Tag: corruption
At Stake in 2016: Ending the Vicious Cycle of Wealth and...
Regardless of who wins the presidency in November and which party dominates the next Congress, it is up to the rest of us to continue to organize and mobilize. Real reform will require many years of hard work from millions of us.
Appeals Court Upholds Abusive Sheriff’s Conviction
Instead of identifying himself as a law enforcement officer, Rio Arriba County Sheriff Thomas Rodella assaulted an unarmed victim during a road rage incident. Another example of a county sheriff committing deprivation of civil rights.
Can Jeb Bush Even Spell Integrity?
This presidential wannabe campaigns as an ethics reformer and preaches against the corrupt influence on government. Yet, as former Florida governor, Jeb Bush cashed in big time from government-corporate corruption. Can you say hypocrite?
Deputies Charged with Beating Inmate to Death and Falsifying Report
Two former deputy jailers were charged with violating a detainee’s civil rights after the state medical examiner’s preliminary report cited “jail beating.” Both face life in prison for depriving him of his constitutional rights.
Former House Speaker Pleads Guilty to Concealing Blackmail Payments
Former House Speaker, Dennis Hastert plead guilty on Wednesday to concealing $1.7 million in blackmail payments. In exchange for his guilty plea, federal prosecutors agreed to drop the second count—making false statements to the FBI.
LAPD Admits to Underreporting Serious Assaults
While aggravated assaults were actually 23 percent higher than previously reported for 2014, LAPD is doing all it can to improve the accuracy of misreported data within the force. Will accountability put an end to 8 years of deceit?
Two Former Police Chiefs Plead Guilty to Violating Civil Rights
Two former Louisiana police chiefs were jailed for tasing inmates after they admitted they knew their actions were unlawful, but continued to deprive inmates of their rights under color of law. How corrupt!
Former Public Schools Chief Indicted for Accepting Bribes and Kickbacks
Pleading guilty, former Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett was indicted for accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for lucrative government contracts. Corrupt politicians continue to line their pockets with taxpayer money.
A Flagrant Liar for President?
Be careful about believing anything Carly Fiorina says because she is not only a relentless self-promoter, but also a remorseless liar. And she is doing everything in her power to convince Republicans she belongs in the White House.
Former UN President Arrested in Chinese Bribery Scheme
John Ashe, the former president of the United Nations General Assembly, was arrested after he was accused of accepting over $1 million in bribes in exchange for political favors. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara vows to "root out public corruption" at every level.