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BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Northamptonshire PC groped woman on night out, panel told
A police officer accused of groping a colleague during a night out would have been sacked if he had not resigned, a disciplinary hearing has panel found that Joshua Barden's actions amounted to sexual misconduct The officer, who served at Northamptonshire Police, resigned on 21 March and did not attend the hearing on 15 conduct would have had "a significant impact on public confidence in the profession", the panel ruled. Barden asked a female officer where she was interested in a relationship with him during a night out in 2022, the panel was had declined and walked away, but the colleague said Barden came up to her while she was talking to someone else and groped her Barden was interviewed, he said he had consumed alcohol that night and could not remember the incident witness provided a written statement about the incident earlier this year, which Barden did not hearing found that the misconduct had been "confined to a single episode and had been brief in duration".Assistant Chief Constable Adam Ward, who chaired the panel, said there was "only one appropriate and proportionate conclusion that it could reach in the circumstances, namely, to impose disciplinary action"."In practical terms, this means that had the former officer still been a member of the Northamptonshire police force, the panel would have dismissed him." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore Fire employee paid during jail time after failing to report criminal convictions, IG finds
A Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) employee continued to receive pay while serving a prison and home detention sentence after failing to report criminal convictions, according to an inspector general (IG) report. The Inspector General's Office began investigating the matter after getting an anonymous complaint about an employee who failed to report a 2019 arrest for driving with a suspended or revoked license. The investigation also revealed a 2018 arrest for driving under the influence. According to the IG report, BCFD employees are required to submit a report if they are involved in any legal proceedings, including civil, criminal or traffic incidents. Under department policy, BCFD employees are also required to share details about any arrests. The IG's report details that the employee was sentenced in February 2020 and ordered to report for a jail sentence in March 2020. The employee was incarcerated for 24 days in March and remained under house arrest until the end of May 2020, according to court documents cited in the report. The investigation revealed that the employee did not report the arrest or the sentence they received. According to the report, the employee attended a BCFD disciplinary hearing during which he said he was unfamiliar with the policy for arrests. The hearing ended with a recommendation for a three-day suspension without pay. Baltimore Fire employee paid during jail time, house arrest The BCFD employee visited the Public Safety Infirmary in February. The office provides services for employees who suffer from on-duty illnesses. The employee was ultimately placed off-duty until June 2020. However, the IG's investigation found that the employee continued to receive pay from March 2020 until he was released from house arrest at the end of May 2020. While serving the sentence, the employee received both regular and sick pay, totalling $13,733. He returned to work in June 2020, according to the report. The inspector general referred the potential time theft to law enforcement for a criminal investigation. Employee promoted despite criminal conviction According to the IG report, the BCFD employee was promoted to a supervisor role in 2021, despite the prior conviction. According to the anonymous complaint, a mandatory background check should have made the employee ineligible for a promotion. Human Resources officials said the employee was given five days to respond to the findings from the background check, though the IG found that the employee did not respond. Human Resources explained that the hiring agency was responsible for the final decision. Investigation reveals another DUI arrest During the investigation, the inspector general learned that the employee was again arrested for a DUI in 2024 and was incarcerated for eight days. The employee again failed to report the arrest and conviction to the fire department. Baltimore City Fire responds The inspector general shared the findings with the Baltimore City Fire Department, and officials said they would launch an internal investigation. "Should BCFD's internal investigation uncover any potential wrongdoing or policy violations by other BCFD employees, [the Office of Professional Standards] will initiate investigations into those personnel in accordance with departmental policy," leaders said.
News24
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News24
What's in City Press: Why Mashatile's guards got off
Screengrab Video counts for nothing in disciplinary case against Mashatiles guards Eight of Deputy President Paul Mashatiles bodyguards have been acquitted in a disciplinary hearing because the authenticity of seemingly damning video evidence against them allegedly could not be verified. GNU leaders finally reached an agreement on budget The meeting between leaders of political parties in the government of national unity (GNU) held in Johannesburg on Thursday evening might have finally paved the way for the passing of the budget on the third attempt. Trump orders money meant for sick and elderly be used to fund Afrikaner refugees The US government is redirecting funds originally earmarked for sick, elderly and at-risk refugee populations to help resettle white Afrikaners. Kidnappings in SA: The lucky ones who made it out alive In July last year, police revealed that at least a dozen businesspeople and students had been kidnapped for ransom in Johannesburg in six months. In the past five years, the SAPS has reunited 17 968 missing children and adults with their loved ones nationwide. Senior Anglican Church bishop rocked by allegations of graft and misconduct The leadership squabble between Bishop Mthetheleli Charles May and senior bishops in the Anglican Church is deepening, with allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of power levelled against him. ANCs fury can't shake DAs resolve to stay in GNU - Steenhuisen While the ANC is still considering the DAs continued participation in the government of national unity (GNU), John Steenhuisen says his party will remain in government until they are kicked out. Ahead of this years Mothers Day, South African multi-talented artist who is also a wife and mother, among other things, Bontle Moloi made time out of her schedule to let us into her motherhood world. Oh my Sol! Rich businessperson brags with R25 million Brabus The six-wheel Mercedes worth about R25 million that he treated himself to on his 44th birthday is the only one in Africa, boasts a wealthy businessperson from North West. Photo fiasco: Steenhuisen admits mistake, apologises to De Jager It was the fault of a junior staff member in his communications department that Theo de Jager, chairperson of the South African Agricultural Initiative (Saai), was edited out of a group photo, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen admitted in a letter to De Jager. Journalists alleged killers have a history of violence According to police records, two of the men linked to the murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli have a criminal past, and one was out on parole when the murders took place. ANC members push for meeting to discuss DAs future in GNU Several senior members of the ANC want the party leadership to convene a meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) so that they can discuss the DA and the FF Plus continued participation in the government of national unity (GNU). Whats in City Press Sport on Sunday The drug found in Kagiso Rabadas system SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport can only announce the exact drug on 4 June, but City Press sister publication Rapport has established that the urine sample Rabada provided on 21 January after showed a metabolite of cocaine. Safa media officer Namhla Mphelo was accused of sharing information about an alleged payout to embattled Safa president Danny Jordaan. The decision contradicts the Ngoepe Commissions recommendation that Soweto derbies be played at the larger FNB Stadium. Barcelona are in pole position to clinch their first league title since 2022.
The Herald
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Action Society angered by internal inquiry clearing VIP cops
Civil rights watchdog Action Society wants a review of the police's internal accountability processes after eight VIP protection unit officers were cleared of wrongdoing in a disciplinary hearing concluded earlier this week. The officers, filmed in an altercation with civilians on the N1 highway in July 2023, were members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protection detail. Ulrich Roux, legal representative for three of the civilians, told CapeTalk his clients are disappointed with the outcome but have not been deterred from pursuing criminal and civil charges. 'The onus of proof is completely different in a criminal matter as well as in civil litigation in the high court,' he said. Lesiba Thobakgale, spokesperson for the SA Police Union which represented the officers in the internal process, told radio presenter Lester Kiewit they were subjected to the correct disciplinary process, and the chairperson acquitted them after hearing all the information. He said it would be unfair for public pressure to determine the outcome of internal processes.
