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emptywheel
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Ball of Thread: Introduction - emptywheel

Trump's narcissism makes him easy to trigger
Corruption is a process and a tool [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

N.R.A. Civil Corruption Trial to Begin in New York

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is in court facing allegations of corruption brought by New York prosecutors.
The lawsuit accuses NRA leader Wayne LaPierre of misusing funds for personal expenses. [ more ]
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Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.03.24

Prosecutors add Qatar to the list of countries Bob Menendez allegedly took money from.
Federal law requires emergency room doctors to save lives - including where abortions are necessary to save the life of a mother.
The federal government has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on Texas' effort to create its own border policy. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Say Sen. Menendez Cashed in by Linking Qatari Royal Family Member With NJ Businessman

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing new allegations of using his political influence for personal gain, this time involving a multimillion-dollar deal with a Qatari investment fund.
Menendez is already facing charges for secretly advancing Egypt's interests through his political influence. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.03.24

Prosecutors add Qatar to the list of countries Bob Menendez allegedly took money from.
Federal law requires emergency room doctors to save lives - including where abortions are necessary to save the life of a mother.
The federal government has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on Texas' effort to create its own border policy. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Say Sen. Menendez Cashed in by Linking Qatari Royal Family Member With NJ Businessman

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing new allegations of using his political influence for personal gain, this time involving a multimillion-dollar deal with a Qatari investment fund.
Menendez is already facing charges for secretly advancing Egypt's interests through his political influence. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
San Francisco

Former SF building inspector charged for allegedly inspecting own home, DA says

A former San Francisco building inspector has been charged for signing off on inspections of his own home and his father's construction projects.
The District Attorney's office is committed to rooting out employees who violate ethics laws and holding them accountable. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Menendez Faces a New Charge: Aiding the Qatari Government

Sen. Robert Menendez has been charged with using his power to help the government of Qatar in exchange for bribes from a New Jersey developer.
The new indictment suggests that Menendez and his wife took steps to cover up the alleged bribery by attempting to repay the bribes and creating false documentation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Leader, Faces Trial That Could End His Reign

Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the NRA, is facing a legal showdown as New York's attorney general seeks to oust him from the organization.
The NRA has experienced significant decline in membership, revenue, and influence, with its media arm closed and its voice diminished.
The organization may be considering a legitimate bankruptcy filing as it faces mounting legal and financial challenges. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
London politics

Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan barred from running in legislative elections

Imran Khan and his supporters have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 election in Pakistan.
Khan has been in prison since August and his party claims that their candidates are being blocked to prevent them from contesting the election. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
5 months ago
LA real estate

Ex-LA Councilman Huizar Faces 13 Years in Development Scheme

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence and hefty fines for former L.A. councilman Jose Huizar in a pay-to-play corruption scheme tied to real estate developers.
Huizar pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and one count of tax evasion. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

Prosecutors seek 13-year prison sentence for former L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
observers.france24.com
5 months ago
France news

War in Ukraine: In 2023, Russian disinformation continued to dominate

52 out of 197 fact-checking articles in 2023 were about pro-Russian disinformation in the Ukraine war.
False claims included child soldiers in Ukraine, fake billboards discrediting the Ukrainian government, and reports of corruption. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afghanistan football president and coach forced me to fix matches, claims banned player

A former Afghanistan international football player has accused his coach and the president of the football federation of forcing him to send emails to a match-fixer in an attempt to arrange game results.
The player claims that the match-fixing plot involved games against Nepal and Sierra Leone at the Merdeka tournament in 2008. [ more ]
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