Tag: corruption
9 New York corrections officers and employees charged with smuggling drugs...
“We shouldn’t have to remind public servants that accepting bribes while conducting illegal activity could constitute a federal crime, but when necessary, that’s exactly what we’ll do.”
Second correctional officer pleads guilty to assaulting handcuffed inmate
“Damaging repercussions are felt across our community and beyond whenever a sworn officer violates the civil rights of a person in their charge.”
Former Homeland Security agent arrested for taking bribes from organized crime
After his release from prison, Cisneros was recently charged with conspiracy to commit bribery of a public official, bribery, and 26 counts of money laundering.
Police and bounty hunters sued after raiding wrong home
“If bail bondsman are allowed to do what our local police department can not do—and that is to enter a house without a warrant…from what I’m being told, it could be any house.”
Former California mayor charged in corruption probe
“No one is above the law. Public officials should be working to benefit the people, not their own bank account.”
Former Atlantic City Mayor sentenced to federal prison
“The mistake that I made is not something that I am proud of. It is something that I’m very ashamed of…I want to apologize to this court for being in front of you when I knew better.”
Former LA City Councilman sentenced to prison for obstructing corruption probe
U.S. District Judge John F. Walter sentenced Englander to 14 months in federal prison. The former city councilman was also ordered to pay a $15,000 fine.
Warning world is on ‘brink of a catastrophic moral failure,’ WHO...
“The price of this failure will be paid with lives and livelihoods in the world's poorest countries.”
Former police officers sentenced to prison for framing innocent man
“These officers shattered the victims’ lives and dishonored the Honolulu Police Department. This community deserved so much better from these officers.”
Former police chief sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $80K in...
“As this case shows, no one is above the law. This office will not allow those who are supposed to protect our community to take advantage of the people of South Carolina.”
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.