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How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth Amendment

Tech Insider : Business
The exterior of a prison beneath a blue, cloud-filled sky.
The William G. McConnell Unit in Beeville, Texas.

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The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
An illustration of a prison interior, with illuminated cell doors on two levels flanking a central area with long tables.

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'Stealth firing' may save a company costs short term, but it can backfire in the long run

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
Man walking away from work after being fired, holding box of belongings
Some companies opt for "steal firing" to reduce head count — sacking staff for minor offenses. 

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Luigi Mangione's NY judge, Gregory Carro, is tough on crime and sympathetic to victims

Tech Insider : Business
Luigi Mangione poses soon after his Pennsylvania arrest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione is expected to face a Manhattan judge Thursday.

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Tony Buzbee accuses Jay-Z's Roc Nation of using 'shadowy operatives' and 'fake badges' to pressure his clients to sue his firm

Tech Insider : Business
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter.
Attorney Tony Buzbee accused Jay-Z's Roc Nation of solicitation and conspiracy.

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What we know about Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League grad charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
A yearbook entry for Luigi Mangione, with a list of achievements, a personal statement from Mangione thanking friends and family, and a collection of photos of him with friends and family.
Luigi Mangioni's entry in the Gilman School class of 2016 yearbook.

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Mike Lindell says 'cash-strapped' MyPillow took $1.6 million loan from payday lender at 409% interest

Tech Insider : Politics, Politics, Business
Mike Lindell
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell waits outside the West Wing of the White House on January 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Bragg says Trump's crimes and 'history of malicious conduct' are too serious for his hush-money case to be dismissed

Tech Insider : Politics, Business
A sketch from behind Alvin Bragg and Donald Trump, who are facing the judge.
Donald Trump hears his verdict in May, as Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg watches from the audience.

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What is a ghost gun? Here's what's being done about the firearms that can be 3D printed and assembled at home.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
hand holding a 3D printed ghost gun
Ghost guns can have a mix of 3D printed components and metal parts.

Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images

Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a civil case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Tech Insider : Business
Jay Z Diddy
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter (left) was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in an amended complaint in a civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs (right).

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