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 ...
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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20% Bias Score
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 ...
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
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32% Bias Score
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...
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
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48% Bias Score
New Evidence in NYC Mayor Adams Corruption Case Could Delay Trial, Impact Reelection
Federal prosecutors investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams for corruption announced Monday that they uncovered additional criminal conduct by Adams, which could delay his April trial and affect his reelection campaign; Adams maintains his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivat...
New Evidence in NYC Mayor Adams Corruption Case Could Delay Trial, Impact Reelection
Federal prosecutors investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams for corruption announced Monday that they uncovered additional criminal conduct by Adams, which could delay his April trial and affect his reelection campaign; Adams maintains his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivat...
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40% Bias Score