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Jalopnik
1 month ago
NYC politics

FBI Looking Into NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Free Turkish Airlines Upgrades

Free airline upgrades can be given to passengers with airline status or as compensation, but scrutiny arises for public figures like the Mayor of New York.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating seat upgrades received from Turkish Airlines by the Mayor of New York as part of a broader corruption probe. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams Crowdfunds Legal Defense As If Raising Money Isn't Exactly How He Got Here

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund in just two months.
The funds are needed to pay for his legal representation in a federal corruption probe. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC fundraiser raided in FBI probe doing 'administrative' campaign work for Adams

Controversial former top fundraiser for Mayor Eric Adams is still working on his campaign but will not handle fundraising duties.
Brianna Suggs, the fundraiser, is now doing administrative work for the campaign. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams Says 'We Don't Do Quid Pro Quo' for Contributions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies exchanging political favors for campaign contributions.
Adams seeks to shift focus from federal corruption investigation. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France politics

Former French PM Philippe's mayoral office searched in corruption inquiry

Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is cooperating with authorities in a preliminary probe into possible corruption.
The investigation involves charges of influence peddling, favoritism, misappropriation of public funds, and psychological harassment. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

India opposition protests in capital over Kejriwal's arrest before election

Opposition leaders and supporters rally against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal ahead of general election.
Enforcement Directorate in India launching probes against opposition leaders for corruption allegations. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Focus - Portugal's snap election: Corruption scandal may open way for rise of far right

Snap general election in Portugal after Prime Minister resigned due to corruption probe
Potential emergence of the far-right Chega party as a significant player in the election [ more ]
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