Attorney Lisa Carr was forced to shut down her law firm for her safety after her life was threatened by individuals from tow truck companies. Carr had uncovered major fraud within Toronto’s tow trucking industry and became heavily involved, risking her and her employees. After failed arson attempts on her office, these individuals began intimidating her employees and shooting at her office, before eventually concocting a murder-for-hire plot towards Carr that was thankfully uncovered before it was carried out. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
