All articles tagged with #disciplinary hearing
A Church of England tribunals president ruled that Archbishop Stephen Cottrell had no power to remove or suspend priest David Tudor despite decades of safeguarding concerns; Tudor was later banned from ministry, and victims say the decision signals insufficient accountability within church leadership.
Rashee Rice has received clearance to travel with the Kansas City Chiefs to Brazil for the Week 1 NFL game, despite recent legal issues, but his participation depends on potential disciplinary actions and negotiations with the NFL.
The NFL has scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice on September 30 due to his involvement in a street racing incident in Dallas, which resulted in criminal charges and a plea deal. The hearing could lead to a suspension of four to six weeks, potentially affecting Rice's availability for upcoming games.
Rashee Rice, a Chiefs receiver, is scheduled for a disciplinary hearing on September 30 regarding his guilty plea to felonies from a street-racing incident. The outcome could lead to a suspension, affecting his availability for the 2025 season and the team's playoff strategy. The hearing's timing and potential suspension duration are uncertain, with video evidence possibly influencing the severity of the punishment.
A Lakota English teacher, Eileen Washburn, is facing termination and is currently on unpaid leave after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville. The school board voted to keep her on unpaid leave and recommended termination unless she files a written demand for a hearing. Washburn's actions are said to have violated sick leave policies, ethics codes, and professional conduct principles. The board's decision was supported by newly appointed member Christina French, a former Lakota administrator and principal.
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark faces a disciplinary hearing over his alleged attempts to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election, with the Washington, D.C., Office of Disciplinary Counsel characterizing his actions as a coup attempt. The hearing focused on a letter Clark sent to his superiors suggesting the Justice Department investigate election irregularities in Georgia, and his continued attempts to intercede on Trump's behalf. Clark's attorney argued that punishing his client would have a chilling effect on candid discussions, while testimony highlighted the pressure put on the Justice Department by Trump. The hearing is expected to resume with further testimony, and Clark could face sanctions or disbarment.
A Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer, may face discipline, including termination, after being recorded on his body camera making derogatory and inhumane comments about an Indian graduate student, Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by another officer's vehicle. The city's Office of Police Accountability found that Auderer's comments undermined public trust in the department and violated policies. The officer's comments, which included suggesting Kandula's life had "limited value," have sparked outrage and nearly 400 complaints. The police chief will decide on discipline, while a criminal investigation into the incident is pending.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during their game on Wednesday. Draisaitl, who leads the playoffs with 18 points, was following the play when he was slashed by Pietrangelo, who was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
Memphis police supervisor, Lt. DeWayne Smith, who failed to provide medical care to Tyre Nichols during his arrest and was facing disciplinary charges, retired with benefits the day before his termination hearing. Smith failed to remove Nichols' handcuffs or get him medical care despite hearing him say "I can't breathe." He also failed to obtain reports from other officers about their use of force and violated department policy by not wearing his body camera. Seven officers were fired over Nichols' death, including five charged with second-degree murder, and three members of the Memphis Fire Department were terminated for failing to provide medical care.
Newly obtained police files reveal that a senior officer, Lt. Dewayne Smith, was present at the scene of Tyre Nichols' arrest and chose to retire before a disciplinary hearing where he would have been fired. Smith had been with the Memphis Police Department since 1998 and was not publicly identified as being at the scene of the incident. He was charged with neglect of duty, unauthorized public statements, and compliance with regulations. Five officers who were later fired from the department face criminal charges of second-degree murder, among others, in connection to Nichols' death.