Category: Investigations

A group of romance scammers based in Ghana have been hiring models and escorts to fool Americans. Debora Patta was given an inside look at the operation.

A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week … Read More

One of the largest hospital bankruptcies in history is leading to new concerns that some communities will be left without access to medical care. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. … Read More

Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.

A widow looking for love was scammed out of $1.5 million before her tragic death. Her daughter is now on a mission to share her mom’s story, hoping it spurs … Read More

A CBS News review has found that hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants have been accused of assaulting members of law enforcement during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Former President … Read More

Could anything have been done to prevent the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Investigators say the bridge did have some kind of impact protection, but CBS News has … Read More

CBS News found children in Ghana as young as 5 years old using machetes nearly as big as themselves to harvest the cocoa beans that end up in some of … Read More

Thousands of veterans discharged from the military under the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy are still fighting to clear their record. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with … Read More

It’s been more than 10 years since the law known as “don’t ask, don’t tell” was repealed, allowing for gay service members to serve openly. But a CBS News investigation … Read More