Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley has announced the indictment of 11 current or former officers in the East Cleveland Police Department on charges of unlawful conduct, bringing the total number of officers indicted in the last 6 1/2 months to 16. The charges include felonious assault and violation of civil rights, and the investigation is ongoing. O’Malley has stated that the department is committed to “removing every tentacle of that cancer” in order to rebuild and grow.
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Norfolk Southern train derailed Thursday morning in Calhoun County, Alabama, hours before company CEO Alan Shaw was due to testify to lawmakers about a February 3rd derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Approximately 30 cars derailed, but there were no reports of injuries or hazardous material leaks. Norfolk Southern is currently working with local officials to investigate the cause of the incident.
A jury in Cincinnati has found former Ohio State House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges guilty of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving bribery and money laundering. This verdict is the result of a $60 million bribery scheme, the largest corruption case in Ohio's history, in which Householder and his associates received money in exchange for Householder's support of a $1 billion bailout. The verdict sends a strong message that illegal acts will not be tolerated in Ohio, and Householder and Borges will face sentencing at a later date with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is appearing before a Senate panel to answer questions about the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and discuss the safety measures and financial assistance available for those affected. These measures include increasing the number of trackside detectors and committing $20 million to families and first responders. The hearing is part of an ongoing effort to ensure railroads are taking all necessary steps to prevent similar accidents.
Norfolk Southern Railway CEO Alan Shaw is set to appear before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to address the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which caused a toxic chemical spill and evacuation of the area. Shaw has expressed regret for the incident and promised to make it right, but the hearing is sure to be tense as the company faces scrutiny for its safety record and donations to members of the committee.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into railroad giant Norfolk Southern following a series of recent accidents, including a fiery derailment in Ohio and the death of a conductor. The NTSB has urged the company to review and assess its safety practices and implement necessary changes to improve safety. The investigation will look into the company’s “organization and safety culture” and is expected to take several months to complete.
A tragic accident involving a Norfolk Southern train conductor has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the company's safety culture. The 46-year-old conductor was struck and killed by a truck at a steel facility in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and Norfolk Southern has released a statement expressing their grief. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Cleveland Police Department are also involved in the investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to ensure the safety of all future railway operations.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called out former President Donald Trump for suggesting that they influenced his own visit to the site, and has urged increased investment in rail safety and infrastructure.