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Jesus Garza disputes allegation that he violated city ethics rule - Austin Monitor

Former interim City Manager Jesús Garza violated ethics by hiring ex-employees without consulting City Council, though he claims urgency justified his actions.
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Former Mass. deputy sheriff pays $65K ethics fine for auctioning house to his wife

A former deputy sheriff was fined $65,000 for ethical violations during a property auction that benefited his spouse.

Mass. deputy sheriff pays $65K ethics fine for auctioning house to his wife

A former deputy sheriff was fined $65,000 for unethical behavior during a house auction conducted by himself.

Former Mass. deputy sheriff pays $65K ethics fine for auctioning house to his wife

A former deputy sheriff was fined $65,000 for ethical violations during a property auction that benefited his spouse.

Mass. deputy sheriff pays $65K ethics fine for auctioning house to his wife

A former deputy sheriff was fined $65,000 for unethical behavior during a house auction conducted by himself.
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F.B.I. Seizes Republican Lawmaker's Phone Amid Scrutiny Over Loan

The F.B.I. has seized Representative Ogles' phone as part of an investigation into his campaign finances.

SF Political Moderate Group Gets Hefty Fine for Boudin Recall Campaign Finance Violations

Neighbors for a Better San Francisco faced fines for lack of payment disclosures in the Boudin recall campaign, including a significant $175,770 payment to Brooke Jenkins.

Former State Bar chief Joe Dunn lied about overseas travel expenses, judge rules

Joe Dunn, former State Bar executive director, found to have violated professional ethics for lying about overseas travel expenses.

The US supreme court is neither honorable nor functional anymore | Moira Donegan

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home flew a pro-coup flag, which was a violation of ethics rules for federal judges.
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At Justice Alito's House, a Stop the Steal' Symbol on Display

Displaying an upside-down American flag post-2020 election raised concerns of bias and partiality for Justice Alito.

Former DOJ official who alleged election fraud violated at least one ethics rule, ethics committee says

Clark violated ethics rule with false claims of election fraud during 2020 presidential election.
Preliminary finding by ethics committee could result in suspension or revocation of Clark's law license.

Lawyer's joint sex with boyfriend and his daughter was 'tantamount to rape,' despite plea deal, disbarment order says

The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Amber Renee Goodman for joining with her boyfriend in sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter.
The court deemed Goodman's actions as tantamount to rape, actively engaging in the repeated abuse of the child.

Disputed campaign mailer causes stir in City Council District 10 race

Controversy surrounding a fraudulent campaign mailer in LA City Council District 10 race.
Council motion to address fraudulent campaign materials and deep fakes initiated by candidate Heather Hutt.

Gaetz attacks GOP House Ethics chair amid investigation

Gaetz claims innocence in Ethics Committee probe
Gaetz criticizes House Ethics chair for stock trading

Alina Habba Panics After Opposing Counsel Reminds Her What Happens To People Who Play Stupid Games

Donald Trump's lawyer is complaining about a supposed connection between Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, who are not related.
Habba filed a letter alleging a conflict of interest and an ethics violation due to the supposed connection between Judge Kaplan and Roberta Kaplan.

Teacher arrested after allegedly threatening Muslim student

A middle school teacher in Georgia was arrested for making terroristic threats and cruelty to children after threatening to behead a Muslim student who was offended by an Israeli flag in his classroom.
The incident report lists over 20 witnesses who heard the teacher shouting profane threats at the students, including using derogatory language and violent threats.

Lawyer Pulls A Bartleby On Disciplinary Committee

Lawyer reprimanded for skipping parole revocation hearings and causing clients to miss court dates.
The lawyer's excuse for not attending hearings was that he had other things to worry about.
The lawyer violated ethics rules by not showing up and making mistakes for a client.

Lawyer Suspended For Pooping In Pringles Can Gets His Law License Reinstated

Legal profession's forgiveness - attorney reinstated after poop incident despite ethics violation.
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