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Ex-Head of Samara EMERCOM on Trial for 75 Million Ruble Bribery Scheme
Oleg Boyko, former head of the Samara regional EMERCOM, stands trial for accepting over 73 million rubles in bribes from organizations for fraudulent fire safety approvals, endangering public safety; five co-defendants are also involved.
Ex-Head of Samara EMERCOM on Trial for 75 Million Ruble Bribery Scheme
Oleg Boyko, former head of the Samara regional EMERCOM, stands trial for accepting over 73 million rubles in bribes from organizations for fraudulent fire safety approvals, endangering public safety; five co-defendants are also involved.
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48% Bias Score
YSK Blocks Resignation Attempt in Manavgat Mayoral Election
Following a bribery investigation and the subsequent arrest of Manavgat Mayor Niyazi Nefi Kara, his deputy, Mehmet Engin Tüter, attempted to resign and then withdraw his resignation, but the Supreme Election Board blocked this, ensuring CHP replacement members will vote in today's mayoral election.
YSK Blocks Resignation Attempt in Manavgat Mayoral Election
Following a bribery investigation and the subsequent arrest of Manavgat Mayor Niyazi Nefi Kara, his deputy, Mehmet Engin Tüter, attempted to resign and then withdraw his resignation, but the Supreme Election Board blocked this, ensuring CHP replacement members will vote in today's mayoral election.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Rules Former Chicago Alderman Unfit for Trial Due to Health Issues
A federal judge ruled 76-year-old former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for bribery and lying to the FBI, unfit for trial due to serious health issues including COPD, heart problems, and cancer, effectively halting the proceedings scheduled for November 2025.
Judge Rules Former Chicago Alderman Unfit for Trial Due to Health Issues
A federal judge ruled 76-year-old former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for bribery and lying to the FBI, unfit for trial due to serious health issues including COPD, heart problems, and cancer, effectively halting the proceedings scheduled for November 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Cerdán Corruption Case Shakes Spanish Government
Imprisonment of former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán on June 30th due to bribery allegations in public works contracts triggers major political crisis, with polls showing widespread public dissatisfaction and calls for early elections.
Cerdán Corruption Case Shakes Spanish Government
Imprisonment of former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán on June 30th due to bribery allegations in public works contracts triggers major political crisis, with polls showing widespread public dissatisfaction and calls for early elections.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Official Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for $13 Million Bribery Scheme
Li Yuefeng, a former Chinese legislator and high-ranking official, received a life sentence for accepting over $13 million in bribes between 2011 and 2024, using his positions to facilitate illicit gains in judicial cases, debt collection, and business operations; all assets were confiscated.
Chinese Official Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for $13 Million Bribery Scheme
Li Yuefeng, a former Chinese legislator and high-ranking official, received a life sentence for accepting over $13 million in bribes between 2011 and 2024, using his positions to facilitate illicit gains in judicial cases, debt collection, and business operations; all assets were confiscated.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Jails Former PSOE Official Over Bribery Scheme
A Spanish judge ordered the pre-trial imprisonment of former PSOE official Santos Cerdán on Monday, citing evidence of his central role in an alleged bribery scheme involving at least €620,000 in bribes from Acciona, paid through his connections with former Minister José Luis Ábalos and Ábalos's for...
Spanish Judge Jails Former PSOE Official Over Bribery Scheme
A Spanish judge ordered the pre-trial imprisonment of former PSOE official Santos Cerdán on Monday, citing evidence of his central role in an alleged bribery scheme involving at least €620,000 in bribes from Acciona, paid through his connections with former Minister José Luis Ábalos and Ábalos's for...
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48% Bias Score
Judge Allows "Varsity Blues" Mastermind to Resume College Consulting Work
A Boston judge ruled that Rick Singer, the ringleader of the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, can return to his college consulting business, ID Future Stars, but must include a court-mandated statement detailing his crimes and prison sentence on his website and provide it to all potential...
Judge Allows "Varsity Blues" Mastermind to Resume College Consulting Work
A Boston judge ruled that Rick Singer, the ringleader of the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, can return to his college consulting business, ID Future Stars, but must include a court-mandated statement detailing his crimes and prison sentence on his website and provide it to all potential...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Mayor, 5 Others Arrested in Corruption Sting
Şile Municipality Mayor Özgür Kabadayı and 5 others were arrested on July 10th in Istanbul, Turkey, on charges of organized crime, bribery, corruption, and bid-rigging; a municipality lawyer was caught accepting a €20,000 bribe.
Turkish Mayor, 5 Others Arrested in Corruption Sting
Şile Municipality Mayor Özgür Kabadayı and 5 others were arrested on July 10th in Istanbul, Turkey, on charges of organized crime, bribery, corruption, and bid-rigging; a municipality lawyer was caught accepting a €20,000 bribe.
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40% Bias Score
PNV Links Emerge in Navarrese Bribery Investigation
Martin Zudaire, lawyer for Antxon Alonso (implicated in a bribery scheme), has PNV ties: he was a PNV candidate, worked for Nasuvinsa (awarding Alonso €14.6 million), and represented Manu Ayerdi in a Geroa Bai case. This expands the investigation beyond the PSOE.
PNV Links Emerge in Navarrese Bribery Investigation
Martin Zudaire, lawyer for Antxon Alonso (implicated in a bribery scheme), has PNV ties: he was a PNV candidate, worked for Nasuvinsa (awarding Alonso €14.6 million), and represented Manu Ayerdi in a Geroa Bai case. This expands the investigation beyond the PSOE.
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52% Bias Score
German Mayoral Candidate on Trial for Bribery, Election Annulled
Former mayoral candidate Sven Christmann is on trial in Pforzheim, Germany, accused of bribery related to the procurement of drying cabinets while employed by the Baden-Württemberg police, leading to the annulment of his election win in Alpirsbach.
German Mayoral Candidate on Trial for Bribery, Election Annulled
Former mayoral candidate Sven Christmann is on trial in Pforzheim, Germany, accused of bribery related to the procurement of drying cabinets while employed by the Baden-Württemberg police, leading to the annulment of his election win in Alpirsbach.
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48% Bias Score
Acciona Executive's Refusal to Testify in Corruption Case Results in Court Ruling
Former Acciona director Justo Vicente Pelegrini was dismissed after appearing in a corruption investigation and subsequently failed to testify in a related wrongful termination lawsuit, leading to a judge's ruling against Acciona in May 2024.
Acciona Executive's Refusal to Testify in Corruption Case Results in Court Ruling
Former Acciona director Justo Vicente Pelegrini was dismissed after appearing in a corruption investigation and subsequently failed to testify in a related wrongful termination lawsuit, leading to a judge's ruling against Acciona in May 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Imprisons Former Socialist Leader for Corruption
A Spanish judge imprisoned Santos Cerdán, a former Socialist Party leader, on June 20th for his alleged involvement in a bribery scheme related to public works contracts under former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing wiretap evidence and Cerdán's link to Servinabar.
Spanish Judge Imprisons Former Socialist Leader for Corruption
A Spanish judge imprisoned Santos Cerdán, a former Socialist Party leader, on June 20th for his alleged involvement in a bribery scheme related to public works contracts under former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing wiretap evidence and Cerdán's link to Servinabar.
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52% Bias Score
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