Disney to pay $233M to settle ‘wage theft’ suit from Disneyland workers
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $233 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by Disneyland employees who claim the Mouse House oppressed them by failing to meet local minimum wage requirements. . Disney on Friday approved a preliminary settlement that will result in back pay with interest owed by more than […]
Think you’re safe? Identity theft could wipe out your entire life’s savings
Identity theft is a widespread problem, affecting millions of Americans each year. In 2023 alone, American adults lost a staggering $43 billion to identity fraud. The following story illustrates the devastating impact this crime has on an individual. Paula DisburyThe former Colgate Palmolive employee was living a comfortable life when she discovered $750,000 had been […]
Safeway to shut down San Francisco supermarket due to rampant theft
Supermarket chain Safeway announced it will close one of its major San Francisco stores in February over concerns that rampant theft and safety threats are putting customers and employees at risk. The closure, which has been postponed for 11 months, will affect the Safeway store on Webster Street in San Francisco's Fillmore neighborhood, which has […]
Grocery giant to close San Francisco store over ‘persistent’ theft, safety concerns under leftist mayor’s leadership
Safeway, a grocery chain owned by Albertsons Companies, sent a letter to San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) on Tuesday saying it was closing one of its stores due to “ongoing” theft and safety issues. The company reportedly announced its intention to do so. The letter is san francisco chronicletold Breed that Safeway will close […]
TikToker Marlena Velez arrested for second Target theft
A TikTok influencer accused of showing off items stolen from a Target in Florida has been arrested for a second time after allegedly swiping more items from the same store. Marlena Velez, 22, made headlines last month after she was arrested on suspicion of stealing 16 items worth more than $500 from a Target store […]
These are the worst cities for package theft in 2024
New York City is the city with the most package theft in the United States, with nearly $1 billion lost last year, according to a recent report. of annual research SafeWise estimates that 120.5 million packages will be snatched from American doorsteps in 2023, resulting in a total loss of nearly $16 billion. In terms […]
Massive organized retail theft operation in Queens busted
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The largest organized retail theft case in Queens history has been busted and millions of dollars in seized stolen goods recovered. Prosecutors said the thieves were targeting cosmetics, beauty products, branded clothing and accessories. Five people have been arrested, including the couple. Prosecutors say some of the merchandise was stolen from […]
Connecticut couple accused of stealing nearly $1M of Lululemon merch in organized theft scheme
A Connecticut couple stole about $1 million worth of Lululemon merchandise in a two-month nationwide theft spree, police said. According to a criminal complaint obtained by multiple media outlets, Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Laws Richards, 45, have been arrested since September in Minnesota, Utah, Colorado, New York and New York. He was arrested on […]
Ex-Eagles Running Back Charged with Tax Fraud, COVID Relief Theft
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been indicted by federal authorities on charges of tax evasion and theft of COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors in the Delaware District Court case allege that Smallwood fraudulently applied for COVID-19 relief funds related to multiple businesses he owned. Federal authorities also allege that he conspired with […]
It’s Israel’s Fault There Was ‘Organized’ Theft from Our Aid Convoys in Gaza
On Tuesday's WBUR broadcast “Here and Now,” UNRWA Director of Public Affairs Juliet Touma said the recent theft from an aid convoy in Gaza is in addition to multiple previously witnessed cases of aid truck looting. Rather, he said, it was an incident. He accused Israel of organized theft in the Gaza Strip, calling it […]