In the Media: November 2025

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Fox News Detroit: THE INTERVIEW| Policy Fallout After Guard Killing; Alleged Hegseth Strike; Ukraine Talks

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.; a controversial air strike in the Caribbean targeting a possible drug boat, some Democratic members of Congress releasing a video to military members about questioning orders; and ongoing peace talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.

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Fox News: Congress investigates betting scandals rocking NBA and Major League Baseball following federal charges

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments while meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, 'If you're watching a game and you think, ‘Is this the glorious uncertainty of sport, or is this some theater designed by gambling mobsters and their addicted athletes?’ then the joy of sport is dead, ladies and gentlemen.'

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Fox News Detroit: Credit Tightens for Consumers

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, discusses borrowing on credit cards, mortgages, and other loans, as interest rates are expected to decline in December.

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BBC News: Two National Guardsmen Shot Near White House

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., as the investigation into the suspect's background continues.

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Talking with TVP World: Behind the scenes of Yermak's resignation | Olena Lennon

Olena Lennon, practitioner in residence of national security, discusses the resignation of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid an alleged multimillion-dollar kickback scheme.

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BBC News: Soon: Officials To Give Update On DC Shooting

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and the uptick in political violence.

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KNX News 97.1 Los Angeles: Interview with Bobby McDonald

Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in crime and criminology, discusses the latest in the investigation of two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.

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The Independent: Returns in this economy?! How retailers are cracking down on their free return policies ahead of Black Friday

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, comments on the problems retailers and consumers face with return policies at this time of the gift-giving year.

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BBC News: US Hails Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks

Olena Lennon, practitioner-in-residence in national security, discusses the peace talks in Geneva between the U.S. and Ukraine and what concessions may be made to Russia.

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Vulture - New York Magazine: This Is My (My Version) Song

Mark Tavern, assistant professor of practice in music industry, comments on the history of artists rerecording their music to get ownership of their work.

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The Boston Globe: New college grads are entering weakest job market in years, report shows

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, comments on a report about new grads’ prospects in the job market, saying that, 'the sophisticated way to look at all this data is what kinds of jobs are being heavily recruited and what kinds of jobs are in surplus.'

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The Washington Examiner: Trump pressed the 50-year mortgage to expand affordability. Is he missing the point?

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, comments on the 50-year mortgage proposal, saying it is an entry loan for those first-time buyers looking to get into the housing market.

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Los Angeles Magazine: Feds Seek Up to 51 Months for Bettor in NBA Prop Bet Fraud Case

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, had his post on X added to an article on the NBA & FBI Scandal.

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The Inner-City News: September 26th 2025 marked the third annual Blossoming Beyond Bars: Women’s Reentry Wellness Conference

Janet Garcia-Hallett, associate professor of criminal justice, organized the third annual Blossoming Beyond Bars: Women’s Reentry Wellness Conference. As the author of the book Invisible Mothers: Unseen Yet Hypervisible after Incarceration Garcia-Hallett has set a foundation for this collaborative community event.

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Court TV - Vinnie Politan Investigates: The Death of Anna Kepner

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the investigation of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead under a bed while aboard a Carnival Cruise with her family.

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CT Examiner: ‘Every Bit as Heinous’ as the Death of George Floyd, Dept. of Correction Ombuds Warns Students

Department of Correction Ombuds DeVaughn Ward answered questions from the University of New Haven students in journalism and criminal justice classes about the case of J'Allen Jones, who died at the Garner Correctional Institute.

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The Globe and Mail: Gambling addiction is afflicting our athletes – and sports at large

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, wrote an op-ed on gambling, the corruption of sports, and addiction.

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American Governance Today: Saudi's Takamol Holding Signs 20+ Strategic Agreements and Launches T-Cube Initiative at Saudi-American Investment Forum

The University of New Haven announced a new collaboration with Takamol Holding, a government-operated company affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

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CTV: FBI announces $15M reward for former Canadian Olympian

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses a press conference by the FBI about the increase in the reward for the arrest of Ryan Wedding for trafficking large amounts of drugs. Wedding is on the FBI’s most wanted list.

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Los Angeles Times: Kratom was linked to 6 L.A. deaths and banned in the county. But the supplement’s actual health risks remain a mystery.

Robert Powers, associate professor of forensic science and toxicology, comments that there isn’t enough research to provide a comprehensive understanding of what concentrations of kratom or 7-OH alone can be acutely toxic in the body.

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WICC 600 The Voice of Connecticut - CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Tariffs Report

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, discusses an August report on the impact of tariffs, as the trade deficit dropped 24%. (Interview begins at 18:03)

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The Charlotte Observer: NC’s Tim Moore missed disclosure deadline, traded Intel stock before Trump deal

David Sacco, assistant professor of accounting, finance, and marketing, comments on the STOCK Act and what members of Congress have to report.

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WICC 600 The Voice of Connecticut - Melissa in the Morning: Cloudflare Outage

Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses the impact of the Cloudflare outage on numerous websites and what can be done to prevent future outages.

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ME Gazeta: How US-Educated Saudis Are Transforming the Kingdom's Economy

The University of New Haven has received approval to open an international branch campus in Riyadh, signaling its commitment to helping to build a knowledge-based economy and preparing students to meet the highest global standards.

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URD Point: University of New Haven to Open First International Branch in Saudi Arabia

The University of New Haven has received approval to open an international branch campus in Riyadh, signaling its commitment to helping to build a knowledge-based economy and preparing students to meet the highest global standards.

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The Patch: American Legion Expands Student Essay Contest In Guilford

Darrow-Rebuzzini American Legion Post 48 is expanding its annual student essay contest to include middle schoolers and will sponsor more local students for the organization’s Boys State and Girls State conferences this year. Those selected will spend six days at the University of New Haven learning about the political process.

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NBC Connecticut: Roblox updates safety policies for chat features designed to keep minors safe

Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data science, and computer and electrical engineering, director of the SAIL Lab, and co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Alliance, discusses the safety features for children using the app Roblox, and weighs the pros and cons of facial recognition.

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WICC The Voice of Connecticut: Melissa in the Morning: ICE Ruling

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses a bill passed in the Connecticut legislature that addresses how ICE agents can make arrests and detain people on courthouse grounds.

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News 8 WTNH: Nyberg: Nebraska native brings multidisciplinary artistic narrative to New Haven

Katharen Wiese, a community-engaged teaching fellow at the University of New Haven, discusses her art and how her identity shapes her career.

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Saudi Gazette: US-Saudi Business Council Chief: Crown Prince’s visit bolsters economic partnership

The University of New Haven was mentioned for receiving its 'landmark license' to open a campus in Riyadh in the fall of 2026.

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GDN Online: New phase of Saudi Scholarship Program deepens ties with American universities

The University of New Haven has received approval to open an international branch campus in Riyadh, signaling its commitment to helping to build a knowledge-based economy and preparing students to meet the highest global standards.

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The Wall Street Journal: Prop Bets Are Scandal Magnets for Sports Leagues. They’re Also Serious Moneymakers.

Declan Hill, an associate professor of investigations, comments on the proliferation of prop bets, saying that, “It’s much easier to fix one person than it is to fix a team.”

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USA Today: Who is Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett? Meet the viral cop.

Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professor in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, comments that positive police encounters help foster a sense of security and fellowship in Birmingham, where the chief there is being described as the new face of law enforcement in America, and beyond.

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Fox News San Jose: SF protestors target billionaires, demand systemic change

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, discusses a protest against billionaires, but notes that they all took risks to accumulate their wealth.

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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Three suspects in 11-year-old girl’s death return to court with different legal strategies

Beth Merkin, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the decision of three suspects who waived their right to a probable cause hearing in the death of Mimi Torres-Garcia.

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The Deseret: Is betting on sports good or bad for sports?

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on the lack of federal regulation on sports betting, which has fueled gambling addiction and eroded public trust in professional sports, saying, “It’s a silent plague.”

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News12: University of New Haven's technology center to facilitate collaboration between students and private industries

President Jens Frederiksen and Chair of the Board of Governors Michael Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon. discuss the concept behind the Center for Innovation and Applied Technology and how it will redefine the intersection of industry and academia.

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Court TV - Closing Arguments with Vinie Politan: Teen Dies Aboard Carnival Horizon

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses an ongoing FBI investigation of a teen traveling on a cruise ship with her family, who died while on board.

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WTIC 1080 AM Brian & Company: A University on the Up!

President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., discusses the university’s plans to establish an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia, its Center for Innovation and Applied Technology, and positioning the University of New Haven as a destination in higher education.

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NBC Connecticut: CT stores urge customers to exchange their pennies for gift cards

Frank Chen, associate professor of finance, discusses the phase-out of the penny and says some rare pennies are worth more to collectors than their face value.

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The Washington Post: Financial apps designed for kids are booming. How do they work?

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, comments on various apps that parents can use to monitor their children's activities, including driving, shopping, and banking.

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The New York Times: Why is the NHL aligning with prediction markets as others raise red flags?

Chris Rasmussen, an adjunct professor of investigations, comments on the announcement by the National Hockey League on its partnership with prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket.

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NBC Connecticut: What could a 50-year mortgage look like?

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation, comments on the recently announced 50-year mortgage idea by the Trump administration and its implications for the future of homebuyers.

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NBC Connecticut: Shoreline communities celebrate Veterans Day with ceremonies

Steve Carney is a member of the West Haven Veterans Council and one of the veterans who helped spearhead the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in West Haven.
"People were calling to get this name on this wall, but there was no room, so the city asked if there was any way we could do something to get these other names on there. We got in touch with the University of New Haven, and they helped us plan this," Carney said.

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Midbrow: Today’s Special: Eulita’s Braised Oxtail With Rice And Peas

Jamiel Bowen ’21, ’22 M.S., ’24 MBA, has opened Grill-Mon Island, a restaurant in Fair Haven with his mother, Eulita “Tina” Clarke, saying, “That has always been our dream, my mother and me.”

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Prevention: 9 Best Foods for Better Sleep, According to Experts

Maggie Lyon, a practitioner in residence and director of nutrition sciences, comments on the best foods to eat for your body to initiate muscle repair, tissue growth, protein synthesis, and hormone release during sleep.

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Jeff Krushell Podcast: The Tipping Point – Corruption in Sport Ep 25-19

Declan Hill, an associate professor of investigations, discusses the latest developments in an investigation into an NBA sports betting scandal and its impact on the integrity of the game.

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NBC Connecticut: ACA subsidy uncertainty impacts health insurance enrollment in Connecticut

Karl Minges, a visiting research scientist in the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses the Affordable Care Act as consumers look to enroll in health insurance amid the government shutdown.

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NBC Connecticut: Gov. Lamont responds to President Trump's decision to 'undo' full SNAP benefits

Brian Marks, associate professor of practice in economics and business analytics, discusses the suspension of SNAP benefits for the first time during a government shutdown.

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The Washington Times: Trump’s struggles to tame high prices send warning signs to GOP

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, marketing, and taxation, notes that uncertainty in the U.S. and abroad has rattled markets, making price declines more challenging to achieve.

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Capital News Service: Lawmakers press for action to tighten regulation of sports betting amid recent scandals

Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, was in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal to urge congressional action on sports-betting regulations and to support the launch of Family and Friends of Gamblers (FFOG), a new advocacy group for those affected by gambling addiction.

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NBC Connecticut: 68th Grammy Nominations

Mark Tavern, assistant professor of practice in music industry, discusses the nominations for this year’s Grammy Awards.

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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: DMV Zone: November 7, 2025

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses how several people became sick after opening a suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews, and the difficulty in finding who sent it.

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University Herald: First U.S. University to Open Campus in Saudi Arabia: What It Means for Higher Ed

The University of New Haven is the first institution on the world to received approval from the Saudi government to establish a new international campus in Riyadh.

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Hartford Courant: Opinion: Let’s make America smart again

Ganesh Balasubramanian, associate professor of mechanical and electrical engineering, wrote an opinion piece on the defunding of the National Science Foundation for universities and colleges, stating, "The question isn’t whether we can afford to fund research training through NSF; it is whether we can afford not to."

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TheStreet: Popular hamburger chain closing dozens of restaurants

Jan Jones, associate professor of practice in hospitality and tourism management, comments that, "When it comes to burger joints, there is a real over-saturation. People have so many dining options to choose from. There’s also a movement to healthier food options beyond burgers."

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Hartford Courant: There are new federal orders on civil unrest and riots. What the CT National Guard role is.

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, comments on the Trump administration's use of the National Guard to support law enforcement in cities with a high crime rate.

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TownTimesNews.com: Thomaston Savings Bank Welcomes Eight New Corporators

Rosemary Briglia ’88 MBA was elected as one of eight new Corporators during Thomaston Savings Bank’s 2025 Annual Meeting.

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The Patch: 2 Promotions Announced At Guilford Fire Department

Clint Haverkampf ’06, ’08 was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Guilford Fire Department and is a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Program.

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Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Woman arrested in Publishers Clearing House scam that bilked elderly Wallingford man out of $291,500

Daniel Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses how the elderly can easily become targets of scams and why seniors should be on the lookout for these types of schemes.

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Fox News Detroit: Third Dearborn man charged in alleged terror plot targeting locations in Ferndale

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses an alleged terror plot that was uncovered by the FBI after court documents were unsealed, as law enforcement made arrests.

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yahoo!finance: Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay fight — and other things to expect at Thursday's Tesla shareholder meeting

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, comments on Elon Musk’s potential new compensation package

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Polymer Journal: Special issue: Rising Stars in Polymer Science 2025

Hao Sun, assistant professor of chemistry, was recognized as a Rising Star in Polymer Science 2025 by the Polymer Journal.

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NBC Connecticut: Police continue investigation into quadruple shooting Halloween night in New Haven

Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the importance of having situational awareness when attending events to keep yourself and others safe.

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Times Higher Education: Will branch campuses in Saudi Arabia finally get off the ground?

The University of New Haven announced it has received approval to establish an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia for the Fall 2026 semester, stating, 'We are excited to help create bright futures for generations of deserving Saudi students.'

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Palm Beach News: Former Secret Service agents say recent Mar-a-Lago security changes make sense

Bobby McDonald, assistant professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on the Secret Service’s challenges to secure presidential properties, as the agency continues to evolve and review safety measures.

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Fox News Detroit The Interview: Inside the FBI’s Alleged Michigan Terror Plot Probe

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in criminal justice and homeland security, discusses how the FBI stopped an alleged terrorist plot in Michigan, and how Al-Qaida and ISIS are still recruiting people to their cause.

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New Haven Register: AI and airfares - Here's what to know about how artificial intelligence will affect the price you pay

Patrick Gourley, professor of economics, comments on how using AI allows airlines to apply dynamic pricing and personalize it based on an analysis of a consumer's behavior.

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The Data News Wire: University of New Haven’s Innovation VP Has a Plan to Overhaul the Academia-Industry Partnership for the AI Era

Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation and applied technology, says that 'What we're looking at is a center of excellence with a subscription model, treating academia as an extension of companies' R&D departments. The objective is to help industry innovate and grow, and along the way, we'll meet ours: to make sure students get jobs and that we're providing value back to the industry.'

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Court TV: Killing the Messenger Murder Case

Kenneth Gray, a professor of practice in criminal justice and homeland security, discusses scammers still being at large after an Uber driver was shot last year by the man who was being scammed.