Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
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44% Bias Score
Rato Sentenced to Four Years for Tax Fraud
A Madrid court sentenced former Spanish vice-president and IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato to four years and nine months in prison for three counts of tax fraud, rejecting the prosecution's request for 63 years and acquitting him on several other charges; Rato plans to appeal.
Rato Sentenced to Four Years for Tax Fraud
A Madrid court sentenced former Spanish vice-president and IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato to four years and nine months in prison for three counts of tax fraud, rejecting the prosecution's request for 63 years and acquitting him on several other charges; Rato plans to appeal.
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44% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld by French Court
France's highest court upheld the corruption and abuse of power conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, sentencing him to three years in prison (two suspended) and one year of house arrest with an electronic tag; his lawyer plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld by French Court
France's highest court upheld the corruption and abuse of power conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, sentencing him to three years in prison (two suspended) and one year of house arrest with an electronic tag; his lawyer plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
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40% Bias Score
Sarkozy Definitively Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been definitively sentenced to three years in prison, including one year of firm imprisonment under electronic surveillance, for corruption and influence peddling in the "Bismuth" case, marking a legal precedent in France.
Sarkozy Definitively Sentenced to Prison in Corruption Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been definitively sentenced to three years in prison, including one year of firm imprisonment under electronic surveillance, for corruption and influence peddling in the "Bismuth" case, marking a legal precedent in France.
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40% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Definitive Prison Sentence Shakes French Politics
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's three-year prison sentence (one year to be served under electronic surveillance) for corruption and influence peddling is final, following the rejection of his appeal on December 18th, 2024. This unprecedented event underscores challenges in French political...
Sarkozy's Definitive Prison Sentence Shakes French Politics
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's three-year prison sentence (one year to be served under electronic surveillance) for corruption and influence peddling is final, following the rejection of his appeal on December 18th, 2024. This unprecedented event underscores challenges in French political...
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48% Bias Score
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest in Corruption Case
France's Supreme Court confirmed former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet; he plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, but the sentence remains in effect.
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest in Corruption Case
France's Supreme Court confirmed former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet; he plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, but the sentence remains in effect.
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52% Bias Score
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
Assad Family's Hidden Billions: Scale of Wealth and International Efforts to Recover Assets
The Assad family's wealth is estimated at $1-2 billion, but likely much more, amassed through extensive involvement in Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones; international efforts are underway to recover these assets.
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52% Bias Score
UK Minister Under Investigation for \$4 Billion Bribery Scandal
UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq and her family are under investigation for allegedly taking \$4 billion in bribes related to a \$10 billion nuclear power plant deal in Bangladesh, involving a Russian state-backed company and signed in 2013. The probe, launched by Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commissio...
UK Minister Under Investigation for \$4 Billion Bribery Scandal
UK City Minister Tulip Siddiq and her family are under investigation for allegedly taking \$4 billion in bribes related to a \$10 billion nuclear power plant deal in Bangladesh, involving a Russian state-backed company and signed in 2013. The probe, launched by Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commissio...
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56% Bias Score
Adams Aide Faces Corruption Charges Amid Administration Scandals
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, will be arraigned Thursday on corruption charges related to alleged improper gifts, adding to the ongoing investigations into the Adams administration, including federal charges against the mayor himself.
Adams Aide Faces Corruption Charges Amid Administration Scandals
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams' chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, will be arraigned Thursday on corruption charges related to alleged improper gifts, adding to the ongoing investigations into the Adams administration, including federal charges against the mayor himself.
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52% Bias Score
UK Minister Implicated in \£3.9bn Bangladesh Embezzlement
A Bangladeshi anti-corruption investigation implicates UK Labour minister Tulip Siddiq in her family's alleged embezzlement of \£3.9 billion from infrastructure projects, including a 2013 nuclear power plant deal allegedly brokered with Russia, prompting a UK government investigation.
UK Minister Implicated in \£3.9bn Bangladesh Embezzlement
A Bangladeshi anti-corruption investigation implicates UK Labour minister Tulip Siddiq in her family's alleged embezzlement of \£3.9 billion from infrastructure projects, including a 2013 nuclear power plant deal allegedly brokered with Russia, prompting a UK government investigation.
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64% Bias Score
Top Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and three others were indicted on Thursday in Manhattan on charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy for allegedly using City Hall influence to benefit a hotel chain in exchange for over \$100,000 in cash and benefits.
Top Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and three others were indicted on Thursday in Manhattan on charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy for allegedly using City Hall influence to benefit a hotel chain in exchange for over \$100,000 in cash and benefits.
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40% Bias Score