NBC News Investigationshttps://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Investigationsen-US© 2024 NBCNews.comMon, 18 Mar 2024 18:04:50 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pngNBC News Investigationshttps://www.nbcnews.com/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/man-claiming-hezbollah-bomb-maker-stopped-texas-border-new-york-rcna143879Man claiming to be Hezbollah bomb maker was stopped at southern border, official saysTue, 19 Mar 2024 01:36:37 GMTMon, 18 Mar 2024 18:04:50 GMTTue, 19 Mar 2024 01:36:37 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/man-claiming-hezbollah-bomb-maker-stopped-texas-border-new-york-rcna143879Julia AinsleyBorder Patrol agents stopped a Lebanese migrant at the Texas border who claimed to be a Hezbollah member, planned to go to New York and wanted to make a bomb.John MooreAn aerial view of migrants passing through coils of razor wire while crossing the U.S.-Mexico borderMigrants pass through coils of razor wire while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/war-game-deepfakes-disrupt-2024-election-rcna143038Experts war-gamed what might happen if deepfakes disrupt the 2024 election. Things went sideways fast.Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:07:59 GMTSat, 16 Mar 2024 11:00:42 GMTSun, 17 Mar 2024 12:07:59 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/war-game-deepfakes-disrupt-2024-election-rcna143038Dan De Luce and Kevin CollierExperts war-gamed what might happen if bad actors used deepfakes to disrupt the 2024 election. The results of the exercise were "jarring" for the participants.Chelsea StahlPhoto illustration of green toy soldiers protecting a pixelated "Vote Here" street sign.The exercise explored a scenario with an array of both domestic and foreign actors launching election disinformation, exploiting rumors and seizing on political divisions.Eva Marie UzcateguiA woman walks past a "Vote Here" sign at Miami Beach City Hall in Miami Beach, Fla., on Oct. 19, 2020.A woman walks past a "Vote Here" sign at Miami Beach City Hall in Miami Beach, Fla., on Oct. 19, 2020.Nathan HowardImage: Voters cast their ballots at a polling location inside the Museum of Contemporary Art on Nov. 8, 2022 in Arlington, Va.Voters cast their ballots inside the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 8, 2022.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/us-sending-haitians-intercepted-sea-back-haiti-violence-rcna143425The U.S. is still sending Haitians intercepted at sea back to Haiti despite the violenceFri, 15 Mar 2024 20:29:40 GMTFri, 15 Mar 2024 20:30:00 GMTFri, 15 Mar 2024 20:29:40 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/us-sending-haitians-intercepted-sea-back-haiti-violence-rcna143425Julia AinsleyDespite the extreme violence engulfing Haiti, the U.S. continues to return Haitian migrants interdicted at sea back to the gang-controlled country.Clarens SiffroyA protester burns tires during a demonstrationA protester burns tires during a demonstration following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday.nn_cmc_drug_cartels_on_montanas_reservations_240209Investigation: Mexican drug cartel targets Native American reservations with fentanyl, officials saySat, 10 Feb 2024 01:02:26 GMTSat, 10 Feb 2024 01:01:33 GMTSat, 10 Feb 2024 01:02:26 GMT2054-02-10T01:01:36.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/investigation-mexican-drug-cartel-targets-native-american-reservations-with-fentanyl-officials-say-203976261530Federal officials say Mexican drug cartels have targeted the six Native American reservations in Montana because they can make bigger profits farther away from the Southern border, and because there is less law enforcement. NBC's Cynthia McFadden reports on the challenge and speaks with the former head of the DEA in Montana.Investigation: Mexican drug cartel targets Native American reservations with fentanyl, officials sayFederal officials say Mexican drug cartels have targeted the six Native American reservations in Montana because they can make bigger profits farther away from the Southern border, and because there is less law enforcement. NBC's Cynthia McFadden reports on the challenge and speaks with the former head of the DEA in Montana.d_ov_feature_child_labor_231218Slaughterhouse children: Child labor exposed in America’s food industrySat, 06 Jan 2024 18:29:09 GMTMon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMTSat, 06 Jan 2024 18:29:09 GMT2053-12-18T11:12:33.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/video/slaughterhouse-children-child-labor-exposed-in-america-s-food-industry-200320069879In towns across America, children working in dangerous jobs in slaughterhouses is an open secret. Data from the Labor Department says that children are illegally working at alarming rates. NBC News takes you inside these slaughterhouses in an investigation that spans six states, two countries, dozens of interviews and thousands of pages of public records.Slaughterhouse children: Child labor exposed in America’s food industryIn towns across America, children working in dangerous jobs in slaughterhouses is an open secret. Data from the Labor Department says that children are illegally working at alarming rates. NBC News takes you inside these slaughterhouses in an investigation that spans six states, two countries, dozens of interviews and thousands of pages of public records.n_mj_georgia_230217Greg Bluestein: Trump's statement that he was exonerated in election probe is a flat-out lieThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:14:38 GMTFri, 17 Feb 2023 17:27:05 GMTThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:14:38 GMT2053-02-17T17:27:10.000+0000https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/greg-bluestein-trump-s-statement-that-he-was-exonerated-is-a-flat-out-lie-163565637727Portions of the Fulton County, Georgia, special grand jury's report on whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies tried to interfere in the 2020 election results unlawfully were released on Thursday. "A majority of the grand jury believes that perjury may have been committed by one or more witnesses testifying before it," said a section of the report. "The grand jury recommends that the District Attorney seek appropriate indictments for such crimes where the evidence is compelling." FormGreg Bluestein: Trump's statement that he was exonerated in election probe is a flat-out liePortions of the Fulton County, Georgia, special grand jury's report on whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies tried to interfere in the 2020 election results unlawfully were released on Thursday. "A majority of the grand jury believes that perjury may have been committed by one or more witnesses testifying before it," said a section of the report. "The grand jury recommends that the District Attorney seek appropriate indictments for such crimes where the evidence is compelling." Former U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Political Reporter Greg Bluestein join the conversation.n_symone_BLOCK_221219Health Advocate Shares Her Undercover Experience at Crisis Pregnancy CenterWed, 27 Sep 2023 11:06:18 GMTTue, 20 Dec 2022 14:56:07 GMTWed, 27 Sep 2023 11:06:18 GMT2052-12-20T14:56:11.000+0000https://www.msnbc.com/symone/watch/health-advocate-shares-her-undercover-experience-at-crisis-pregnancy-center-158220869872Crisis Pregnancy Centers may sound like a place to go for information about options including abortion, but Olivia Raisner witnessed first-hand how misleading these centers are. She shares how she went undercover to get an inside look at a crisis pregnancy center in Indiana.Health Advocate Shares Her Undercover Experience at Crisis Pregnancy CenterCrisis Pregnancy Centers may sound like a place to go for information about options including abortion, but Olivia Raisner witnessed first-hand how misleading these centers are. She shares how she went undercover to get an inside look at a crisis pregnancy center in Indiana.https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/card-blackstone-kids-autism-private-equity-bankruptcy-rcna118544Her son was doing well at a clinic serving kids with autism. Then private equity took over.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:07:39 GMTThu, 14 Mar 2024 10:30:40 GMTThu, 14 Mar 2024 22:07:39 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/card-blackstone-kids-autism-private-equity-bankruptcy-rcna118544Gretchen MorgensonFive years after being bought by a private-equity firm, one of the most successful companies serving children with autism declared bankruptcy. What happened?NBC NewsMisty Richards and her son, Javier Bautista.Misty Richard and her son, Javier "J.J." Bautista.NBC NewsMisty Richards.Misty Richard withdrew her son from an autism treatment center in Louisiana and filed a complaint with a state board. Courtesy Misty RichardJJ Bautista.J.J. Bautista, now 9, initially did well at a Center for Autism and Related Disorders facility.CARDCenter for Autism and Related Disorders.The Center for Autism and Related Disorders had 265 locations nationwide at its peak.CARDCenter for Autism and Related Disorders.The private-equity firm Blackstone bought the Center for Autism and Related Disorders company in 2018. CARD filed for bankruptcy five years later.NBC NewsCARD’s founder, Doreen Granpeesheh.Doreen Granpeesheh, founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, bought back most of its operations in July.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/ice-agents-will-start-wearing-body-cameras-five-us-cities-rcna143235ICE agents will start wearing body cameras in five U.S. citiesWed, 13 Mar 2024 18:00:13 GMTWed, 13 Mar 2024 18:00:13 GMTWed, 13 Mar 2024 18:00:13 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/ice-agents-will-start-wearing-body-cameras-five-us-cities-rcna143235Julia AinsleyImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will start wearing body cameras to record their interactions with migrants and the public in five cities.AB Forces News CollectionA suspect is escorted by an ICE agent for transportationA suspect is escorted by an ICE agent for transportation to Baltimore.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house-provide-300-million-weapons-package-ukraine-rcna143021White House to provide $300 million weapons package for UkraineWed, 13 Mar 2024 11:52:40 GMTTue, 12 Mar 2024 19:11:48 GMTWed, 13 Mar 2024 11:52:40 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house-provide-300-million-weapons-package-ukraine-rcna143021Courtney Kube and Carol E. Lee and Monica AlbaThe White House will provide $300 million in additional weapons to Ukraine, officials announced Tuesday, as more funding remains held up in Congress by Republican leaders.LibkosUkrainian soldiers fire at Russian positions from a M777 howitzerUkrainian soldiers fire at Russian positions from a U.S.-supplied M777 howitzer in Ukraine’s Kherson region on Jan. 9, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/china-russia-ai-divide-us-society-undermine-us-elections-power-rcna142880AI gives Russia, China new tools to sow division in the U.S., undermine America's image, intel agencies sayMon, 11 Mar 2024 23:36:09 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2024 23:36:09 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2024 23:36:09 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/china-russia-ai-divide-us-society-undermine-us-elections-power-rcna142880Dan De Luce and Gary Grumbach Russia and China seek to undermine America’s global image and aggravate divisions in U.S. society, with AI giving both regimes new tools to influence U.S. elections.Ting ShenChristopher Wray, director of the FBI, during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on May 25, 2022.Christopher Wray, director of the FBI, in Washington, D.C., in 2022.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-budget-billions-emergency-fund-border-migrant-surge-rcna142729Biden is asking Congress for a $4.7 billion break-glass fund for border migrant surgesWed, 13 Mar 2024 11:54:26 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2024 16:00:41 GMTWed, 13 Mar 2024 11:54:26 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-budget-billions-emergency-fund-border-migrant-surge-rcna142729Julia AinsleyPresident Biden’s 2025 budget proposal includes a $4.7 billion emergency fund to help border agencies respond to any migrant surge at the border.David PeinadoA migrant crosses the Rio Grande with his child attempting to reach the United States border in Ciudad Juarez, MexicoA migrant crosses the Rio Grande with his child attempting to reach the United States border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Jan. 2, 2024. Nick UtMigrants attempting to cross in to the U.S. from Mexico are detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Jacumba Hot Springs, Calif.U.S. Customs and Border Protection detains migrants trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico in Jacumba Hot Springs, Calif., on Nov. 28. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/charles-spencer-princess-dianas-brother-speaks-devastating-abuse-briti-rcna141886Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, speaks out about ‘devastating’ abuse at British boarding school Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:41:45 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2024 12:10:40 GMTMon, 11 Mar 2024 15:41:45 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/charles-spencer-princess-dianas-brother-speaks-devastating-abuse-briti-rcna141886Cynthia McFaddenIn his first interview about his new book, "A Very Private School," Charles Spencer detailed what he described as the culture of cruelty at Maidwell Hall in the mid-1970s. Courtesy Charles Spencer; NBC NewsCharles Spencer.Charles Spencer.Courtesy Charles SpencerCharles Spencer age four, in September 1968, happily setting out for their first day at Silfield School, with his sister Diana reassuringly by his side.Charles Spencer, age 4, in September 1968, happily setting out for his first day at Silfield School, with his sister Diana reassuringly by his side.Courtesy Charles SpencerCharles Spencer departs for his first day at Maidwell Hall.Charles Spencer departs for his first day at Maidwell Hall.Courtesy Charles SpencerMr. Jack Porch's farewell speech on signing off from his fifteen-year tenure at Maidwell in 1978.John Alexander Hector Porch's farewell speech on signing off from his 15-year tenure at Maidwell in 1978.Courtesy Charles SpencerCharles gets changed by Maidwell's swimming pool for the final time, on his very last day at the school, in July 1977. Within an hour of this photograph's being taken, he was being driven home by his father — sad to be saying goodbye to friends, delighted to have finished at the school.Charles gets changed by Maidwell's swimming pool for the final time, on his very last day at the school, in July 1977. Within an hour of this photograph's being taken, he was being driven home by his father — sad to be saying goodbye to friends, delighted to have finished at the school.Jake Whitman for TODAYCharles Spencer at Althorp in March 2024.Charles Spencer at Althorp in February.Courtesy Charles SpencerCharles Spencer with his sister Diana and nanny Mary Clarke to see him off as he headed to Maidwell Hall; Charles Spencer in his Maidwell Sunday Best suit.Charles Spencer with his sister Diana and his nanny, Mary Clarke, to see him off as he headed to Maidwell Hall; Charles Spencer in his Maidwell Sunday Best suit.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/law-protecting-alabama-ivf-may-harm-good-critics-say-rcna142288New Alabama law is meant to protect IVF. It could have major unintended consequences, experts say.Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:21:34 GMTSat, 09 Mar 2024 11:00:41 GMTSat, 09 Mar 2024 15:21:34 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/law-protecting-alabama-ivf-may-harm-good-critics-say-rcna142288Kenzi Abou-Sabe and Alexandra Chaidez and Madison HahamyThe passage of an Alabama bill that aims to protect in vitro fertilization should have been a win for advocates of the fertility procedure, but it has left some legal experts around the country concerned that the new law will do more harm than good.Jay L. ClendeninA model of the female reproductive system and an embryo transfer catheter in a doctor officeA model of the female reproductive system and an embryo transfer catheter in a doctor’s office in Fountain Valley, Calif., on Feb. 29.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-blame-violence-killed-mahsa-amini-un-finds-rcna142504Iran to blame for violence that killed Mahsa Amini, U.N. findsFri, 08 Mar 2024 17:59:05 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 17:58:40 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 17:59:05 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-blame-violence-killed-mahsa-amini-un-finds-rcna142504Dan De LuceIran is to blame for the “physical violence” that killed Mahsa Amini, whose death in custody in 2022 triggered massive peaceful protests led by women and girls.Markus SchreiberA woman holds a placard with a picture of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini during a protest.A woman holds a placard with a picture of Mahsa Amini during a protest against her death in 2022.Cemal YurttasDemonstrators gather to protest over the death of Iranian Mahsa AminiDemonstrators protest the death of Mahsa Amini outside the Iranian Consulate in 2022 in Istanbul.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/military-clears-ospreys-fly-after-series-fatal-crashes-rcna142107Military clears Ospreys to fly again after a series of fatal crashes Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:51:29 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 13:16:12 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 23:51:29 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/military-clears-ospreys-fly-after-series-fatal-crashes-rcna142107Laura Strickler and Courtney KubeThe U.S. military said Friday that despite a series of fatal crashes it deemed the V-22 Osprey aircraft safe to fly and has lifted its grounding order.Lance Cpl. Jeraco J. JenkinsMV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, in OkinawaMV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, in Okinawa, Japan, on Oct 1, 2012.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/tester-asks-congress-support-funds-install-fentanyl-scanners-borde-rcna142381Sen. Tester asks Congress to fund installation of border fentanyl scanners that now sit idleFri, 08 Mar 2024 21:49:09 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:41 GMTFri, 08 Mar 2024 21:49:09 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/tester-asks-congress-support-funds-install-fentanyl-scanners-borde-rcna142381Julia Ainsley and Laura StricklerAs fentanyl scanning equipment intended for the border sits unused, Montana Sen. Jon Tester is blaming Republicans and asking Congress to approve funds for installation.Tom WilliamsSen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., during a Senate hearing on Feb. 16, 2023.Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., during a Senate hearing on Feb. 16, 2023.NBC Newsborder drug detection vehicle car scannerNII machines are used to detect drugs at the border, but some of the scanning machines are sitting in warehouses due to lack of funds to install them, CBP says.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rural-counties-small-towns-need-money-protect-elections-november-2024-rcna141918Some small towns can't afford the election security prescribed by the federal governmentThu, 07 Mar 2024 04:10:59 GMTWed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:40 GMTThu, 07 Mar 2024 04:10:59 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rural-counties-small-towns-need-money-protect-elections-november-2024-rcna141918Fiona Glisson and Julia Ainsley and Kevin CollierThe federal agency that protects U.S. elections has told rural counties and small towns how to protect their computers and vote-counting sites, but some communities say they can't afford to make the fixes.NBC NewsHarney County CourtHarney County Court in Harney County, Ore.NBC NewsHarney County Clerk Dag RobinsonHarney County Clerk Dag Robinson says he once brought in armed guards from another county to protect staffers who were counting votes.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bob-menendez-hit-obstruction-justice-charges-bribery-case-rcna141933Sen. Bob Menendez hit with obstruction of justice charges in bribery caseWed, 06 Mar 2024 15:01:05 GMTTue, 05 Mar 2024 22:22:46 GMTWed, 06 Mar 2024 15:01:05 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bob-menendez-hit-obstruction-justice-charges-bribery-case-rcna141933Jonathan Dienst and Tom Winter and Dareh Gregorian and Courtney CopenhagenThe new charges allege that the New Jersey Democrat claimed payments made to him and his wife were loans when he “well knew” that they “were not loans, but bribe payments.”Tom WilliamsSen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.,Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 23, 2024.https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/un-finds-clear-convincing-information-hostages-raped-gaza-rcna141789U.N. finds 'clear and convincing' information that hostages have been raped in Gaza Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:35:31 GMTTue, 05 Mar 2024 18:26:46 GMTWed, 06 Mar 2024 21:35:31 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/un-finds-clear-convincing-information-hostages-raped-gaza-rcna141789Anna SchecterA senior U.N. official said the organization found “reasonable grounds to believe” accounts of rape and gang rape during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.Ohad ZwigenbergImage: The site of a music festival near the border with the Gaza StripThe site of a music festival near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on Oct. 12.IDFhamas terrorist attack civilians car autoIDF-released bodycam video from Hamas from Oct. 7.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/biden-increases-criticism-israel-gaza-still-provides-military-aid-rcna141775Biden admin carefully ramps up criticism of Israel over the Gaza war but stops short of cutting off military aidWed, 06 Mar 2024 21:16:16 GMTTue, 05 Mar 2024 15:30:32 GMTWed, 06 Mar 2024 21:16:16 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/biden-increases-criticism-israel-gaza-still-provides-military-aid-rcna141775Dan De Luce and Carol E. Lee and Julie Tsirkin and Courtney Kube and Allie Raffa and Frank Thorp V and Abigail Williams and Anna SchecterThe Biden administration has airdropped aid to Gaza, welcomed Netanyahu’s rival to the White House and very carefully sharpened criticism of Israel’s offensive in Gaza. But it remains reluctant to cut off military aid.Ariel SchalitA battery of Israel's Iron Dome defense missile systemA battery of Israel's Iron Dome defense missile system deployed to intercept rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel, on Aug. 7, 2022.Ahmad HasaballahImage: Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 30,000 Amid Talk Of Potential New Ceasefire DealPeople inspect damage and recover items from their homes on Monday following Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza Strip.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/border-fentanyl-scanners-unused-congress-provided-no-money-rcna141432Fentanyl scanners at the border sit unused, with no money from Congress to install themWed, 06 Mar 2024 13:11:30 GMTTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:30:42 GMTWed, 06 Mar 2024 13:11:30 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/border-fentanyl-scanners-unused-congress-provided-no-money-rcna141432Laura Strickler and Julia Ainsley and Didi MartinezThe U.S. has spent millions on high-tech scanners to spot fentanyl crossing the border, but many sit in warehouses unused because Congress hasn’t appropriated funds to install them.NBC Newshidden drugs inspection screenA CBP agent inspects a vehicle for hidden drugs, specifically fentanyl, in Nogales, Ariz.NBC Newsborder drug detection vehicle car scannerNII machines are used to detect drugs at the border, but some of scanning machines are sitting in warehouses because of a lack of funds to install them, CBP says.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/hustlers-grifters-greed-jam-master-jay-met-tragic-end-rcna141076Hustlers, grifters and greed: How Jam Master Jay met his tragic endMon, 04 Mar 2024 12:45:43 GMTSun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:41 GMTMon, 04 Mar 2024 12:45:43 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/hustlers-grifters-greed-jam-master-jay-met-tragic-end-rcna141076Rich SchapiroJam Master Jay found fame with his trailblazing rap group Run-DMC, but his close ties to unsavory figures from his old neighborhood cost him his life.Chris CarrollJam Master JayJam Master Jay.Chris CarrollJam Master JayJam Master Jay.John R. NordellRun-D.M.C. on a rooftop with the Empire State Building in the background.From left, Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and “Jam Master Jay” Mizell in New York in 1985.James DevaneyJam Master Jay coffin in a white horse drawn carriage.Jam Master Jay’s funeral in New York in 2002.Al PereiraRun-DMC Portrait SessionRun-DMC in a 1994 portrait in New York City. Chris CarrollRun-DMCClockwise from left: DMC, Run and Jam Master Jay.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawyer-opioid-addiction-medication-ada-discrimination-rcna126358Overcoming poverty and addiction, he passed the bar exam. Then his prescription got in the way.Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:20:40 GMTSat, 02 Mar 2024 10:00:40 GMTSat, 02 Mar 2024 23:20:40 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawyer-opioid-addiction-medication-ada-discrimination-rcna126358Hannah Rappleye and Chloe AtkinsAfter Derek Scott passed the T.N. bar exam and began the “character and fitness” portion of his application, a battle over his opioid use disorder medication unfolded.Liam Cobb for NBC NewsIllustration of man looking into a lawyer's office. Bottles of MOUD medication are seen behind him. As a child, Derek Scott dreamed about becoming a lawyer, but he never expected a prescription to prevent him from getting the job.Hannah RappleyeImage: Derek ScottDerek Scott at his home in November 2023.Elise AmendolaImage: Packets of buprenorphine, a drug that helps control opioid cravings.Packets of buprenorphine, a drug that helps control opioid cravings.Courtesy Derek ScottImage: Derek Scott as a young boy holding an American flag.Derek Scott as a child.Hannah RappleyeImage: Derek Scott sits at a desk with framed degrees on the wall above him.Derek Scott graduated from law school in 2019 and passed the Tennessee bar exam in 2021.Chris Day / Jackson SuImage: Coordinators with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at an International Overdose Awareness Day vigil in Jackson, Tenn., in 2022.Coordinators with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at an International Overdose Awareness Day vigil in Jackson, Tenn., in 2022.Courtesy Derek ScottImage: Derek Scott is sworn in by a Judge in a courtoom.Derek Scott is sworn in to the bar in Tennessee.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/co-defendant-menendez-corruption-case-pleads-guilty-will-cooperate-rcna141438Co-defendant in Menendez corruption case pleads guilty, will cooperate with prosecutors and testify against senatorSat, 02 Mar 2024 02:55:12 GMTFri, 01 Mar 2024 19:53:38 GMTSat, 02 Mar 2024 02:55:12 GMT2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/co-defendant-menendez-corruption-case-pleads-guilty-will-cooperate-rcna141438Jonathan Dienst and Tom Winter and Courtney CopenhagenJose Uribe, a co-defendant in the corruption investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to seven charges and will cooperate with federal prosecutors.Seth WenigJose Uribe surrounded by reporters as he leaves court.Jose Uribe leaves federal court, Sept. 27, 2023, in New York. Michael M. SantiagoImage: New Jersey Senator Menendez Makes First Court Appearance For Federal Bribery ChargesSen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife, Nadine, arrive for a court appearance at Manhattan federal court in 2023.