Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'abusing'

GPS To Warn Domestic Violence Victims

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

This week, the governor of Illinois signed legislation that will allow the state's judges to tag domestic violent offenders with GPS tracking devices. The abusers' victims will get monitors that warn them if their attacker is in the area. Alex Chadwick talks with Michael Bischof, who spearheaded the movement to pass the bill after his sister's death.

Elizabeth Warren On The Rising Cost Of Credit Debt

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:54:00 EDT

Harvard Law professor returns to Fresh Air to talk about how credit-card debt is becoming more costly due to increased fees and interest rates. Warren is a bankruptcy expert and an outspoken critic of abusive lending practices.

Consumers Hounded by Debt Collectors Have Rights

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Debt collectors get more complaints filed against them than any other professional. Consumers complain about abusive treatment and false threats of lawsuits. But even a person who owes money has some rights. Michelle Singletary covers the rules that debt collectors are supposed follow.

FBI Director Faces Scrutiny on Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST

FBI Director Robert Mueller answered questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about allegations of abusing anti-terrorism powers. But he only feigned frustration when senators said his agency hasn't been fighting other kinds of crime the way it used to.

Sex Abuse Scandal Catches Up with Religious Orders

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:38:00 EST

Father A.J. Cote, a Dominican friar, was sued two years ago for allegedly abusing a minor. Depositions in the case reveal the Dominicans operate under a system where warning signs can go undetected and a problem priest can find refuge in new assignments for years.

Fed's Proposal Applies Only to Future Mortgages

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve is moving to curb the kind of abusive lending practices that contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis. Among several proposed regulations is one that would keep lenders from penalizing borrowers with tarnished credit or borrowers with low incomes who pay off their loans early.

Fed Works to Curb Corrupt Mortgage Lending Practices

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve is due to unveil a plan that would give people taking out home mortgages new protections against unscrupulous lending practices. The rules are designed to protect borrowers from the kind of abusive lending that contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis.

Ike Turner, a Rock 'N' Roll Pioneer, Dies at 76

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:15:00 EST

One of the fathers of rock 'n' roll, Ike Turner, died Wednesday at age 76. Turner cut what is arguably one of the first rock 'n' roll records -- Rocket 88 -- with his band, The Kings of Rhythm. But he may be best known as the abusive ex-husband of Tina Turner, with whom he performed for many years.

New Leader of U.S. Bishops Faulted in Abuse Case

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:34:00 EST

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has a new leader in Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, whom the bishops elected as their president Tuesday. But critics say that George ignored complaints that a priest in his own archdiocese was abusing boys.

Mocha Moms on Cooking with Style, Halloween

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

This week's Mocha Moms, are joined by Food Network star chef Sandra Lee to talk about cooking with style. Lee's new memoir, Made from Scratch, chronicles her journey from an abusive childhood to the national spotlight for successes.

Papers: Jesuits Were Warned About Abusive Priest

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Father Donald McGuire was convicted last year of sexually abusing two teenaged boys in the 1960s. Jesuit leaders insist they had no knowledge of any other abuses by McGuire, but documents reveal they were alerted by concerned parents many times over the past 38 years.

'Marketplace' Report: The Worst Boss

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:28:00 EDT

The AFL-CIO names the worst boss in the country Tuesday, based on an online contest -- but the details of his identity remain secret. Still, help may be in sight for some: Five state legislatures are considering measures that would help protect workers from abusive environments.

Perky and Menacing, Packing 'Gunpowder and Lead'

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:23:00 EDT

Miranda Lambert's album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is appealingly nervy and dark -- never more so than on its crackling opener, "Gunpowder and Lead," which outlines the tale of a woman lying in wait for her abusive boyfriend, shotgun in hand.

Fed May Move to Fix Ailing Home Mortgage Market

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:34:00 EDT

The Federal Reserve holds a hearing to gather information from the public before deciding whether to use its authority to curb abusive lending practices in the mortgage industry.

'The Brig': A Revival with Modern Themes

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The Brig a play about Marines abusing Marines in prison, is now being performed in New York for first time since 1963. The Kenneth H. Brown play is running at The Living Theatre.

Banks Create Program to Ebb Foreclosure Tide

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Two big banks have committed $1 billion in financing to help people with subprime mortgage loans avoid foreclosure. The program, administered by a Boston housing advocacy group, will refinance the mortgages of thousands of low-income homeowners deemed to have been taken advantage of by abusive lenders.

Two Indicted for Abuse at Texas Detention Center

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:28:00 EDT

A grand jury indicts two former employees of the Texas Youth Commission. They're accused of sexually abusing teenage inmates. A Texas Ranger's report on the case two years ago was ignored at the time.

Judiciary Chairman Leahy on FBI Patriot Act Abuses

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:23:00 EST

Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) discusses Justice Department findings that the FBI was abusing its authority under the Patriot Act. In a report released Friday, the Justice Department says the FBI had illegally obtained private records during some investigations.

Servants: Diplomat Held Us as Suburban 'Slaves'

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:43:00 EST

Foreign diplomats have long been accused of abusing domestic workers. Three former servants are suing a Kuwaiti diplomat, alleging that he treated them like slaves. But he's protected from their lawsuit by diplomatic immunity.

Consumer Groups Seek Cap on Credit Card Fees

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:17:00 EST

At a Senate hearing, consumer advocates call on Congress to rein in what they say are abusive lending practices on the part of banks and credit card issuers. They also argued for a cap on credit card fees.

Iraq Measures Aimed at Pacifying the Sunni Minority

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:18:00 EST

Criminal charges have been filed against nearly 60 Interior Ministry employees for torturing and abusing prisoners -- most of them Sunnis -- and members of the once-dominant Baath Party will soon be able to get their jobs back.

N. Dakota Voters Consider Child-Custody Proposal

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:00:00 EST

A North Dakota ballot initiative asks voters if they want to mandate 50-50 shared child custody in nearly all divorce cases. Supporters say it would keep courts from intruding into family life. Critics say it may prevent some children from escaping abusive parents.

Suing for Domestic Violence: One Victim's Story

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Deborah Martin's husband was jailed for assault and battery after he severely beat her. Martin then took an unusual legal action against her abuser -- she sued him in civil court. Last week, she was awarded $550,000 for her legal and medical bills. Martin talks with Madeleine Brand about her successful civil suit.

SEC Fights Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Senior citizens are prime targets for investment fraud and abusive sales practices. Aware of these vulnerabilities, the Securities and Exchange Commission plans to devote more resources to busting scams that prey on seniors. Jim Zarroli reports.

Dog Handler Goes on Trial for Alleged Iraq Prison Abuse

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A military dog handler goes on trial Monday at Fort Meade, Md., for allegedly using his unmuzzled dog to intimidate and threaten detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. Sgt. Santos Cardona is charged with abusing two Iraqi detainees and, if convicted, he could face 20 years in prison.