Kane In Your Corner

KIYC investigation finds gaps in state’s use of deadly force database Since 2020, any police encounter that ends in death in New Jersey is required to be investigated by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and logged into a public database that anyone can acce...

Watch @kaneinyourcorner.bsky.social's investigation of the Use of Force database. Lots of data is missing. I explain why that matters

Ciattarelli is promising to end most use of force reporting. EEK! Where does @mikiesherrill.bsky.social stand?

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Kane in Your Corner: NJ lags behind NY and CT in Medicaid processing for in-home care A Kane In Your Corner investigation finds New Jersey is falling far behind neighboring states.

If you or someone you know need Medicaid, especially for in home care, where you live can make a huge difference. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Diocese of Camden drops opposition to NJ’s probe into clergy abuse The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced the planned investigation in 2018.

Good news for clergy abuse survivors in NJ. After blocking a grand jury probe in court for almost eight years, the Camden diocese has dropped its opposition. newjersey.news12.com/diocese-of-c...

Kane in Your Corner: Scammers steal billions in online blackmail schemes News 12’s Walt Kane reports that online scammers stole $16.6 billion from consumers last year, with email blackmail scams on the rise.

Cybersecurity pros say blackmail scams are on the rise. Here's what you can do to thwart them. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs.

RECALL ALERT:
Target is recalling baby food due to elevated lead levels. newjersey.news12.com/target-baby-...

Kane in Your Corner: Technology fuels rise in stalking cases News 12's Walt Kane reports that technology like GPS trackers and apps are making it easier for thieves to stalk and track targets.

Some students at Kean University recently got an important lesson in dealing with trackers and cyberstalkng, newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Kane In Your Corner: Victims of the System A Kane In Your Corner investigation found thousands of rape kits are collecting dust because prosecutors have chosen not to test them.

Very proud “Victims of the System”, our investigation into NJ’s treatment of sex assault survivors, is a finalist for 2 Deadline Club awards (investigative reporting & public service). Our reporting led to significant reform. You can see it here. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

KIYC: Toxic situation surrounds development of a Ridgewood athletic field The NJDEP found that the village trucked in soil that tested above the legal limit for mercury and lead.

A planned athletic field in Ridgewood has turned into a toxic situation. Now residents are on the hook for another $1.5 million. newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-toxic-s...

Excited to tell you about my team's first Crime Files of ‘25. Charles Cullen is NJ’s worst serial killer. There's even a movie about him ("The Good Nurse") but if you think you know the full story, you may be surprised. "Compulsion to Kill: The Charles Cullen Murders", airs Friday at 9:30pm.

A proposed athletic field in Ridgewood has turned into a toxic situation that's about to cost residents there another $1.5 million. KIYC looks at the project, what went wrong, and what's next tonight at 5pm @News12NJ

He rose to the top of the Catholic Church in NJ and the US, but his career ended in disgrace after he was found to have sexually abused young men and boys for decades. We chronicled his story last year on Crime Files. Theodore McCarrick is dead at 94.

Kane in Your Corner: Vacation rentals face scrutiny over spy cams News 12’s Walt Kane lets you know what your rights are and how you can spot hidden cameras in vacation home rentals.

If you rent a vacation home, could you be getting more than you bargained for? newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Jury awards $14 million to women who were sexually assaulted by their doctor The lawsuit was the subject of a recent Kane In Your Corner investigation.

Update on a recent KIYC investigation… newjersey.news12.com/jury-awards-...

KIYC: Should a medical practice share responsibility for sexual assaults committed by one of its doctors? Patients are now suing medical practice, Osler Medical Group, arguing it should be held responsible for failing to protect patients after multiple complaints

BREAKING: Jury awards $14M to 3 women who were sexually assaulted by their doctor. As we told you, the women alleged the medical practice knew of the doctor's conduct but did nothing. Update at 5pm on News 12 NJ. You can watch the original story here: newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-should-...

Kane in Your Corner: Warranty nightmare ends in victory for homeowner A homeowner's battle with a home warranty company ended with a new dryer thanks to News 12's "Kane In Your Corner."

Is a home warranty worthwhile? They can be, but consumer advocates say they get a lot of complaints from homeowners who expect them to do more. A man from Sussex County says he couldn’t get his warranty company to replace a broken dryer… until he called us. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

KIYC: Should a medical practice share responsibility for sexual assaults committed by one of its doctors? Patients are now suing medical practice, Osler Medical Group, arguing it should be held responsible for failing to protect patients after multiple complaints

Interesting story our team did this week. A doctor from Bergen County confessed to assaulting several patients. Should the medical practice itself be held responsible for not doing more to protect them? newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-should-...

KIYC: NJ Supreme Court to decide if grand jury investigation into alleged clergy abuse can proceed The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced the grand jury probe in 2018, after allegations against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and other members of the clergy.

Newly unsealed documents spell out how, for years, the Camden Diocese blocked a grand jury probe into clergy abuse. Now the NJ Supreme Court will decide if the investigation can go forward. newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-nj-supr...

Kane in your Corner: Consumer advocates warn of charity scams after disasters News 12's Walt Kane reports that scammers may exploit donors' generosity, urging caution to ensure funds reach legitimate causes.

Consumer advocates are warning about a rise in disaster scams since the California wildfires broke out, Here are a few places you can go to make sure the charity or GoFundMe you're considering giving to are legit, newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Kane In Your Corner: Toll violation scams News 12’s senior investigative reporter Walt Kane tells us what to look out for in a new scam.

The Port Authority is concerned about a recent rash of bogus text messages, claiming people owe outstanding tolls. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Kane in Your Corner: FDA warns of adverse effects, including death, from dog arthritis drug Librela The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is raising alarms about Librela, warning veterinarians of potential adverse effects, including death, in some dogs receiving the treatment.

Attention dog owners :
An injectable arthritis medication that had been hailed as a miracle drug has also been linked to potentially serious adverse events. So is Librela safe? KIYC breaks down the data. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

Kane In Your Corner: Doctors malign insurance companies’ authorizations having negative impact on patients Nine in 10 doctors surveyed say prior authorization is having a negative impact on their patients.

If you've had trouble getting prescription medication b/c of insurance company preauthorization, you're not alone. Doctors say it's becoming a chonic problem. newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your...

KIYC: State AG’s office silent about status of 6-year investigation into clergy abuse The investigation was announced by then-Attorney General Gurbir Grewal after the Vatican released a list of nearly 200 New Jersey clergy it said were “credibly accused” of abuse.

Six years ago, the NJ Attorney General’s office announced it had begun an investigation into sexual abuse by members of the clergy and promised to present its findings to a grand jury, There’s still no word on results. newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-state-a...

Six years after the NJ Attorney General’s office announced it had begun an investigation to figure out the extent of NJ’s clergy abuse crisis, there are still no results. Some advocates wonder why. I’ll investigate tonight at ten on News 12 NJ.

CDC: 39 sickened in E. Coli outbreak linked to organic carrots The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says five residents in both states are among 39 people sick nationwide.

Recall alert: The @CDCgov says several people from NY and NJ are among the 39 people who were made sick by E. Coli linked to organic carrots. newjersey.news12.com/cdc-39-sicke...