Justice Dept. Official Suggests That Aiding Trump Outweighs ProsecutionsThe Trump Justice Department prioritizes political cooperation over legal accountability in recent corruption cases involving public officials.
Prosecutors lay out complicated case in former Miami-Dade commissioner's corruption trialSuspended Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez faces a corruption case involving financial troubles and a multi-million dollar county contract.
Justice Dept. Official Suggests That Aiding Trump Outweighs ProsecutionsThe Trump Justice Department prioritizes political cooperation over legal accountability in recent corruption cases involving public officials.
Prosecutors lay out complicated case in former Miami-Dade commissioner's corruption trialSuspended Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez faces a corruption case involving financial troubles and a multi-million dollar county contract.
Opinion | Kash Patel Is a Warning ShotThe article illustrates the anxiety faced by public officials under FBI scrutiny regarding their roles in the election process.
Trump Defends Pulling Dr. Fauci's Security Detail By Claiming He Made A Lot Of Money': You Can't Have It Forever'Trump defends removing Fauci's security detail, asserting government officials can't have protection indefinitely.
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probeFormer 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.
Two recalls on the Oakland ballot show frustration about crime 'boiling over'Thao's election as Oakland's mayor was initially celebrated, but her impending recall illustrates the precariousness of political support in challenging times.
Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probeFormer 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.
Two recalls on the Oakland ballot show frustration about crime 'boiling over'Thao's election as Oakland's mayor was initially celebrated, but her impending recall illustrates the precariousness of political support in challenging times.
David Banks, N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor, Moves Up His DepartureDavid C. Banks is resigning as NYC schools chancellor amid a corruption scandal involving the mayor and his associates.
NYC schools boss David Banks laughs it up as he dodges questions about federal probe that seized his and brothers' phonesSchools Chancellor David Banks downplays a federal investigation involving his close associates, focusing on maintaining a non-responsive stance despite serious scrutiny.
Lieber's subway crime dismissal: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 13, 2025MTA officials should experience the subway without protection to understand the real safety concerns riders face.
David Banks, N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor, Moves Up His DepartureDavid C. Banks is resigning as NYC schools chancellor amid a corruption scandal involving the mayor and his associates.
NYC schools boss David Banks laughs it up as he dodges questions about federal probe that seized his and brothers' phonesSchools Chancellor David Banks downplays a federal investigation involving his close associates, focusing on maintaining a non-responsive stance despite serious scrutiny.
Lieber's subway crime dismissal: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 13, 2025MTA officials should experience the subway without protection to understand the real safety concerns riders face.
Flock Safety quietly hired a sitting California mayor. Now he's suing Flock | TechCrunchConcerns are rising over private companies influencing elected officials, exemplified by Flock Safety's hiring of a mayor who claims he was unfairly terminated for not complying.
Former Las Vegas Official Convicted in Journalist's MurderThe case raises significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and press freedom in the U.S.
As sources increasingly dismiss journalists, Poynter assembles best practices to help - PoynterThe best way to overcome attempts at shutting out journalists is through a renewed commitment to beat reporting and source relationships.
Former Las Vegas official who killed journalist must serve at least 28 yearsRobert Telles was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering journalist Jeff German, reflecting the severe consequences of attacking the free press.
Former Las Vegas Official Convicted in Journalist's MurderThe case raises significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and press freedom in the U.S.
As sources increasingly dismiss journalists, Poynter assembles best practices to help - PoynterThe best way to overcome attempts at shutting out journalists is through a renewed commitment to beat reporting and source relationships.
Former Las Vegas official who killed journalist must serve at least 28 yearsRobert Telles was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering journalist Jeff German, reflecting the severe consequences of attacking the free press.
County school superintendent protests firingSuperintendent Mary Ann Dewan's legal challenge against her termination by the Board of Education emphasizes her status as a public official.
Opinion: Eric Adams indictment could be just the start of his problemsThe indictment against Mayor Eric Adams charges him with serious offenses, including fraud, bribery, and conspiracy, indicating a significant legal challenge ahead.
Ex-LA Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan Found Guilty of BriberyFormer Los Angeles Deputy Mayor found guilty in corruption case involving bribes from developers.Federal jury found Chan guilty on all 12 counts including racketeering, bribery, and fraud.
Opinion: Eric Adams indictment could be just the start of his problemsThe indictment against Mayor Eric Adams charges him with serious offenses, including fraud, bribery, and conspiracy, indicating a significant legal challenge ahead.
Ex-LA Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan Found Guilty of BriberyFormer Los Angeles Deputy Mayor found guilty in corruption case involving bribes from developers.Federal jury found Chan guilty on all 12 counts including racketeering, bribery, and fraud.
Kentucky Town Is Shaken After Local Sheriff Is Charged With Killing JudgeThe shooting of Judge Mullins by Sheriff Stines has deeply impacted the close-knit community of Letcher County, already facing economic and natural challenges.
Where Are the New York City Corruption Probes Going?Federal agents executed simultaneous search warrants on top NYC officials, indicating the gravity of the investigation without any charges filed yet.
Who else is China recruiting? NY political insiders warn of broader CCP effort after arrest of ex-Hochul aideChina's infiltration of U.S. public officials poses a significant national security threat, as highlighted by recent indictments.
Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Marjorie Taylor GreeneDeath threats made against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, leading to guilty plea for transmitting interstate threats.
Threats of Violence Become the New Normal for PoliticiansRising support for political violence is leading to threats and disruptions in public offices, causing officials to step down.
Brooklyn protest fallout: Mayor Adams says there will be review of NYPD actions, Public Advocate Williams condemns aggression' | amNewYorkOfficials scrutinize NYPD response to Brooklyn pro-Palestine protest for alleged excessive force.
Staten Island DA and judge power couple criticized for 'double dipping' with six-figure pensions on top of $100K-plus salariesDA Michael McMahon and Judge Judith McMahon are under scrutiny for receiving hefty taxpayer-funded salaries and pensions.The couple's combined pay and pensions amount to more than $600,000.
He Cursed at a Police Officer. Now He's Caught in a Free Speech Fight.The incident involving Tony Rupp at Chef's Restaurant led to a legal battle centered around First Amendment rights and free speech.The case against the city and police commissioner could set a significant precedent regarding citizens' ability to criticize public officials.