I-Team: Recording: VA police chief didn't want to hire 'attitude'
By Randy Travis Published June 3, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. - The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude." The FOX 5 I-Team obtained the audio recordings of Chief Beverly Banks during a September 13, 2023, command staff meeting attended by more than a dozen people. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/recording-va-police-chief-didnt-want-hire-minority-female-cops-because-attitude
Recording: VA police chief didn't want to hire minority female cops because of 'attitude'
The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude."
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FOX 5 I-Team obtained the audio recordings of Chief Beverly Banks during a September 13, 2023, command staff meeting attended by more than a dozen people. The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude."
Biden administration targeting mortgage fees
The federal government is concerned about the rising cost of mortgage closing costs and is looking into if they want to reign in the fees. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking into.
Lawsuit claims Live Nation is a monopoly
If you've bought concert tickets in recent years, you know how expensive a night out can be - especially when you see all the fees charged along with the ticket price. Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, is now facing a federal lawsuit that claims it is a monopoly, and the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says this may be the first real challenge to its market dominance.
I-Team finds more school zone cameras ticketed drivers unfairly, this time in east Atlanta
The FOX 5 I-Team found thousands more bogus tickets issued by automated school zone speed cameras, this time on a busy road in East Atlanta. People ticketed unfairly will receive refunds.
'Unacceptable behavior' prompts VA to suspend top cops at Atlanta Medical Center
Allegations of "unacceptable behavior" prompted the Veterans Administration to place three top police officers at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on paid suspension.
I-Team: 'Unacceptable behavior' prompts VA to suspend top cops at Atlanta Medical Center
By Randy Travis Published May 29, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. - Allegations of "unacceptable behavior" prompted the Veterans Administration to place three top police officers at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on paid suspension. That behavior includes "allegations of sexual assault and harassment," according to a statement provided to the FOX 5 I-Team from VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/unacceptable-behavior-prompts-va-suspend-top-cops-atlanta-medical-center
How to bring down rising car insurance rates
Inflation is the constant cause for these types of increases, but inflation has cooled. So something else is afoot here with insurance costs.
How to handle rising car insurance costs
If you have a vehicle you've probably felt the pain of rising car insurance rates. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what's causing the increase and how you can get a better rate.
AT&T reports massive data breach
Around 73 million current and former AT&T have likely had their private information stolen and sold to the highest bidder on the dark web. The FOX 5 I-Team Dana Fowle explains what you need to do if the hack impacted you.
I-Team: How investigated candidates fared on election day
FOX 5 I-Team reporter Randy Travis has investigated several candidates in Douglas County as well as one from Jackson County. Here's how Romona Jackson Jones, Shdarren Fanning, Christina Peterson and Dale Dillow fared in Georgia's primary election.
Doraville PD releasing some drivers charged with DUI, while others go to jail
Doraville denies giving an ex-councilman special treatment when, instead of taking him to jail on a DUI charge, an officer drove him home. A review of records by the FOX 5 I-Team finds Doraville PD takes some DUI suspects to jail, and lets others go, which may be a bigger problem. The city blames a policy change by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which has Doraville struggling at times to cover its shifts.
Confusion over Health Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts provide tax benefits to off-set the high costs of high deductible healthcare plans. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new report indicates these HSAs are flawed and benefit employers and insurance providers over the consumer.
Jailtime for Doraville DUIs a toss up, records show
A DUI involving a former city councilman alerted Doraville constituents to a discrepancy. Records show that driving under the influence in Doraville may land the offender in jail, or with a ride home, depending on how many police are on the road. The FOX 5 I-Team took a closer look.
Red flags to avoid about quick debt fixes
If you feel burdened by debt there are ways to get out from under it, but you have to choose paths wisely. If not, the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says, you can get in a worst financial position.
Judge stops credit card late fee cap
Credit card companies got a temporary win over the Biden Administration after a Texas judge halted the White House’s plan to cap credit card late fees.
Gwinnett Medical Examiner criticized for ignoring grieving families who need death certificate
Anyone who’s had a loved one pass away understands the importance of a death certificate.
I-Team: Gwinnett Medical Examiner criticized for ignoring grieving families who need death certificates
By Randy Travis Published May 13, 2024 LOGANVILLE, Ga - Anyone who’s had a loved one pass away understands the importance of a death certificate. It’s a legal document needed to settle that person’s affairs, to claim life insurance benefits or cancel a cell phone plan. It’s even required before a body can be cremated. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gwinnett-medical-examiner-criticized-for-ignoring-natural-death-calls
DFCS stands by firing of supervisor over Gwinnett rolling pin beating case
Georgia DFCS isn't backing down after firing two social workers over the death of an 8-year-old Gwinnett County girl. The agency took another look at the case after fired supervisor Alexandria Armah spoke out to the FOX 5 I-Team. DFCS still says Armah improperly closed a prior complaint into the family of Sayra Barros, which Armah denies.