Xi Jinping Purges Top Military Aide, Raising Concerns About Chinese Military Stability
Admiral Miao Hua, a close Xi Jinping confidant and head of the CMC's political work department, was purged for "serious disciplinary violations," raising concerns about the Chinese military's readiness amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Xi Jinping Purges Top Military Aide, Raising Concerns About Chinese Military Stability
Admiral Miao Hua, a close Xi Jinping confidant and head of the CMC's political work department, was purged for "serious disciplinary violations," raising concerns about the Chinese military's readiness amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Guatemalan Appeals Court Orders Journalist's Return to Jail
A Guatemalan appeals court reversed a lower court's decision, ordering the return to jail of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, who had been freed from pre-trial detention in October after spending over two years imprisoned on money laundering charges related to his critical repo...
Guatemalan Appeals Court Orders Journalist's Return to Jail
A Guatemalan appeals court reversed a lower court's decision, ordering the return to jail of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, who had been freed from pre-trial detention in October after spending over two years imprisoned on money laundering charges related to his critical repo...
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case
The Supreme Court declined to review bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who allegedly traded a state grant for campaign contributions; this decision follows a pattern of the Court weakening federal anti-corruption laws.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Brian Benjamin Bribery Case
The Supreme Court declined to review bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who allegedly traded a state grant for campaign contributions; this decision follows a pattern of the Court weakening federal anti-corruption laws.
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48% Bias Score
Konteyev avoids extortion charge due to statute of limitations
Viktor Konteyev, former deputy head of Yekaterinburg's administration, avoided punishment for extortion due to the statute of limitations expiring, despite a July 2023 conviction for extortion, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, and money laundering; his sentence was reduced on appeal to 20 years.
Konteyev avoids extortion charge due to statute of limitations
Viktor Konteyev, former deputy head of Yekaterinburg's administration, avoided punishment for extortion due to the statute of limitations expiring, despite a July 2023 conviction for extortion, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, and money laundering; his sentence was reduced on appeal to 20 years.
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Billions: Sanctions, Opaque Finance, and Drug Trade Fuel Regime's Wealth
The UK estimates Bashar al-Assad's assets at €2 billion, though the real figure is likely higher; sanctions froze some assets, but his family uses opaque structures and drug trafficking to maintain wealth.
Assad's Billions: Sanctions, Opaque Finance, and Drug Trade Fuel Regime's Wealth
The UK estimates Bashar al-Assad's assets at €2 billion, though the real figure is likely higher; sanctions froze some assets, but his family uses opaque structures and drug trafficking to maintain wealth.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Military Scandal: Abuse and Extortion in 211th Brigade
Officers in Ukraine's 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade physically abused and extorted soldiers, tying insubordinates to crosses and demanding bribes ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 hryvnias to avoid official fines; a lieutenant's father paid compensation after his son's transfer, but only received a symbol...
Ukrainian Military Scandal: Abuse and Extortion in 211th Brigade
Officers in Ukraine's 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade physically abused and extorted soldiers, tying insubordinates to crosses and demanding bribes ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 hryvnias to avoid official fines; a lieutenant's father paid compensation after his son's transfer, but only received a symbol...
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48% Bias Score
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
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48% Bias Score
Latvian Investigation Clears Officials of Corruption Allegations
Latvia's KNAB found no evidence of corruption in a case involving allegations of bribery and fabrication of charges against a former FBK director by Leonid Nevzlin and Anatoly Blinov, despite claims made in an FBK documentary.
Latvian Investigation Clears Officials of Corruption Allegations
Latvia's KNAB found no evidence of corruption in a case involving allegations of bribery and fabrication of charges against a former FBK director by Leonid Nevzlin and Anatoly Blinov, despite claims made in an FBK documentary.
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48% Bias Score
Top Aide Resigns Amid NYC Corruption Probe; Adams Shifts to Stricter Immigration Stance
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into corruption and bribery; her home was searched and phones seized; the resignation follows a meeting between Adams and incoming border czar Tom Homan, signaling a shift towards stricter ...
Top Aide Resigns Amid NYC Corruption Probe; Adams Shifts to Stricter Immigration Stance
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into corruption and bribery; her home was searched and phones seized; the resignation follows a meeting between Adams and incoming border czar Tom Homan, signaling a shift towards stricter ...
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60% Bias Score
Biden Commutations Spark Outrage from Victims of Public Corruption
President Biden commuted the sentences of Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the "kids for cash" scandal, and Illinois embezzler Rita Crundwell, drawing outrage from victims who feel the decision re-victimizes them and is an injustice, despite the commutations being part of a larger, b...
Biden Commutations Spark Outrage from Victims of Public Corruption
President Biden commuted the sentences of Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan, convicted in the "kids for cash" scandal, and Illinois embezzler Rita Crundwell, drawing outrage from victims who feel the decision re-victimizes them and is an injustice, despite the commutations being part of a larger, b...
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56% Bias Score
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
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56% Bias Score