Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit conducted a forensic analysis of the events of October 7, revealing widespread human rights abuses by Hamas fighters and others, but also debunking many false claims made by Israeli politicians, including allegations of mass killings and systematic rape. The analysis found that certain stories used to justify the subsequent bombardment of the Gaza Strip were untrue, and identified incidents where Israeli forces may have killed Israeli citizens. While isolated rapes may have occurred, there was insufficient evidence to support claims of widespread and systematic sexual violence.
Special counsel Robert Hur's investigative report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents portrayed him as an elderly man with a poor memory, but the transcript of Hur’s interview with Biden contradicts this claim. The conversation was more nuanced than suggested, with Biden being the one to first mention Beau Biden’s death. Biden angrily denounced Hur’s conclusions in a prime time address, but the transcript shows it was Biden, not Hur, who first raised the topic. Biden's reaction to the report was defended by a White House spokesman, emphasizing that the president remembers exactly the day his son died.
Uvalde's police chief, Daniel Rodriguez, abruptly announced his resignation following an investigative report that cleared local officers of wrongdoing in the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, where a teenage gunman was unchallenged for 77 minutes, resulting in the deaths of 19 children and 2 teachers. The report's findings have sparked outrage from victims' families and community members, who have demanded the termination of officers involved. The resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny and calls for accountability in the law enforcement response to the tragedy.
Tensions have arisen within The New York Times newsroom over an investigative report on Hamas' use of sexual violence in the October 7th attacks, leading to a rift between different factions within the organization. The Times Guild filed a grievance, accusing top news executives of targeted interrogation of journalists of Middle Eastern descent. The report's credibility has been questioned, with concerns raised about the evidence and the social media posts of one of the freelancers involved. The controversy reflects broader cultural divides and ethical considerations in journalism.
An investigative report by The Dossier Center claims to have discovered a secret palatial home belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in northern Russia, complete with modern-style houses, helicopter pads, yacht piers, a trout farm, and a personal waterfall. The property, located in a national park, is shielded by fences, electronic sensors, and special security units, with markings indicating air defense systems. The report alleges that the property is part of a portfolio of Putin assets owned via companies managed by financier Yury Kovalchuk. Putin's wealth, long the subject of speculation, includes valuable assets linked to him through complex financial structures.
An investigative report released by two city-hired engineering companies has identified two "root causes" in the fatal collapse of 324 Main Street in Davenport. The report concluded that the removal of brick during repair work severely compromised the western bearing wall and that the temporary shoring installed was grossly inadequate. The report also listed seven "proximate causes" of the collapse, including inadequate oversight of repairs and inadequate maintenance. The investigation is expected to inform lawsuits and a state Division of Criminal Investigation inquiry.
An investigation by independent news outlets Mediazona and Meduza has estimated that at least 47,000 Russian troops have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, based on data from Russia's national probate registry and state statistics agency. The report suggests that the actual number of casualties could be between 40,000 and 55,000. A separate tally compiled by Mediazona and the BBC lists 26,800 confirmed Russian troop deaths, while leaked Western intelligence documents suggest a figure closer to 110,000 wounded and killed. Overall losses, including wounded and missing soldiers, are estimated to be around 125,000.
