Human Interest
Five Black Whistleblowers’ Stories to Read During Black History Month
Black History Month in the U.S. started as just a week to honor Black Americans’ contributions to society and civilization. According to a resource created by the Library of Congress and several museums and organizations that is dedicated to the...
This Valentine’s Day, Don’t Fall for Romance Scams or Fraud
Today is Valentine’s Day! WNN compiled some information about romance and dating app scams to keep in mind during February 14 and all year long. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) website, romance scams “occur when a criminal...
Police Whistleblower Panel Discussion to Highlight Truth-Telling in Law Enforcement Communities
In commemoration of National First Responders Day, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) will host a panel discussion on October 28 at 2pm Eastern Time. The talk, co-sponsored by The Lamplighter Project, will feature four speakers who have expertise in law...
Celebrating Women Whistleblowers During Women’s History Month
In the United States, Women’s History Month is celebrated every March. Congress designated March 1987 as Women’s History Month by passing Pub. L. 100-9, and in the following years, additional resolutions were passed “requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim...
“The Public Was Being Lied To” – NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner Featured on 60 Minutes
On December 5, National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Reality Winner was featured on a “60 Minutes Overtime” broadcast and in an accompanying article. In an interview with CBS’ Scott Pelley, Winner talks about her intentions in blowing the whistle, her...
Reality Winner, Family Speak After Documentary Screening
At the Double Exposure Film Festival’s opening night event, National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Reality Winner spoke to the audience in her first public appearance since being released from prison in early June. The film festival, hosted by news organization...
Double Exposure Film Festival to Feature Films Centered on Investigative Journalism
News organization 100Reporters is hosting the annual Double Exposure Film Festival from October 13-17. The festival, now in its seventh year, will take place both in person and virtually. The film festival centers documentaries and films about and inspired by...
“I’ve Lost Everything”: Updates from Robert Ledogar, U.S. Marshals Service Whistleblower
Robert Ledogar was featured on Whistleblower Network News in November of 2020 as a Whistleblower of the Week. WNN recently caught up with Ledogar to see how he is doing and if there have been any developments in his case...
Minnesota Nursing Home Whistleblower Alleges Execs Instructed Staff to Ignore COVID-19 Guidelines
A whistleblower alleges that executives at Minnesota nursing home St. Therese of New Hope directed staff to ignore COVID-19 health regulations, according to a September 15 article in the Star Tribune. Brooke Peoples, who formerly worked as an administrator at...
Whistleblowers Win Award at Anti-Fraud Conference
Marcel Reid and Michael McCray, two whistleblowers who worked at the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), have been awarded the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award at the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. They also gave keynote speeches...
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