Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly indicted in FBI investigation
Sheng Thao, Oakland's former mayor, has been indicted by a federal grand jury amidst ongoing criminal investigations and FBI raids.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted by federal grand jury: report
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been indicted on federal charges following an FBI corruption investigation, impacting the city's political landscape.
Former Oakland Mayor Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Sheng Thao, former Oakland mayor, faces federal corruption charges amid a turbulent political tenure marked by crime-related frustrations and a historic recall.
Loren Taylor believes Sheng Thao's alleged $75K bribe cost him Oakland mayoral race
Corruption allegations suggest a negative mailer influenced the outcome of the Oakland mayor's election.
Sheng Thao's campaign is tied to bribery charges involving a costly negative advertising strategy.
Who is the Oakland city official allegedly placed in power through Mayor Sheng Thao's bribery deal'?
Ex-Mayor Sheng Thao faces corruption charges for allegedly bribing officials to secure city contracts for her associates.
Oakland corruption probe: Here's who the feds indicted
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted in federal bribery investigation targeting local political corruption.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly indicted in FBI investigation
Sheng Thao, Oakland's former mayor, has been indicted by a federal grand jury amidst ongoing criminal investigations and FBI raids.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao criminally indicted by federal grand jury: report
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been indicted on federal charges following an FBI corruption investigation, impacting the city's political landscape.
Former Oakland Mayor Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Sheng Thao, former Oakland mayor, faces federal corruption charges amid a turbulent political tenure marked by crime-related frustrations and a historic recall.
Loren Taylor believes Sheng Thao's alleged $75K bribe cost him Oakland mayoral race
Corruption allegations suggest a negative mailer influenced the outcome of the Oakland mayor's election.
Sheng Thao's campaign is tied to bribery charges involving a costly negative advertising strategy.
Who is the Oakland city official allegedly placed in power through Mayor Sheng Thao's bribery deal'?
Ex-Mayor Sheng Thao faces corruption charges for allegedly bribing officials to secure city contracts for her associates.
Oakland corruption probe: Here's who the feds indicted
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted in federal bribery investigation targeting local political corruption.
The inauguration costly donations from tech and corporate elites demonstrate overt corruption and the buying of influence in politics.
Bangladesh files criminal case against UK minister Tulip Siddiq
The case against Tulip Siddiq highlights severe allegations of political corruption involving land misuse and familial influence within Bangladeshi government.
Welcome to the era of gangster tech regulation
The inauguration costly donations from tech and corporate elites demonstrate overt corruption and the buying of influence in politics.
Bangladesh files criminal case against UK minister Tulip Siddiq
The case against Tulip Siddiq highlights severe allegations of political corruption involving land misuse and familial influence within Bangladeshi government.
Trump Celebrates in Washington at Rally Laced With Exaggerations and Falsehoods
Trump held a campaign-style rally celebrating his election victory, criticizing the political establishment and hinting at pardons for January 6 individuals.
Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to beef up ethics rules as Musk takes key role
Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to implement stricter ethics rules for government appointees to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest.
Trump Celebrates in Washington at Rally Laced With Exaggerations and Falsehoods
Trump held a campaign-style rally celebrating his election victory, criticizing the political establishment and hinting at pardons for January 6 individuals.
Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to beef up ethics rules as Musk takes key role
Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to implement stricter ethics rules for government appointees to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest.
Sheng Thao and partner Andre Jones sought more than $300,000 in bribes, feds allege
Former Oakland Mayor and associates indicted for bribery in a pay-to-play scheme related to city contracts.
Who is Co-Conspirator 1? All signs point to Oakland political operative who survived attempted hit last June
The federal indictment links Oakland's ex-mayor to corruption schemes involving unnamed co-conspirators and potential election manipulation.
Oakland leaders react to former Mayor Sheng Thao's bribery accusations: 'Shocked and disappointed'
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces serious federal indictments, impacting public trust and highlighting long-standing corruption issues in the city.
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is indicted on bribery charges related to violations involving campaign support and city contract leverage.
Thao was recalled just months before the indictment due to public frustration over local governance and social issues.
The indictment reveals a network of alleged corruption connecting Thao, her boyfriend, and local business executives.
Sheng Thao and partner Andre Jones sought more than $300,000 in bribes, feds allege
Former Oakland Mayor and associates indicted for bribery in a pay-to-play scheme related to city contracts.
Who is Co-Conspirator 1? All signs point to Oakland political operative who survived attempted hit last June
The federal indictment links Oakland's ex-mayor to corruption schemes involving unnamed co-conspirators and potential election manipulation.
Oakland leaders react to former Mayor Sheng Thao's bribery accusations: 'Shocked and disappointed'
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces serious federal indictments, impacting public trust and highlighting long-standing corruption issues in the city.
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is indicted on bribery charges related to violations involving campaign support and city contract leverage.
Thao was recalled just months before the indictment due to public frustration over local governance and social issues.
The indictment reveals a network of alleged corruption connecting Thao, her boyfriend, and local business executives.
Joe and Hunter's latest deceit: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 2, 2025
President Biden's alleged lies about his son's dealings with Chinese associates raise concerns about accountability and transparency in leadership.
Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope
Mayor Adams's meeting with Trump highlights his struggle between political survival and legal troubles.
Eric Adams, Under Indictment, to Make His Case for a Second Term
Eric Adams faces significant obstacles for re-election due to federal indictment and declining approval ratings amidst ongoing investigations.
Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea's Crisis
South Korea faced a historic attempt to detain a sitting president but failed amidst significant political and legal obstacles.
Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor
Brooklyn real estate magnate Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams through reimbursements to employees.
'Whoever the Independents' leader is, that's irrelevant' - FF and FG TDs say they have no issues over Michael Lowry's involvement in coalition talks
Public opinion is largely against Mr. Lowry's involvement in negotiations, reflecting historical concerns regarding his corruption allegations.
Joe and Hunter's latest deceit: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 2, 2025
President Biden's alleged lies about his son's dealings with Chinese associates raise concerns about accountability and transparency in leadership.
Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope
Mayor Adams's meeting with Trump highlights his struggle between political survival and legal troubles.
Eric Adams, Under Indictment, to Make His Case for a Second Term
Eric Adams faces significant obstacles for re-election due to federal indictment and declining approval ratings amidst ongoing investigations.
Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea's Crisis
South Korea faced a historic attempt to detain a sitting president but failed amidst significant political and legal obstacles.
Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor
Brooklyn real estate magnate Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams through reimbursements to employees.
'Whoever the Independents' leader is, that's irrelevant' - FF and FG TDs say they have no issues over Michael Lowry's involvement in coalition talks
Public opinion is largely against Mr. Lowry's involvement in negotiations, reflecting historical concerns regarding his corruption allegations.
NYC Council pushing lobbying ban on mayor's office staffers - but excludes itself from crackdown
The City Council's new lobbying legislation extends restrictions but exempts its own members, igniting charges of hypocrisy and unequal accountability.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption case
Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years for corruption, marking a significant moment in Pakistan's political turmoil and his ongoing legal struggles.
Court sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison
Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years; his wife to 7 for corruption related to land gifts and laundering.
Khan claims charges are politically motivated to prevent his political comeback.
Pakistan Court Sentences Already-Imprisoned Ex-PM Imran Khan and His Wife for Corruption
Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced to prison for corruption, further complicating his political future amidst ongoing legal battles.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to jail in corruption case
Imran Khan's latest conviction for corruption complicates political dialogue between his party and the government in Pakistan.
Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan given 14 years in jail for corruption
Imran Khan and his wife are sentenced to prison in a politically charged corruption case, which they vehemently deny.
Pakistan: No way out of jail for ex-PM Imran Khan DW 01/17/2025
Imran Khan's recent conviction adds to his legal troubles, raising concerns about political motivations behind the charges against him.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption case
Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years for corruption, marking a significant moment in Pakistan's political turmoil and his ongoing legal struggles.
Court sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison
Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years; his wife to 7 for corruption related to land gifts and laundering.
Khan claims charges are politically motivated to prevent his political comeback.
Pakistan Court Sentences Already-Imprisoned Ex-PM Imran Khan and His Wife for Corruption
Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced to prison for corruption, further complicating his political future amidst ongoing legal battles.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to jail in corruption case
Imran Khan's latest conviction for corruption complicates political dialogue between his party and the government in Pakistan.
Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan given 14 years in jail for corruption
Imran Khan and his wife are sentenced to prison in a politically charged corruption case, which they vehemently deny.
Pakistan: No way out of jail for ex-PM Imran Khan DW 01/17/2025
Imran Khan's recent conviction adds to his legal troubles, raising concerns about political motivations behind the charges against him.
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is, Indeed, Getting Indicted
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been federally indicted amid a vast corruption investigation involving campaign finance and alleged illegal contributions.
Feds want disgraced ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez jailed for at least 15 years in 'gold bar' corruption case
Former Senator Bob Menendez faces 15 years in prison for accepting bribes including cash, gold bars, and gifts for advancing foreign interests.
Awaiting Sentencing, Menendez Pleads for Leniency and Blames His Wife
Menendez's lawyers seek leniency citing his upbringing and service, blaming his legal troubles on his wife.
Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi
Muhammad Yunus publicly criticized Tulip Siddiq, leading to her resignation amid allegations of corruption linked to her family connections and property dealings.
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is, Indeed, Getting Indicted
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been federally indicted amid a vast corruption investigation involving campaign finance and alleged illegal contributions.
Feds want disgraced ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez jailed for at least 15 years in 'gold bar' corruption case
Former Senator Bob Menendez faces 15 years in prison for accepting bribes including cash, gold bars, and gifts for advancing foreign interests.
Awaiting Sentencing, Menendez Pleads for Leniency and Blames His Wife
Menendez's lawyers seek leniency citing his upbringing and service, blaming his legal troubles on his wife.
Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi
Muhammad Yunus publicly criticized Tulip Siddiq, leading to her resignation amid allegations of corruption linked to her family connections and property dealings.
Feds say they uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams in historic federal case
Federal prosecutors allege new criminal conduct by Mayor Eric Adams amid an ongoing bribery and corruption investigation.
Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor
A Brooklyn real estate magnate pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, implicating wider corruption in campaign financing.
Throw the book at 'Gold Bars' Bob Menendez - jail him for at least 15 years
Bob Menendez deserves a lengthy prison sentence for his bribery and corruption convictions, with prosecutors seeking 15 years.
Feds say they uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams in historic federal case
Federal prosecutors allege new criminal conduct by Mayor Eric Adams amid an ongoing bribery and corruption investigation.
Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor
A Brooklyn real estate magnate pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, implicating wider corruption in campaign financing.
Throw the book at 'Gold Bars' Bob Menendez - jail him for at least 15 years
Bob Menendez deserves a lengthy prison sentence for his bribery and corruption convictions, with prosecutors seeking 15 years.
Nigeria's defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security
Nigeria's armed forces face ongoing challenges with Boko Haram despite claims of technical defeat, necessitating a reevaluation of military strategy and accountability.
Nigeria to spend seized money on rural electrification DW 01/13/2025
The repatriated funds will support rural electrification in Nigeria, highlighting international cooperation in anti-corruption efforts.
Nigeria to spend alleged stolen money on electricity DW 01/13/2025
Nigeria will use recovered funds from Diezani Alison-Madueke for rural electrification projects, highlighting a commitment to fighting corruption.
Nigeria's defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security
Nigeria's armed forces face ongoing challenges with Boko Haram despite claims of technical defeat, necessitating a reevaluation of military strategy and accountability.
Nigeria to spend seized money on rural electrification DW 01/13/2025
The repatriated funds will support rural electrification in Nigeria, highlighting international cooperation in anti-corruption efforts.
Nigeria to spend alleged stolen money on electricity DW 01/13/2025
Nigeria will use recovered funds from Diezani Alison-Madueke for rural electrification projects, highlighting a commitment to fighting corruption.
Lebanon's president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam prime minister
Salam's appointment as Prime Minister marks a significant shift in Lebanon's political dynamics, reducing Hezbollah's influence post-regional conflicts.
Seymour P. Lachman, Who Exposed Political Cabals in Albany, Dies at 91
Seymour P. Lachman was a former New York State senator and reform advocate whose writings exposed political corruption in Albany.
Sao Tome and Principe government dismissed by president
The president of São Tomé and Príncipe has dismissed the prime minister over his absences and the government's failure to address key issues.
Trinidad and Tobago's streets are a bloodbath. Yet all our politicians offer are platitudes | Kenneth Mohammed
Trinidad and Tobago's government declared a state of emergency to address escalating crime, but leadership accountability remains an issue amid ongoing violence and corruption.
Seymour P. Lachman, Who Exposed Political Cabals in Albany, Dies at 91
Seymour P. Lachman was a former New York State senator and reform advocate whose writings exposed political corruption in Albany.
Sao Tome and Principe government dismissed by president
The president of São Tomé and Príncipe has dismissed the prime minister over his absences and the government's failure to address key issues.
Trinidad and Tobago's streets are a bloodbath. Yet all our politicians offer are platitudes | Kenneth Mohammed
Trinidad and Tobago's government declared a state of emergency to address escalating crime, but leadership accountability remains an issue amid ongoing violence and corruption.
Trump and His Crypto Cronies Have Big Plans. Be Afraid.
Trump's second term is likely to foster unprecedented levels of corruption and wealth redistribution favoring the wealthy.
The administration is expected to prioritize billionaire interests over working-class protections and address economic inequalities.
Caruso, Cardone blast Bass, Democrats as LA fires turn political
The Palisades Fire exposed local governmental failures, particularly regarding emergency preparedness and resource allocation.
Critics of local leadership cited corruption as a key issue amid the crisis, linking it to inadequate disaster response.
Harvey Milk Club expels president over fraudulent vote scandal
The expulsion of former president Jeffrey Kwong highlights serious allegations of corruption within the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, impacting their endorsement processes.
How FIFA corruption actually works, according to a soccer whistleblower
Bonita Mersiades highlights the ongoing corruption within FIFA, particularly surrounding past and future World Cup bids.
Business secretary urged to refer Vodafone to Covid corruption commissioner
Vodafone may face investigation for allegedly misusing government Covid support meant for small businesses, following a legal claim from its franchise operators.
Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know
Nicolas Sarkozy's trial highlights allegations of illegal campaign financing from Libya and possible corruption involving high-profile political figures.
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving illegal financing from the Libyan government during his 2007 campaign, risking up to 10 years in prison.
Ex-French President Sarkozy on trial over 'Libyan case' DW 01/06/2025
Nicolas Sarkozy denies receiving campaign funding from Moammar Gadhafi's regime as he faces serious corruption charges, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence.
Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know
Nicolas Sarkozy's trial highlights allegations of illegal campaign financing from Libya and possible corruption involving high-profile political figures.
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving illegal financing from the Libyan government during his 2007 campaign, risking up to 10 years in prison.
Ex-French President Sarkozy on trial over 'Libyan case' DW 01/06/2025
Nicolas Sarkozy denies receiving campaign funding from Moammar Gadhafi's regime as he faces serious corruption charges, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence.
Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist's body found in septic tank
The death of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar highlights ongoing violence against media professionals in India, prompting calls for investigation and better protections.
Mukesh Chandrakar: Indian media bodies seek probe into murder of journalist
A freelance journalist's body was found in a septic tank, prompting media calls for a thorough investigation into his murder in Chhattisgarh.
Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist's body found in septic tank
The death of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar highlights ongoing violence against media professionals in India, prompting calls for investigation and better protections.
Mukesh Chandrakar: Indian media bodies seek probe into murder of journalist
A freelance journalist's body was found in a septic tank, prompting media calls for a thorough investigation into his murder in Chhattisgarh.