Katie Rucke

Katie Rucke is a MintPress staff writer and investigative report specializing in the war on drugs, criminal justice, marijuana legislation, education and watchdog investigations as well as whistle-blowers. Her investigations related to the coverage of the 2010 Toyota recall scandal, and coverage of the trials of Anonymous hacker and proclaimed activist Jeremy Hammond as well as Bradley Manning have received international acclaim. Rucke has been recommended by the Wikileaks organization as a trusted journalist in 2013. Rucke has also written pieces for Yahoo! and various community magazines. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katierucke

Citing Health Concerns, Filipino Farmers Destroy Experimental GMO Field

The “Golden Rice” crop was genetically engineered by scientists to create a boost of Vitamin A.

Katie Rucke
作者 Katie Rucke

Filipino farmers destroyed an 800 square meter trial plot of genetically modified rice Thursday that was just weeks away from being sent to the authorities for a safety evaluation. The “Golden Rice” crop was genetically engineered by scientists to create an increased production of beta-carotene, which the human body converts into vitamin A. The

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Faced With Conflict Of Interest, Are Oncologists Overdiagnosing Patients?

Reports of doctors unnecessarily prescribing treatments or procedures may be more common than many Americans realize.

Katie Rucke
作者 Katie Rucke

A Michigan oncologist was arrested Tuesday and charged for his participation in a $35 million health care fraud scheme. Dr. Farid Fata, 48, who promised on his practice’s website to deliver the “Best Cancer Care — Anywhere,” was charged by the FBI for his involvement in fraud against Medicare, in which the doctor reportedly submitted claims for

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Following Recent String Of Arrests, States Mull Laws To End Sex Trafficking

Last week more than 100 teenagers, mostly girls aged 13–17, were rescued in 76 cities throughout the U.S.

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作者 Katie Rucke

A week after more than 100 teenagers, mostly girls ages 13–17, were rescued in 76 cities throughout the U.S. as part of a nationwide child sex trafficking bust, lawmakers in several states are once again pushing legislation to protect human trafficking victims. In New York, State Senate Co-Leader Dean Skelos (R) has called on the Assembly to

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Is New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program A ‘Scam’?

Only 127 of some 1,000 patients who have applied for medical marijuana have been able to receive it.

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作者 Katie Rucke

After a New Jersey newspaper ran a story about a cancer patient living in the Garden State who was forced to buy marijuana from the black market despite qualifying for the state’s medical marijuana program, the paper’s editorial department blasted New Jersey’s medical marijuana program calling it a “scam.” Suzette Roberts, 64, suffers from stage 4

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New Crash Footage Fuels Rumors Surrounding Journalist Michael Hastings’ Death

Newly released surveillance footage shows what appears to be an uncharacteristically bright explosion from the crash.

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作者 Katie Rucke

New surveillance footage from Los Angeles restaurant Pizzeria Mozza, which captured the single-vehicle car accident that killed investigative journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, 33, earlier this year in June, confirms reports from at least seven neighbors that they heard multiple large explosions. According to San Diego 6 News,

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Child Neglect Charges Dropped Against Florida Bus Driver

A Florida school bus driver too scared to physically intervene in a fight will not be charged with child neglect.

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作者 Katie Rucke

A Florida school bus driver too scared to physically intervene in a fight that occurred on his bus in July, leaving a 13-year-old student with two black eyes and a broken arm, will not be charged with child neglect, since he radioed for help. Cellphone videos and surveillance footage of the July 9 fight in Pinellas County, Fla. shows three

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Black-Market Plastic Surgery: Killing And Disfiguring Women In The US

Many women in the U.S. are increasingly turning to the black market to alter their appearance.

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作者 Katie Rucke

Seeking fuller lips, a larger derriere and bigger breasts, but unable to afford expensive plastic surgery procedures, many women in the U.S. are increasingly turning to the black market to alter their appearance. With the use of tools such as industrial silicone, which is only available at home improvement stores, many women in several states have

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