The ‘AAA’ Industry Can’t Be Trusted To Regulate Its Gambling Problem (The Jimquisition)…

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Date: August 12, 2019

01) The ‘AAA’ Industry Can’t Be Trusted To Regulate Its Gambling Problem (The Jimquisition)

“The game industry is currently making a performance of tackling the loot box debacle, and a performance is what it is.

The ESA announced that console makers will require the odds for in-game gambling purchases to be disclosed. They only did this after the FTC got involved, and they’re only doing it to make a show for the government.

While the ESA and game publishers pretend to be proactive, it’s important to stress that the “AAA” game industry cannot be trusted to regulate itself. It had that chance, it’s repeatedly blown that chance, and it won’t ever take that chance seriously.”

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Jeffrey Epstein: How conspiracy theories spread after financier’s death…

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Date: August 12, 2019

01) Jeffrey Epstein: How conspiracy theories spread after financier’s death

“Just hours after the high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on Saturday, unsubstantiated theories about his death began to gain traction online.

Epstein, who was set to stand trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, killed himself in his jail cell in New York, prison officials said. He was accused of running a “vast network” of underage girls for sex, and pleaded not guilty to the charges last month.

The 66-year-old was known to court famous friends and acquaintances. President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and the UK’s Prince Andrew all had ties to him. Some of his powerful associates have been embroiled in the allegations against him, which has only served to fuel the conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Many rumours have centred on what politicians may have known about Epstein’s alleged crimes and whether some may have wanted him dead. There is absolutely no evidence to suggest this was the case. And yet, the hashtag #EpsteinMurder trended worldwide on Saturday.”

Guards ‘severely overworked’ at time of Epstein’s death…

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Date: August 12, 2019

01) Guards ‘severely overworked’ at time of Epstein’s death

“Staffing shortages at the prison where financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead left gaps in his supervision, said the union for the facility’s employees.

The justice department and the FBI have both launched investigations into his death in New York, amid questions surrounding the circumstances.

Epstein, 66, was facing sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, which carried jail sentences of up to 45 years.

A post mortem examination was performed on Sunday.

New York City’s chief medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, said more information was needed before the cause of death was determined.

A private pathologist observed the examination at the request of Epstein’s representatives, Dr Sampson added.

Epstein’s body was found in his cell early Saturday morning.

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A hiring freeze by the Trump administration has left thousands of staff vacancies across the Bureau of Prisons, creating “dangerous conditions” for both staff and inmates, said Eric Young, president of the American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals in a statement.

The remaining officers are regularly forced to work 70- and 80-hour work weeks, Mr Young said.

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A city official told the New York Times that Dr Sampson was “confident” the cause of death is suicide by hanging, but she was awaiting further information from law enforcement.”