A police chief being accused of demanding quotas from officers: arrest a certain number of people each month, and while it may not bother some, other officers disagree with the policy. Investigative reporter Patrick Fraser has gathered both sides in his special report Arresting Development.
There is nothing worse for a military family than the death of a soldier. But for one family it got even worse when the Marines concluded one of their finest was guilty of misconduct. That's when they decided to fight back. Now the battle is over, and the Marines are admitting they made a mistake. Here's Patrick Fraser with an update on his report Death and Dishonor.
Now to a Seven News exclusive investigation. Dog fighting making national headlines recently, as an NFL star fights disturbing allegations. But, as Seven's JP Hervis shows you, you don't have to look that far to find the illegal activity. We must warn you, some of the footage you're about to see may be disturbing.
Controversy tonight surrounding still another Broward County judge. This time the issue is a loan uncovered by seven news that legal expert say should never have been made. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with this exclusive report.
It has been a very bad year for Broward County judges who have been accused of everything from smoking pot to making racist comments. And now a 7 News investigation has revealed more questionable activity by several other judges, including a judge that gained notoriety during the Anna Nicole Smith burial trial. Carmel Cafiero has details in this special assignment report -- Judging the Judges.
Hurricane season is just days away, and that means homeowners are getting ready to fire up their generators, but one mistake can lead to tragedy. The nightteam's Patrick Fraser shows you how not to become a victim to a Silent Killer.
We all know that lead paint can be very harmful to kids. It can cause learning disabilities, behavior problems and even death. But paint is not the only place lead can be found lurking. 7's Carmel Cafiero has the details on how hard it is to "Get the Lead Out."
Cockfighting -- to some, it is a valiant sport, governed by nature. To others, it's nothing short of cruelty to animals. Seven's Patrick Fraser goes into the underground world of cockfighting and gets an inside look at these bloody battles.
You don't have to travel far in Florida to find construction. But one animal may be paying the price for progress. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has this special assignment report -- Cruel Construction.
When she was a teenager, she accused a man of molesting her. He was convicted and sentenced to prison, and, today, the young woman admits she made it all up -- that she lied, that he never molested her, and she can't stand it anymore. Tonight, Seven's investigative reporter Patrick Fraser has this exclusive: Will the Truth Set Him Free?
Owning a home is the American dream, but many South Floridians unable to pay their mortgages or taxes are reaching out for help. In some cases, that help could cost them their homes. The nightteam's Patrick Fraser introduces us to two people who went to court to get their homes back. Here's his investigation, "Home Heartache."
From contaminated spinach to problems with peanut butter, it's no wonder we're concerned about the safety of our food. And now some folks here in South Florida have questions about bottled water. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this special assignment report, "What's in the Water?"
It is the sort of story Hollywood likes: Bugs growing inside people's bodies. But, as 7's Patrick Fraser first reported three months ago, it's all too real, and Patrick has now learned it's spreading all across America -- and the thousands of people who have it, all have one thing in common: No one believes they have bugs, and no one is helping them. Here is Patrick's report.
If you are a marine, you expect support from the Marines, and you expect to be attacked by the enemy -- but never by the marines. However, that is exactly what is happening to one marine, according to his family. A Marine killed while on duty, a Marine now being targeted by his bosses. Patrick Fraser has this special investigation tonight -- a report we call Death and Dishonor.
With the recent shooting at Virginia Tech, the issue of people with mental illnesses getting a hold of weapons has been a big debate. Tonight, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero looks at an issue here in Florida that is allowing violent, mentally ill offenders back on the street, free to kill.
Only women are allowed, but, ladies, don't let your guard down. The promise of quick cash could leave you out big bucks. The Nightteam's Patrick Fraser explains in his special assignment report, "Secret Circle."
It is a story unlike many we have ever seen. It began with one South Florida woman and has now grown to involve dozens of people. People claiming to have bugs coming out of their bodies. Don't believe it? Then sit back and watch Patrick Fraser's special investigation, Body Bugs.
Everyone wants to save money on their car insurance, but some people are taking things too far. As Patrick Fraser tells us in this special assignment report, their license to cheat is jacking up car insurance rates for everyone else.
Tonight, a device that's supposed to help firefighters when they need it most is now raising cause for alarm -- and it's becoming a major cause for alarm. The Nightteam's Patrick Fraser reports.
Twenty-six years ago a young boy was kidnapped and murdered in South Florida. At the same time 26 years ago, one of the most brutal and disgusting serial killers in American history was living in South Florida. Did that man kidnap and kill Adam Walsh? Two witnesses who have never spoken on camera before tonight are telling their story, and it has Adam's father, John Walsh, asking that their claims be investigated. Now let's bring in Patrick Fraser with this 7-News exclusive -- did Dahmer do it?