Memos: Facebook allowed kids to rack up huge bills on games, failed to address 'friendly fraud'
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook allowed children to rack up huge bills on digital games while the company rejected recommendations for addressing what it dubbed "friendly fraud," according to newly released court documents.The internal Facebook memos and other records were unsealed late Thursday to comply with a judge's order in a federal court case settled in 2016.The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, centered on allegations that Facebook knowingly milked teenagers by permitting them to spend hundreds of dollars buying additional features on games such as "Angry Birds" and "Barn Buddy" without their parents' consent.The documents show Facebook considered measures to reduce the chances of kids running up charges on parents' credit cards without their knowledge.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook allowed children to rack up huge bills on digital games while the company rejected recommendations for addressing what it dubbed "friendly fraud," according to newly released court documents.The internal Facebook memos and other records were unsealed late Thursday to comply with a judge's order in a federal court case settled in 2016.The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, centered on allegations that Facebook knowingly milked teenagers by permitting them to spend hundreds of dollars buying additional features on games such as "Angry Birds" and "Barn Buddy" without their parents' consent.The documents show Facebook considered measures to reduce the chances of kids running up charges on parents' credit cards without their knowledge.
Milwaukee County deputy sheriff hurt while investigating crash on Highway 175
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County deputy sheriff was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning, Jan. 26.According to officials, the deputy sheriff was conducting a crash investigation on Highway 175 southbound just after 8 a.m., when a vehicle headed southbound struck a second vehicle, injuring the deputy sheriff.The deputy sheriff was transported to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County deputy sheriff was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning, Jan. 26.According to officials, the deputy sheriff was conducting a crash investigation on Highway 175 southbound just after 8 a.m., when a vehicle headed southbound struck a second vehicle, injuring the deputy sheriff.The deputy sheriff was transported to the hospital for treatment.
1 man dead, 1 man wounded after separate shootings near 33rd and Meinecke
MILWAUKEE -- One man was killed and another injured in separate shootings that took place within about seven hours near 33rd and Meinecke Saturday morning, Jan. 26.The fatal shooting happened around 8:45 a.m. Police said a 25-year-old man died at the scene.The non-fatal shooting happened about seven hours earlier, around 2 a.m. Police said a 27-year-old man was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- One man was killed and another injured in separate shootings that took place within about seven hours near 33rd and Meinecke Saturday morning, Jan. 26.The fatal shooting happened around 8:45 a.m. Police said a 25-year-old man died at the scene.The non-fatal shooting happened about seven hours earlier, around 2 a.m. Police said a 27-year-old man was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
41-year-old man killed after crashing into light pole near Granville Road and Heather Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A 41-year-old man was killed when the vehicle he was driving struck a light pole near Granville Road and Heather Avenue early Saturday morning, Jan. 26.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- A 41-year-old man was killed when the vehicle he was driving struck a light pole near Granville Road and Heather Avenue early Saturday morning, Jan. 26.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Police respond to shooting near 33rd and Silver Spring; victim seriously hurt after crash
MILWAUKEE -- Police on Friday night, Jan. 25, around 8:15 p.m., were dispatched to the area near 33rd and Silver Spring Drive for a shooting, and found a man had been involved in a crash involving a single vehicle.Police said the victim, a 28-year-old West Allis man, was found near 21st and Silver Spring with serious injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Police on Friday night, Jan. 25, around 8:15 p.m., were dispatched to the area near 33rd and Silver Spring Drive for a shooting, and found a man had been involved in a crash involving a single vehicle.Police said the victim, a 28-year-old West Allis man, was found near 21st and Silver Spring with serious injuries.
'Baby Shark' is coming to Netflix
A YouTube sensation is swimming it way to even more screens.The catchy children's song "Baby Shark" has taken the internet by storm and now it's coming to Netflix.South Korean company "Pinkfong" has partnered with the media giant to release short, kid-friendly "baby shark" videos this year.
A YouTube sensation is swimming it way to even more screens.The catchy children's song "Baby Shark" has taken the internet by storm and now it's coming to Netflix.South Korean company "Pinkfong" has partnered with the media giant to release short, kid-friendly "baby shark" videos this year.
MPD seeks to ID burglary suspects who posed as water works employees
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted for a residential burglary on the city's northwest side.Three suspects went to a home near 89th and Townsend around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 pretending to be members of the water company.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted for a residential burglary on the city's northwest side.Three suspects went to a home near 89th and Townsend around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 pretending to be members of the water company.
Milwaukee police: When temps turn bitterly cold, do not leave your car running while unattended
MILWAUKEE -- Dangerously cold temperatures are not only bad for you but they're also bad for your car.
MILWAUKEE -- Dangerously cold temperatures are not only bad for you but they're also bad for your car.
Police: 80-year-old man shot by 74-year-old woman during altercation in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- An 80-year-old man was shot and wounded during an altercation with a 74-year-old woman, police said Wednesday, Jan. 23.It happened around 3:30 p.m. near 50th Street, just north of Burleigh.Police said the shooting happened inside a home in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- An 80-year-old man was shot and wounded during an altercation with a 74-year-old woman, police said Wednesday, Jan. 23.It happened around 3:30 p.m. near 50th Street, just north of Burleigh.Police said the shooting happened inside a home in the area.
MPD: Man poses as water company worker as 2nd suspect steals from resident near 30th and Lincoln
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking to track down a suspect who posed as a water company worker and stole from a resident near 30th and Lincoln.Authorities say on Monday, Jan. 21, around 11 a.m., a suspect knocked on the victim's door claiming he worked for the water company and needed to inspect the meter in the basement.According to police, the victim and suspect went into the basement while a second suspect entered the residence and stole money.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking to track down a suspect who posed as a water company worker and stole from a resident near 30th and Lincoln.Authorities say on Monday, Jan. 21, around 11 a.m., a suspect knocked on the victim's door claiming he worked for the water company and needed to inspect the meter in the basement.According to police, the victim and suspect went into the basement while a second suspect entered the residence and stole money.
'Hanging in there:' Family of officer injured in hit-and-run crash receives overwhelming support
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Police Department officer is recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Police Department officer is recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
'You're gonna crash:' Video shows terrifying moment Uber passenger grabs wheel
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An Uber driver's dashcam recorded the terrifying moment his allegedly drunk passenger threatened to crash the car, wrestling for control of the steering wheel as they drove at high speed down a California highway, according to police.Driver Albert Castro told KTXL he has had a gun pulled on him by a passenger in a hurry and had to stop people from having sex in his backseat.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An Uber driver's dashcam recorded the terrifying moment his allegedly drunk passenger threatened to crash the car, wrestling for control of the steering wheel as they drove at high speed down a California highway, according to police.Driver Albert Castro told KTXL he has had a gun pulled on him by a passenger in a hurry and had to stop people from having sex in his backseat.
Police: Mother of dead baby left at Amazon facility denied knowing she was pregnant
PHOENIX — Police say a worker accused of putting her newborn in a bathroom trash can at an Amazon distribution center in Phoenix, where the child was found dead, told investigators she didn't know she was pregnant.Samantha Vivier of Tonopah (TOE'-no-pah), Arizona, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains.
PHOENIX — Police say a worker accused of putting her newborn in a bathroom trash can at an Amazon distribution center in Phoenix, where the child was found dead, told investigators she didn't know she was pregnant.Samantha Vivier of Tonopah (TOE'-no-pah), Arizona, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains.
Police: Man shot, wounded during dispute near 38th and Walnut in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Jan. 22 near 38th and Walnut.Police say a 50-year-old man became involved in a dispute with another person, during the dispute, a suspect retrieved a gun and shot the victim.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Jan. 22 near 38th and Walnut.Police say a 50-year-old man became involved in a dispute with another person, during the dispute, a suspect retrieved a gun and shot the victim.
Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom
PHOENIX — Police say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains after her newborn baby was found dead inside an Amazon distribution center in southwest Phoenix last week.They say 22-year-old Samantha Vivier was booked into jail Tuesday.It wasn't immediately clear if Vivier had a lawyer who could speak on her behalf.Police say the body of a baby girl was discovered the night of Jan. 16 inside the women's restroom in the secured Amazon facility.They say the baby was full-term or near full-term and the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
PHOENIX — Police say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains after her newborn baby was found dead inside an Amazon distribution center in southwest Phoenix last week.They say 22-year-old Samantha Vivier was booked into jail Tuesday.It wasn't immediately clear if Vivier had a lawyer who could speak on her behalf.Police say the body of a baby girl was discovered the night of Jan. 16 inside the women's restroom in the secured Amazon facility.They say the baby was full-term or near full-term and the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
