Tag: Ethics violations
Ex-lawmaker accused of multiple campaign finance violations
Former Democratic Assemblymember Evan Low of Cupertino is facing allegations of multiple campaign finance violations, with state regulators pointing to potential violations involving a tech nonprofit foundation closely linked to him. The California Fair...
Shapiro Under Fire for Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Aide
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a Democrat who is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, is facing criticism over his handling of a sexual harassment complaint against a top aide....
Reduced Sentencing in Stone Case Linked to Poor Leadership: Watchdog Analysis
The reduction of Roger Stone's sentence in a 2019 case related to the Trump-Russia investigation raised concerns about political interference. Roger Stone, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted in 2019...
Bob Menendez Found Guilty in Federal Corruption Trial
Senator Bob Menendez, along with his business associates Fred Daibes and Wael Hana, has been found guilty on all charges in a federal corruption trial that lasted nine weeks in Manhattan. The jury deliberated...
Democrat Proposes Linking SCOTUS Funding to Enforceable Ethics Code Amid Controversies
A proposal put forth by a top Senate appropriator aims to link operational funding for the Supreme Court to the enforcement of an ethics code in light of recent controversies surrounding Justices Clarence Thomas...
Corruption Allegations Prompt Florida Mayor’s Resignation – Email to Residents Sparks Controversy
Florida Mayor Jim Rostek recently made headlines by resigning from his position in Madeira Beach. In a letter to residents, he cited a pattern of corrupt behavior within the local government, specifically pointing fingers...
Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Improper Gifts by Matt Gaetz Underway
The House Ethics Committee made an announcement on Tuesday regarding the need for a further investigation into allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. These allegations include sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and accepting...
Hunter Biden’s Alleged Use of Father’s Influence to Discourage SEC Scrutiny in 2016
House Republicans are accusing Hunter Biden of using his father's position as vice president to avoid further scrutiny in a 2016 SEC investigation involving his business associates. The investigation focused on a tribal bond...
Tiffany Henyard Faces Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Federal Investigations
Dolton, Illinois Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, faced a new lawsuit recently when former Maintenance Manager Dwayne Thrash claimed he was fired unjustly. Thrash alleged that he was asked to help fire a trustee attorney and...
Justice Alito’s Wife Criticizes Pride Flag in Secretly Recorded Conversation
Martha-Ann Alito, the wife of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., was recently caught on a secretly recorded conversation expressing her frustration with having to look at a Pride flag in her neighborhood. In the...
Clarence Thomas’ Undisclosed Trips with Harlan Crow Raise Ethics Concerns
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing scrutiny for failing to disclose three trips paid for by GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow, as reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. The undisclosed trips include...
Inside the biggest NCAA basketball scandal ever
Biggest NCAA Basketball Scandal Unveiled: Inside the CorruptionIn a shocking revelation, author Guy Lawson exposes the biggest scandal in the history of college sports in his book "Hot Dog Money: Inside the Biggest Scandal...