The International Development secretary, penny mordaunt, has described as horrific the behaviour of some of oxfams workers in haiti, who were accused of using prostitutes in the aftermath of the earthquake there in 2010. And concerns that this could be a wider issue were echoed by the author, and a former president of a charity, dr elaine storkey. Yes, its a horrible idea that there might be even more revelations that we havent yet seen, and it doesnt surprise me. Aid workers in vulnerable places are working their socks off and are open to temptation, but it is very sad that you can imagine them giving into it. In your experience of haiti, how serious a problem is the exploitation of women, and did it get worse after the earthquake . Its similar to the exploitation of women across the world, its barbaric and relentless, women are prostituted and abused and so on. Actually, in defence of the organisations, if it werent for the ngos in places like haiti and chad, the issue of the availab
Shawn osbourne, is seen holding a gold chain that reportedly belonged to stanislav petrov. Witnesses say they were given that in an apparent bribery attempt to buy their silence. Osbourne has not been charged. An Attorney Says he is confident an objective analysis will show his client acted in a lawful manner. Reporting, mark matthews, nbc bay area. The man in the video is now facing federal charges on unrelated weapons case. According to court documents, federal investigators found drugs and guns in a San Francisco home linked to t petrov during raids earlier this year. Another sheriffs deputy is in legal trouble. Hes accused of sexually abusing a young girl. Police arrested him for alleged offduty incidents involving a young girl. Saying the abuse occurred in 2012 when deputy diaz lived with the mother of that girl. Diaz is a sevenyear veteran of the force and has been placed on unpaid leave until both a criminal and internal investigation is complete. Decision 2016 now. Another win
The accident. The Oakland Police department is investigating whether three officers had sexual relations with a woman who may have been under age at the time. Last night that woman responded on her Facebook Page that her relationships were consensual and legal because they began after she turned 18. Police say the case began to unfold last september when this officer Brendon Obrien committed suicide. Sources say he left a note revealing the alleged Sexual Misconduct and other officers who may have been involved. I tasked the office of Inspector General in the Police Department with doing a review of offduty misconduct cases over the last several years. It is truly tragic that this type of conduct is happening at this moment in time. Mayor libby schaaf issued an executive directive which requires opd to notify the District Attorneys Office when there is any suspicion of criminal conduct by a police officer. Now to the fbi accused of crossing a line in the east bay taking Surveillance Vi
A couple bands together to bring the Refugee Relief effort full circle. Heres nbc bay areas garvin thomas. Garvin thomas good evening and thank you so much for joining us. The bay area proud series is all about featuring people who are at their best when things are often at their worst. And this first story is no exception, although it didnt start out that way. It started with a San Francisco couple recently going on a european vacation. But then their itinerary changed. Instead of seeing the sights, they witnessed tragedy firsthand and have returned home determined to make a difference. Garvin this is the only type of picture Xander Schultz and zoe papis probably thought theyd be bringing back from their italian vacation last fall. The one they took to recharge and destress after xanders latest startup went bellyup. Xander oh, eegh, i had my soul ripped out of my chest, i think, out of the last experience. Garvin the bright italian sun, though, couldnt blind the San Francisco couple t
Investigators still trying to determine why a son would allegedly attack his own mother here. Officers happened to be on the scene after 7 00 this morning. They were responding to an unrelated call. When police arrived, they found the suspects mom injured and her son holding an ax. Police say to prevent more injuries and possibly death to the victim, commanders here say the officers fired their guns. Both the mother and son are at area hospitals, expected to survive. Their condition is stable at this point. The officers who fired their guns are at Police Headquarters right now being questioned. One of the commanders on scene says its hard to explain the family on Family Violence over the last couple of weeks. Its a little frightening to see some of the violence thats occurring within the family situation. Its unfortunate. Well be out there doing the best we can. Reporter as in all officerinvolved shootings, the d. A. s office was also here on scene earlier this morning to document what