraud and seek restitution for victims.

FTC Issues Rule to Deter Rampant Made in USA Fraud

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior, Articles

It will enable the Commission for the first time to seek civil penalties of up to $43,280 per violation of the rule.

Key Points: 
  • It will enable the Commission for the first time to seek civil penalties of up to $43,280 per violation of the rule.
  • In 1994, after the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect, Congress enacted legislation authorizing the FTC to seek penalties and other relief for Made in USA fraud, but only after the Commission issued a rule.
  • However, there had long been a bipartisan consensus at the FTC that Made in USA fraud should not be penalized.
  • By codifying this guidance into a formal rule, the Commission can increase deterrence of Made in USA fraud and seek restitution for victims.

NICB'S 'The Informer' Spotlights Natural Catastrophes And Avoiding Post-Disaster Contractor Fraud

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Articles, Crime, Crimes, Property crimes, Actuarial science, Natural hazards, Insurance, Natural disaster, Risk, Disaster, Wildfire, Fraud

The Summer edition focuses primarily on natural catastrophes and post-disaster fraud issues, investigations, and information resources.

Key Points: 
  • The Summer edition focuses primarily on natural catastrophes and post-disaster fraud issues, investigations, and information resources.
  • The publication is aimed at providing insurance industry executives with anticipatory intelligence to help identify risks and emerging threats to the industry.
  • While spring is notorious for volatile temperatures and tornadoes, summer brings with it the increased risk for hurricanes and wildfires.
  • "As such, insurance fraud follows closely behind, whether it is in the aftermath of natural disasters, cybercrime, or auto theft and accidents, the list is essentially endless."

SKLZ 9-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Encourages Skillz (SKLZ) Investors with Losses to Contact its Attorneys, Securities Fraud Action Pending

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Finance, Money, Crime, Fraud, Crimes, Deception, Corruption, Securities fraud, Investor

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now .
  • A securities fraud class action is pending and certain investors may have valuable claims.
  • Skillz, Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) Securities Fraud Class Action:
    In past months, Skillz and senior management repeatedly touted the companys revenue growth and projections to support its valuation.
  • Were focused on investors losses and proving Skillz engaged in fraudulent accounting and financial reporting, said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

Carlyle Aviation Elevate Merger Subsidiary Ltd. announces extension of expiration date for its previously announced exchange offer and consent solicitation

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Sexual consent, Expiration, Articles, Human behavior

The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.
  • Promptly after the Expiration Date, Elevate will issue a press release specifying, among other things, the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes accepted in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The settlement date is expected to be promptly following the Expiration Date and not later than the business day following the Expiration Date, unless extended with respect to the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • King & Co., Inc. is acting as the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.