California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting. [ more ]
Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, report says
Donald Trump's hotels and businesses accepted over $7.8m from foreign governments during his presidency, with China responsible for over $5.5m of those payments.
The report reveals potential violations of the US constitution by Trump in accepting these payments without permission from Congress. [ more ]
Trump appeals ruling letting Fani Willis stay on election interference case
Trump's legal team is seeking to overturn the decision allowing Fani Willis to prosecute the election interference case.
An appeal filed in Georgia's appellate court challenges the lack of clarity in precedent regarding forensic misconduct and conflicts of interest in the case. [ more ]
Do blind trusts for UK ministers really prevent conflicts of interest?
Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and Jeremy Hunt are among 10 ministers who have declared the use of blind trusts to benefit from investment portfolios while in public office.
Cameron's use of a blind trust as foreign secretary is a departure from his previous policy of selling his investments.
The use of blind trusts raises concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of oversight. [ more ]
State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective
Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony. [ more ]