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fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

5 claims in former NYPD commissioner's lawsuit that seem straight out of a soap opera

fromTheGrio
1 week ago
NYC politics

Ex-NYPD chiefs allege corruption and cronyism in lawsuits against Mayor Adams and his allies

fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

5 claims in former NYPD commissioner's lawsuit that seem straight out of a soap opera

fromTheGrio
1 week ago
NYC politics

Ex-NYPD chiefs allege corruption and cronyism in lawsuits against Mayor Adams and his allies

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bangladeshis linked to Hasina regime appear to have made UK property transactions in past year

Investigators in Dhaka have been sifting through allegations that powerful and politically connected figures under the previous regime exploited senior positions to loot state contracts and the banking system.
UK news
#jeffrey-epstein
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Trump says no one cares about Epstein. Why won't his base let it go?

American society is influenced by a corrupt elite, epitomized by the Jeffrey Epstein case.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

This Thing Is Moving': Democrats Reportedly Have the Votes to Force Epstein Files Release

Efforts are underway to force a vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, with some Republican support.
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Who will be SF's first Inspector General?

San Francisco will have an embarrassment of qualified applicants for this position, just because the federal government is firing these people left and right, said Aaron Peskin, former District 3 supervisor and the political force behind Proposition C.
San Francisco
#human-rights
#legal-system
#protests
#private-security
#legal-proceedings
#ukraine
#south-africa
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Google tangled up in $600m Chromebook corruption probe

Investigating $600 million corruption in a digital education program, Indonesia's Attorney General questions decision to choose Chromebooks, which were ineffective without reliable internet.
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Nigeria's ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82

Buhari made history in 2015 when he became the first opposition candidate in Nigeria's modern era to defeat a sitting president at the polls, unseating Goodluck Jonathan in what was widely praised as the country's most credible election.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82 after battling an undisclosed illness.
US news
#law-enforcement
#san-mateo-county
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
San Francisco

Bay Area sheriff's scandal spills into public view after legal team blunder

fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago
California

Grand jury returns 'accusation' against sheriff - she faces trial over whether she should remain in office

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
San Francisco

Bay Area sheriff's scandal spills into public view after legal team blunder

fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago
California

Grand jury returns 'accusation' against sheriff - she faces trial over whether she should remain in office

fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This

President Donald Trump and his inner circle have perpetrated a level of corruption that defies historical comparison, marking a significant high-water mark of American kleptocracy.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Former California CBP officer admits allowing drugs through port of entry

Jesse Clark Garcia, a former CBP officer, pleaded guilty to nine counts related to drug importation, admitting to conspiring with a Mexican drug-trafficking organization.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Forget It Ketanji, It's Chinatown - Above the Law

The film "Chinatown" showcases a narrative where the protagonist confronts a powerful adversary representing deep-rooted corruption, ultimately leading to despair regarding the possibility of justice.
US politics
#embezzlement
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

A 30 million scheme: how did the Subbotins' firms withdraw funds from the Ministry of Finance and the EBRD from Megabank?

Megabank, under investigation for possible embezzlement of 30 million euros, highlights deep-seated issues within Ukraine’s banking system, particularly regarding misallocation of funds meant for small businesses and ties to powerful individuals.
Europe news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Dan Osborn Is Ready to Mount an Even Bolder Campaign Against Our Billionaire-Dominated Politics

I'm tired of being ruled by billionaires who don't know what life is like for normal working people, expressing a frustration that has been mounting among Americans who are struggling to pay their bills while a new class of oligarchs is accumulating so much wealth that there is now open speculation about which billionaire will become the world's first trillionaire.
US politics
#russia
#psoe
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I was sexually assaulted by a celebrity after starring in a cult film at 19. My quest for justice changed the course of my life

The assault is just the starting point. Don't Let It Break You, Honey is the astonishing story of her fight for justice and how it led to a career in journalism.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Colombia's Petro accumulates crises in wake of Leyva case'

The first political tremor came around 7 a.m. on Thursday, when Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia decided to publish her resignation letter after a disagreement with the head of state over a tender for printing passports.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Top Atlanta cop consulted for tech firm providing surveillance software to city

Marshall Freeman, the chief administrative officer for the APD, violated public employee laws concerning disclosure and use of city property, while appearing to create impropriety.
US politics
#criminal-justice
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Let Me Tell You About The 'Subway Slammer' Persona Fans Love To Hate

The Phantom Thieves confront corrupt individuals in a paranormal world called the Metaverse, where defeating a target encourages real-world repentance for their crimes.
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Turkey detains scores of opposition party members in Izmir DW 07/01/2025

"We are faced with a process similar to that in Istanbul," Bakan said, referring to the March 19 arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This dawn detention is not a legal necessity but a clear political choice. Indeed, President Erdogan signaled these operations from the palace a few days ago. The scene we are witnessing today is not a product of the rule of law but of a judicial system acting on instructions.
US politics
#eu-subsidies
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies is sentenced to 20 years

This is not an ordinary fraud case. The circumstances and scale of Hallford's crime and the emotional damage to families warranted the longer sentence.
Public health
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Greek government officials resign over EU farming subsidy fraud claims

Five high-ranking Greek officials, including a minister and several deputies, resigned amid allegations of involvement in corruption concerning the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies.
Europe news
#xi-jinping
#politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Scandal-plagued city councilor wants to 'celebrate' at final meeting before leaving office

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Scandal-plagued city councilor wants to 'celebrate' at final meeting before leaving office

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New corruption scandal, same old story? Why Spanish politics keeps failing to clean up its act | Maria Ramirez

One might argue that Pedro Sanchez's passionate speech against corruption during the no-confidence motion was meant to restore faith in politics, highlighting the need for accountability.
UK politics
#trump-administration
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Trump's FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator

fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Trump's FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator

#middle-east
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Backroom Deals": Local Govt. Secrets & Activism Reading (Corte Madera)

The book showcases how ordinary individuals become activists when confronted with the hidden decisions of local governments that affect their lives, leading to a grassroots movement.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Padilla: San Jose leaders need to be held accountable - San Jose Spotlight

This troubling choice of Tammany Hall embodies a corrupt legacy, raising serious questions about the motivations and integrity of current councilmembers in San Jose.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Lawyers for drug lords and sexual abuse suspects are one step away from becoming judges in Mexico

Hernan Vega Burgos won a magistrate position despite allegations of protecting a trafficking and sexual exploitation ring, revealing serious issues in Mexico's judicial election system.
US Elections
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago
France politics

PODCAST: Explaining naughty French politicians and the pros and cons of new Paris airport link

The Talking France podcast discusses corruption in French politics, impressive rail achievements, and cultural insights regarding baby naming and swearing in French.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Solar company accused of stashing cultural artifacts in Calif. storage facility

According to a 2025 study called "Sex for solar? Examining patterns of public and private sector corruption within the booming California solar energy market," Boston University researchers identified several patterns of corruption within the state's renewable energy industry from 2010 to 2024.
California
fromQNS
1 month ago

Krishnan leads push to end city contracts with convicted landscaping company owner - QNS

Calls for termination of contracts with Griffin's Landscaping due to owner's corruption convictions.
NYC politics
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