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Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Bribery

Former Senator Bob Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for accepting bribes from Egyptian officials and two New Jersey businessmen, including $480,000 in cash and gold bars, in exchange for using his Senate influence to benefit their interests; two businessmen who bribed him were also senten...

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Menendez Convicted on Bribery Charges, Faces 15-Year Sentence

Former Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on 16 felony bribery charges for accepting cash, a Mercedes Benz, and gold bars in exchange for political favors for New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government; he faces up to 15 years in prison.

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Private Investigator Pleads Guilty in Decade-Long New Mexico Law Enforcement Corruption Scandal

Private investigator Ricardo Mendez pleaded guilty to racketeering and bribery for participating in a scheme to dismiss DWI cases in exchange for bribes paid to officers from Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico State Police, and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office since 2008; the investigation ...

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Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal

Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...

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Nine Reporter Stood Down After Accepting \$50,000 Payment

Nine reporter Alex Cullen was stood down after accepting a \$50,000 payment from property developer Adrian Portelli to call him "McLaren guy" instead of "Lambo guy" on air, prompting an investigation into potential conflicts of interest.

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Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to the businessmen's companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud; Thao was recalled from offic...

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Menendez Sentencing: Former Senator Faces Decades in Prison for Bribery

Former Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on 16 felony counts of bribery and corruption, potentially facing over 10 years in prison for accepting cash, a Mercedes, and gold bars in exchange for political favors benefiting three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government.

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Menendez Found Guilty on Corruption Charges, Faces 15 Years

Former Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on 16 counts of corruption, bribery, and extortion and faces up to 15 years in prison for a bribery scheme involving Egyptian and Qatari officials; his wife, Nadine, will be tried separately in March.

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Judge Rejects Menendez's Appeal, Sentences Looming

A federal judge in Manhattan rejected former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's appeal to overturn his July conviction on 16 counts of bribery and acting as a foreign agent, citing an extraordinarily low likelihood that jurors accessed excluded trial materials on their laptop; Menendez faces sentenci...

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Greek Police Corruption: 19 Arrested in Protection Racket

A recent investigation uncovered a network of corrupt Greek police officers and businessmen who took bribes to protect illegal brothels and gambling dens, leading to the arrest of 19 individuals and exposing systemic corruption within the Hellenic Police.

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Oakland Mayor, Partner, and Businessmen Indicted on Bribery Charges

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen Andy and David Duong were indicted on Friday for bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, allegedly funneling city business for personal gain, including a $75,000 attack mailer and a $300,000 no-show job.

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Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to their companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in a recall election after the FBI raided Thao's home.

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