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Exclusive | What happens in Disney stays in Disney: NYC educrats took own kids to Magic Kingdom on trips meant for homeless students

Six DOE employees misused federal funds meant for homeless students to take personal trips with their own children and grandchildren.

Santa Clara County Office of Education to investigate alleged misuse of public funds

Santa Clara County Office of Education is investigating alleged misuse of public funds amid recent superintendent dismissal controversy.

UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds

Conservative Party lawmaker suspended for alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses.

Standards watchdog investigates Tory MP accused of misusing taxpayers' money

The Standards watchdog is investigating the misuse of public funds by the Pensions Minister.
The investigation focuses on whether the MP misused expenses for political purposes.

Exclusive | What happens in Disney stays in Disney: NYC educrats took own kids to Magic Kingdom on trips meant for homeless students

Six DOE employees misused federal funds meant for homeless students to take personal trips with their own children and grandchildren.

Santa Clara County Office of Education to investigate alleged misuse of public funds

Santa Clara County Office of Education is investigating alleged misuse of public funds amid recent superintendent dismissal controversy.

UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds

Conservative Party lawmaker suspended for alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses.

Standards watchdog investigates Tory MP accused of misusing taxpayers' money

The Standards watchdog is investigating the misuse of public funds by the Pensions Minister.
The investigation focuses on whether the MP misused expenses for political purposes.
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Staffers took family Disney trip with money meant for homeless students, report says

Funds intended for educational trips for homeless students were misused for staff vacations, including trips to Disney World.

Former head of Boston school sentenced for using school funds on Barbados vacations

Former head of New Mission High School in Hyde Park pleads guilty to misusing school funds for personal expenses, including vacations to Barbados.
Naia Wilson sentenced to pay a $25,000 fine, serve 160 hours of community service, and two years of supervised release with the first 90 days as in-home incarceration.

Staffers took family Disney trip with money meant for homeless students, report says

Funds intended for educational trips for homeless students were misused for staff vacations, including trips to Disney World.

Former head of Boston school sentenced for using school funds on Barbados vacations

Former head of New Mission High School in Hyde Park pleads guilty to misusing school funds for personal expenses, including vacations to Barbados.
Naia Wilson sentenced to pay a $25,000 fine, serve 160 hours of community service, and two years of supervised release with the first 90 days as in-home incarceration.
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A former Essential Phone exec used company funds for Lamborghinis, claims lawsuit

CEO Jason Keats allegedly misused company funds for personal luxury purchases, according to a lawsuit from the former chief privacy officer.
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Bensonhurst's 'Night-Life' Lawyer Found Dead in Car, Report Says

Salvatore Strazzullo, a lawyer facing criminal cases for defrauding elderly clients, was found dead.
Strazzullo misused millions, including client funds, for personal expenses like trips and luxury items.
Brooklyn DA uncovered misuse of clients' funds by Strazzullo, diverted to pay non-legal expenses.

'Night-Life Lawyer' famous for Oscar De La Hoya lingerie lawsuit found dead in car

Salvatore Strazzullo, the 'Night-Life Lawyer,' was found dead in his Brooklyn car amid legal battles and allegations of misusing clients' funds.

Bensonhurst's 'Night-Life' Lawyer Found Dead in Car, Report Says

Salvatore Strazzullo, a lawyer facing criminal cases for defrauding elderly clients, was found dead.
Strazzullo misused millions, including client funds, for personal expenses like trips and luxury items.
Brooklyn DA uncovered misuse of clients' funds by Strazzullo, diverted to pay non-legal expenses.

'Night-Life Lawyer' famous for Oscar De La Hoya lingerie lawsuit found dead in car

Salvatore Strazzullo, the 'Night-Life Lawyer,' was found dead in his Brooklyn car amid legal battles and allegations of misusing clients' funds.
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Charity Founder Embezzled Millions and Spent on Lavish Meals, U.S. Says

Charity executive Keith Taylor charged with embezzling $2.5 million meant for low-income workers' emergency grants.

Former SFPD-Affiliated Nonprofit Director Arrested for Fraud, Theft, Misuse of $700,000 in Public Money

The former director of SF SAFE, initially funded by the SFPD, was arrested for misusing over $700,000 of taxpayer money, including lavish spending and check forging.

Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarred

A lawyer was disbarred for stealing over $1 million from his law firm.
The lawyer used firm funds for personal expenses like luxury watches and jewelry.

Charity Founder Embezzled Millions and Spent on Lavish Meals, U.S. Says

Charity executive Keith Taylor charged with embezzling $2.5 million meant for low-income workers' emergency grants.

Former SFPD-Affiliated Nonprofit Director Arrested for Fraud, Theft, Misuse of $700,000 in Public Money

The former director of SF SAFE, initially funded by the SFPD, was arrested for misusing over $700,000 of taxpayer money, including lavish spending and check forging.

Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarred

A lawyer was disbarred for stealing over $1 million from his law firm.
The lawyer used firm funds for personal expenses like luxury watches and jewelry.
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Rabbi to return 2.35m to charities after investigation by National Crime Agency

Rabbi Barry Marcus returned 2.35m to charities held in personal accounts without explanation.
Funds were raised for Dalaid and the Schwarzschild Foundation, aimed at poverty relief and education for Orthodox Jewish women and girls.

Powerful unions allege schools are misusing arts education money, demand state intervention

Unions led by former LA schools Supt. Austin Beutner allege misuse of voter-approved funding for arts education in California.
The unions are urging state intervention to ensure the proper allocation of the $938 million approved for expanding arts education.

Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Now Being Criminally Investigated, Per Report

IRS investigating former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani
Legal implications of fund transfer to illegal bookmaker

The Walkway to Nowhere: A Monument to Hungary's Patronage Politics

Mayor misused EU grant funds for personal gain
E.U. funds used for political benefits
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Wayne LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Chief, Testifies at Manhattan Trial

Wayne LaPierre, chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA), testified in a civil corruption case brought against him by the New York attorney general.
LaPierre has been accused of using NRA's resources for personal expenses, including extravagant shopping trips and private jet travel.
During his testimony, LaPierre claimed to have no knowledge of the extent of the NRA's spending on private jets, but did not dispute the specific receipts provided by the prosecutor.

For N.R.A.'s LaPierre, a Legacy of Guns and Money

Wayne LaPierre found liable for misspending NRA money
NRA under LaPierre's leadership became focused on money rather than guns

Wayne LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Chief, Testifies at Manhattan Trial

Wayne LaPierre, chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA), testified in a civil corruption case brought against him by the New York attorney general.
LaPierre has been accused of using NRA's resources for personal expenses, including extravagant shopping trips and private jet travel.
During his testimony, LaPierre claimed to have no knowledge of the extent of the NRA's spending on private jets, but did not dispute the specific receipts provided by the prosecutor.

For N.R.A.'s LaPierre, a Legacy of Guns and Money

Wayne LaPierre found liable for misspending NRA money
NRA under LaPierre's leadership became focused on money rather than guns
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Inside Mayor Adams' migrant debit card boondoggle - no-bid bank gets $50 million, border crossers up to $10,000 each

The Mayor is distributing pre-paid cash cards to migrants, potentially costing billions.
The city aims to save money by providing debit cards instead of meals to migrants.

Meet the 'badass' lawyer who could blow up Trump racketeering case over Fani Willis' sex secrets

Georgia criminal defense lawyer Ashleigh Merchant is challenging the credibility of Fulton County DA Fani Willis in the Trump prosecution case.
Merchant argues that Willis should be disqualified due to her relationship with a special prosecutor and the alleged misuse of funds.

Lubby Navarro says in court she's not guilty of fraud, stealing $100K in public money

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro pleaded not guilty to charges of misusing $100,000 of taxpayer dollars.
Navarro is facing two counts of organized scheme to defraud and two counts of grand theft, which could result in up to 55 years in prison.

Correos electronicos de Bitwise con ciudad de Fresno muestran realidad desde dentro

Bitwise Industries used its connections with municipal leaders to access public funds and influence for their projects.
Email communications reveal warning signs that Bitwise was misusing funds and seeking inappropriate favors from city officials.
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N.R.A. Lawyer Distances Gun Group From LaPierre's Lavish Spending

The National Rifle Association's defense attorney argued that the actions of its leader, Wayne LaPierre, were not representative of the organization as a whole.
The N.R.A. is facing a civil suit by the State of New York, accusing the organization of corruption and misuse of funds.

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses

A former Las Vegas City Council member indicted for misusing funds meant for a memorial to a police officer for personal expenses.

N.R.A. Lawyer Distances Gun Group From LaPierre's Lavish Spending

The National Rifle Association's defense attorney argued that the actions of its leader, Wayne LaPierre, were not representative of the organization as a whole.
The N.R.A. is facing a civil suit by the State of New York, accusing the organization of corruption and misuse of funds.

Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses

A former Las Vegas City Council member indicted for misusing funds meant for a memorial to a police officer for personal expenses.
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Santos faces a federal trial next year.

George Santos is facing federal charges for multiple felonies related to his personal and campaign finances.
Prosecutors accuse Santos of falsifying campaign filings, stealing from donors, and using funds for personal expenses.

Audit examines alleged fraud by employee of Forensic Science Department - Austin Monitor

The former forensic services manager for the city's Forensic Science Department allegedly misused his city credit card to purchase $3,000 worth of gift cards and firearm accessories for his personal use.
Auditors discovered Perez's misuse of his city credit card and reported it to the city auditor's office.

Santos faces a federal trial next year.

George Santos is facing federal charges for multiple felonies related to his personal and campaign finances.
Prosecutors accuse Santos of falsifying campaign filings, stealing from donors, and using funds for personal expenses.

Audit examines alleged fraud by employee of Forensic Science Department - Austin Monitor

The former forensic services manager for the city's Forensic Science Department allegedly misused his city credit card to purchase $3,000 worth of gift cards and firearm accessories for his personal use.
Auditors discovered Perez's misuse of his city credit card and reported it to the city auditor's office.
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Former Mass. select board chair charged with cannabis business fraud

Former Grafton town official arrested on federal fraud charges related to misuse of funds for marijuana company.

Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit

JaMarcus Russell, former NFL player, was fired from coaching at his alma mater and faces a lawsuit for allegedly misusing a $74,000 donation.
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