A big update this week to a story our team has been following for weeks. Three employees with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office were named in felony indictments this week.
Other team highlights this week:
In April of 2006, a 14-year-old girl was hustling home as the sun began to set over southwest Houston and the street lights were turning on. A then 26-year-old man used that moment to corner the girl, knock her unconscious and sexually assault her. It took 16 years to hold that man accountable. Investigator Robert Arnold brings us her story you’ll only see on KPRC 2 News.
Three employees with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office are now named in felony indictments filed on Monday. It’s part of the investigation into the $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract investigation. Investigators Mario Diaz and Joel Eisenbaum explain the charges, plus our Bill Spencer was there as they made their first court appearances.
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a long-running legal dispute between the state of Texas and two Native American tribes: the Alabama-Coushatta tribe in Polk County and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe near El Paso. The issue boils down to who has the authority to regulate gaming on these specific reservations. KPRC 2 Investigates’ Robert Arnold explains the debate and why tribal leaders say this is critical for their people.
Chime and other online companies now called “neo-banks” became extremely popular during the pandemic as people looked for accounts where they could have their stimulus payments deposited. Investigator Amy Davis found when customers have issues with their accounts they say Chime is slow to respond and eager to take their money.
Continue reading...
Other team highlights this week:
- The battle over tribal gaming center
- Chime banking issues: what you need to know before signing up.
- Rideshare Warning: “Vomit scam” strikes again
Survivor speaks out, shares story after years of waiting for justice
In April of 2006, a 14-year-old girl was hustling home as the sun began to set over southwest Houston and the street lights were turning on. A then 26-year-old man used that moment to corner the girl, knock her unconscious and sexually assault her. It took 16 years to hold that man accountable. Investigator Robert Arnold brings us her story you’ll only see on KPRC 2 News.
Senior staffers indicted in COVID-19 contract investigation
Three employees with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office are now named in felony indictments filed on Monday. It’s part of the investigation into the $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract investigation. Investigators Mario Diaz and Joel Eisenbaum explain the charges, plus our Bill Spencer was there as they made their first court appearances.
Fight over tribal gaming center lands before SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a long-running legal dispute between the state of Texas and two Native American tribes: the Alabama-Coushatta tribe in Polk County and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe near El Paso. The issue boils down to who has the authority to regulate gaming on these specific reservations. KPRC 2 Investigates’ Robert Arnold explains the debate and why tribal leaders say this is critical for their people.
What you should know about “neo-banks” like Chime
Chime and other online companies now called “neo-banks” became extremely popular during the pandemic as people looked for accounts where they could have their stimulus payments deposited. Investigator Amy Davis found when customers have issues with their accounts they say Chime is slow to respond and eager to take their money.
Other stories:
- Hertz CEO acknowledges “police report” issue as federal lawmakers push for change.
- Rideshare passengers stuck with fines after ‘vomit scam’ strikes again
We would love to hear from you! Do you have a problem in need of solving or have a tip for our Investigators? Send us your news tips here.
Continue reading...
