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Michael Leroy Waite, 63, of Floral City, Fla., is seen in this photograph he provided Saturday, April 13, 2024, after a Florida appeals court in Daytona Beach, Fla., ruled that law enforcement officers performing their official duties can be secretly recorded over the telephone because they have no expectation of privacy. The court threw out five felony wiretapping convictions against Waite, who had recorded conversations he had with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office as part of a dispute over his property. (Michael Waite via Fresh Take Florida)

State appeals court: Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent

A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state's long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the call, ruling that law enforcement officers performing their official duties can be secretly recorded because they have no expectation of privacy.

An exterior shot of The Juilliard School in New York City, taken in September 2020.

More than 500 musicians demand accountability after Juilliard misconduct allegations

Anastasia Tsioulcas

After VAN magazine published accusations against Robert Beaser, a former head of The Juilliard School's composition department, hundreds of composers, educators and presenters are demanding change.

Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver, pictured last month, said he is "shocked" by the ESPN report that details several alleged instances in which he used racist language and sexist comments.

NBA launches investigation into Phoenix Suns owner after explosive ESPN report

Vanessa Romo

League officials say the comprehensive investigation into Robert Sarver will determine whether they will take action against the team owner.

Hassan Shibly, once the prominent head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Florida chapter, resigned after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. Since then, other women have come forward with accusations of their own. Shibly has denied the allegations.

Muslim Civil Rights Leader Accused Of Harassment, Misconduct

Leila Fadel

A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all.