Nick Shirley stories

Aug 23, 2026

Gavin Newsom signs controversial Stop Nick Shirley Act into law

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2624 into law, expanding privacy protections for immigration-service workers. Critics warn the law could affect investigative journalism and free-speech rights, with the measure nicknamed after journalist Nick Shirley.

Aug 23, 20262 sources

Jun 3, 2026

Polymarket CMO Allegedly Paid Influencers $350,000 Through Personal PayPal Without Disclosure

Polymarket's chief marketing officer Matthew Modabber reportedly used his personal PayPal account to send at least $350,000 to content creators including Nick Shirley and Riley Gaines who promoted the prediction market platform without disclosing the payments. The allegations emerge as the company faces separate regulatory scrutiny and cuts ties with George Santos.

Jun 3, 20265 sources