Public Safety

How Did Richard Scrushy Get Out of a $2.7 Billion Fraud Case?

Crime & Justice, Law & Government /

Richard Marin Scrushy, the founder of an international healthcare company called HealthSouth Corporation, claims to be innocent until proven guilty with 36 counts of money laundering, extortion, obstruction of justice, and racketeering. But how was he acquitted of all the charges?  HealthSouth founder and CEO Richard Scrushy was accused of masterminding a $2.7 billion fraud […]

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How Was The Film “The Wolf of Wall Street” Funded?

Crime & Justice, Film & TV Industry, Law & Government /

The 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street received five Oscar nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was based on the memoir of Jordan Belfort, the stockbroker Leonard DiCaprio played in the movie. But did you know that the funds used to produce the film came from a questionable source? According to the US

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How Did Jim Crow Laws Affect the United States?

Law & Government, Law Enforcement /

African Americans have long been demanding equality. With the 13th Amendment’s ratification, the establishment of the Black Codes followed. The prevalence of Jim Crow-perpetuated racial discrimination came to a peak in the 20th century during the increased lynching of people of color.  With roots dating back to the 1860s, the Jim Crow laws legalized racial

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Did the US Government Perform Human Radiation Experiments?

Public Health, Public Safety /

The government’s primary purpose is to safeguard its citizens at all costs. But what if you found out the government has been conducting experiments with complete disregard of your safety? This is precisely what happened in the United States, back when little to nothing was known about radiation. In the 1940s and 1950s, little was

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How Well Did Johnson & Johnson Handle the Tylenol Crisis?

Crime & Justice, Drugs & Medications, Law & Government /

Tylenol was first introduced in 1955 by McNeil Laboratories. It was first sold as an Elixir for Children, but today, millions of people use it. But did you know about the Tylenol crisis that changed the way we consume medication today? The Tylenol murders occurred in 1982. During this time, Johnson & Johnson recalled 31

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How Did John Lennon’s Fans React to His Murder?

Celebrities & Entertainment News, Crime & Justice /

John Lennon was distinguished for his musical artistry and excellence. Even now, Lennon’s music highly impacts people around the world. His sudden death came as a shock to everyone. Grief, despair, and anger filled the people when they’ve heard the news: John Lennon was murdered! After John Lennon’s murder, at least three fans took their

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Why Was Brisbane Founded?

Crime & Justice, History /

For centuries several countries have sent their prisoners to exile in convict colonies. There are a few colonies that have started in Australia. First, let’s talk about Brisbane and the reason why it was founded. Brisbane was originally a penal colony for convicts who had committed new offenses on Australian soil while they were already

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