US EditionFederal agency closes investigation into RFK Jr. over dead whale carcass, saying allegation unfounded
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration closed its investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr., determining the allegation he decapitated a dead whale carcass was unfounded.
- Stefanie Spear, a spokesperson for Kennedy, expressed hope this closure would allow NOAA to investigate the 109 Atlantic whale deaths since 2022 near offshore wind projects.
- The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund previously urged NOAA to investigate Kennedy, claiming his actions could have threatened wildlife protections and scientific research.
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Investigation into claims Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cut off dead whale’s head dropped
Federal authorities have dropped an investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over claims that he cut off and collected the head of a dead whale decades ago, according to Freedom of Information Act documents obtained by Bloomberg.
Federal agency closes investigation into RFK Jr. over dead whale carcass, saying allegation unfounded
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday it has closed its investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr., finding that an allegation he decapitated a dead whale carcass two decades ago was unfounded.
Robert Kennedy whale beheading probe dropped by US officials
Federal authorities have dropped an investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over claims that he cut off and collected the head of a dead whale decades ago, according to Freedom of Information Act documents obtained by Bloomberg. Todd Smith, a special agent with the National Marine Fisheries Service, notified Kennedy on Oct. 15 that the agency was ending its inquiry after he denied the ...
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