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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-22 06:00
Human Rights Concerns - UN interviewed 216 released civilians, 92% reported abuse [1] - Abuse percentage is even higher for soldiers [1] Individual Testimony - Volodymyr Mykolayenko describes being beaten several times a day [1]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-10 20:59
Workforce Composition & H-1B Visa Usage - Capital One's Financial Services vertical, managed by an Indian executive, has over 50% of its employees in Plano, Texas being Indian H-1B visa holders, along with a smaller number of Chinese nationals [2] - Capital One operates "India Data Labs," employing numerous Indian H-1B visa holders [2] - American employees at the Plano facility report being outnumbered by Indian colleagues in meetings [3] HR Practices & Allegations - Capital One implemented a stack-ranking performance system similar to Amazon's in 2022, leading to employee terminations every six months [4] - There are allegations that the stack-ranking system is being abused to replace American workers with Indian H-1B visa holders [4] Alleged Misconduct - Reports of Indian staffers at the Plano facility washing themselves in sinks [3]
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The Economist· 2025-10-10 06:40
Abuse Reports - UN采访的216名获释平民中,92%的人表示遭受虐待 [1] - 士兵遭受虐待的比例更高 [1] - 有囚犯描述每天被殴打多次 [1]
SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN | Melania Medeleanu | TEDxTractorul
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-09 15:58
Core Message - The talk emphasizes the destructive impact of silence in the face of abuse, injustice, and corruption [1] - It advocates for individuals to use their voices to speak up, intervene, and support victims, highlighting that change begins with one person's decision to break silence [1] Speaker's Expertise - The speaker has over 15 years of experience in television and now dedicates her voice and energy to causes that create meaningful change [1] - She is an expert in meaningful communication, empathetic storytelling, and social mobilization [1] - She builds bridges between those in need and those who can help through both words and actions [1] Speaker's Focus - The speaker explores the intersection of emotion, action, and community, driven by curiosity about human nature and what motivates people to embrace challenges [1] - She actively brings hope to life through her work [1]
Full report: Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
NBC News· 2025-10-03 21:47
Legal Proceedings & Sentencing - Shawn Diddy Combmes was sentenced to 50 months (4 years, a little over 4 years) in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution [36] - The judge's sentencing fell within the probation department's guidelines of 5 to 7 years [11][14] - Combmes faced a maximum of 20 years in prison, with 10 years mandatory maximum on each count [11] - The prosecution had sought 11 years, while the defense requested 14 months [14][36] - The judge considered Combmes's history of violence and the testimony of Jane, Cassie Ventura, and Mia, even though he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering [10] - The judge rejected the defense's narrative of consensual encounters, viewing Cassie Ventura and Jane as vulnerable victims [21] - The judge emphasized deterrence, sending a message that such conduct will not be tolerated [17] - The judge highlighted Combmes's success as an entrepreneur and his contributions to society, but could not ignore the nature of the crime [17] - The judge acknowledged the trauma experienced by the survivors, Cassie and Jane, recognizing that their trauma was real [48] - The judge stated that Combmes's horrible acts were made public and will forever be associated with him [51]
Diddy apologizes to women who accused him of abuse in letter to judge
NBC News· 2025-10-02 23:45
And good evening. As we come on the air tonight, we do have some breaking news. On the eve of his sentencing, Shawn Diddy Combmes, the fallen music mogul, writing a federal judge, pleading for mercy.He writes in part, "I have to admit, my downfall was rooted in my selfishness. He apologized to two of the women who accused him of abuse, including Cassie Ventura, who he assaulted." this as prosecutors are asking for an 11-year prison sentence for Combmes after he was found guilty of two counts of transportati ...
Retired financier and fmr. assistant accused of running trafficking ring in NYC sex dungeon
NBC News· 2025-10-02 17:25
A 10-count indictment accuses retired New York-based financeier Howard Rubin and Jennifer Powers, his personal assistant, of arranging for women to travel to a sex dungeon in a Central Park area penthouse that prosecutors say was painted red and soundproofed. According to the indictment, between 2009 and 2019, Reuben and Powers recruited women, often targeting former Playboy models, to have sex with Reuben, who prosecutors say often exceeded the scope of their consent, by violently abusing them, leading som ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-22 18:11
A “lethal trifecta” of conditions opens them to abuse https://t.co/Q6ATITOhBk ...
Can Grief Break The Cycle of Abuse? | Selysa Love & Monica Padilla | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:44
On January 17th, 2007, I was a geeky 13-year-old sitting in the passenger seat of a police car. I was being escorted from my school to the detective's office. I remember being terrified that I'd be placed in the back seat.My mother had many times recounted to me the horrors of the backseat of a police car, the hard plastic seats and the stench of vomit. I was afraid that I had done something wrong for turning in my sexually abusive father. But thankfully, the kind officer let me ride shotgun and gave me a t ...
Epstein's 'chilling' secrets exposed with bombshell personal email 'trove' on Maxwell, Trump, others
MSNBC· 2025-09-11 23:38
Epstein Case Developments - Bloomberg obtained 18,000 leaked emails from Epstein's personal Yahoo account, shedding new light on his predatory tactics [1] - The emails reinforce Jlane Maxwell's significant role in Epstein's criminal activities [2] - Maxwell advised Epstein on his 2008 plea deal, discussing legal options like "Lewd and Lascivious conduct" versus "procuring minors for prostitution" [3][4] - Emails show Maxwell's involvement in managing Epstein's affairs, including finances and relationships with victims [5][10][11] Key Individuals and Connections - Trump's name appears in three minor instances within the emails, with one email noting Porters may have interviewed Trump about Epstein's case in 2007 [6] - An accountant spreadsheet tracked nearly $2 million in spending, including gifts and cash payments to victims and public figures [11] - A $11,000 Rolex watch was allegedly intended for Tom Bareric, now the ambassador to Turkey, who denies receiving it [12] Business and Wealth - The source of Epstein's wealth remains an unanswered question, with ongoing reporting into the matter [17] - Emails reveal an intense lobbying campaign behind the scenes [17] Victims and Abuse - Emails discussed the recruitment, grooming, and manipulation of young women, including minors, and strategies to discredit accusers [7] - Epstein survivors are creating a list of abusers and are committed to seeking accountability [8] - Emails reveal Epstein's emotional abuse and manipulation of women who worked for him [20]