Tag: public_corruption
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Four Sentenced in North Charleston Public Corruption Scheme
Two former North Charleston City Councilmen and two co-conspirators received federal prison sentences for their roles in a public corruption scheme involving extortion, bribery, and kickbacks, undermining public trust.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues North CharlestonPublic CorruptionJerome Sydney HeywardMike A. BrownExtortionBriberySouth CarolinaFBI
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Hacienda Employee Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Bribery Conspiracy
A Puerto Rico Department of Treasury employee, Luis A. Jiménez-Guzmán, pleaded guilty to a bribery conspiracy, causing a $5 million loss in tax revenue. He accepted cash for illegally modifying tax records, facing up to five years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegalPuerto Rico Luis A. Jiménez-GuzmánPuerto Rico Department of TreasuryBriberyTax FraudPublic CorruptionSan JuanFBI
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Former NYC Mayoral Chief-Of-Staff and Three Others Charged in Migrant Shelter Bribery Scheme
Former NYC Mayoral Chief-Of-Staff Frank Carone, his brother, and two others face federal charges for allegedly exploiting the migrant crisis to secure a multi-million dollar shelter contract through bribery, tax fraud, and obstruction of justice.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Frank CaroneNew York CityBriberyMigrant CrisisPublic CorruptionTax EvasionObstruction of JusticeFBI
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Former St. Louis Building Inspector Pleads Guilty to $1.6 Million Fraud
Adebanjo "Banjo" Popoola, a former St. Louis building inspector, admitted to wire fraud, diverting $1.64 million from city property repair programs to himself and relatives through shell companies. He faces sentencing in October.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Adebanjo PopoolaSt. LouisWire FraudBuilding InspectorPublic CorruptionStable Communities STLProp NSFBI
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Ex-Suburban Chicago Officer Gets Five Years for Corruption
Former Phoenix, Illinois police officer Antoine Larry received a five-year federal prison sentence for conspiring to extort cash and drugs from motorists during traffic stops, undermining public trust in law enforcement.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Antoine LarryPolice CorruptionPhoenix, IllinoisExtortionFederal SentencingJarrett SnowdenPublic CorruptionFBI
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Former Quincy Elder Services Director Sentenced for Embezzlement
Thomas F. Clasby, Jr., former Quincy Elder Services Director, received a six-month prison sentence for embezzling over $136,000 in city funds, used for personal items like steak tips, a car, and a self-portrait.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Thomas F. Clasby Jr.QuincyEmbezzlementPublic CorruptionElder ServicesBostonFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Former Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Employees Indicted in $3 Million Fraud Scheme
Two former Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office employees face federal charges for an alleged $3 million bank fraud scheme spanning 17 years, involving embezzlement and manipulation of conservator accounts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegal Berkeley County Sheriff’s OfficeBank FraudPublic CorruptionMartinsburgBarbara Gail GoodenLisa Lee FrenchFBI
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Shelby County Court Clerk Indicted on Federal Theft and Fraud Charges
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tamara Sawyer faces federal charges for allegedly embezzling over $44,000 in public funds. The indictment includes theft, fraud, and money laundering, stemming from misuse of county cards for personal expenses.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegal Tamara SawyerShelby CountyPublic CorruptionIndictmentTheftMoney LaunderingFBI
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Former Virgin Islands OMB Director Sentenced to 84 Months for COVID-19 Relief Fund Corruption
Jenifer O’Neal, former Virgin Islands OMB Director, received an 84-month prison sentence for misusing federal COVID-19 relief funds, including inflating invoices and accepting bribes for her coffee shop.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Jenifer O'NealVirgin IslandsPublic CorruptionCOVID-19 Relief FundsSentencingFraudMoney LaunderingFBI
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Former Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
Former Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Ray Martinez received a 10-year federal prison sentence for bribery, honest services wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice in a public corruption scheme involving a government contractor.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Ray MartinezVirgin Islands Police DepartmentPublic CorruptionBriberyMoney LaunderingObstruction of JusticeFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Former Juvenile Center Staffer Charged with Bribery for Smuggling Contraband
Former Horizon Juvenile Center staffer Joshua Smith faces bribery charges for allegedly smuggling marijuana, tobacco, and pills to residents in exchange for cash. Officials condemn the actions, highlighting the impact on youth rehabilitation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Joshua SmithHorizon Juvenile CenterBriberyContrabandBronxJuvenile DetentionPublic CorruptionFBI
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Former Newark Deputy Mayor Sentenced to Prison for Bribery Scheme
Carmelo Garcia, former Newark Deputy Mayor, received a 12-month prison sentence for a bribery scheme involving real estate development. He accepted cash and jewelry from business owners in exchange for official influence.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Carmelo GarciaNewarkBriberyPublic CorruptionReal EstateSentencingFBI
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Former Hawaii County Official Sentenced in Multimillion-Dollar Bribery Scheme
Former Hawaii County official Alan Scott Rudo received a 46-month prison sentence for a multi-million dollar bribery scheme involving affordable housing development agreements. His co-conspirators, two attorneys and a businessman, were also sentenced for their roles in the fraud.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Alan Scott RudoHawaii CountyBriberyAffordable HousingPublic CorruptionPaul Joseph SullaFBI
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Towing Company Owner Pleads Guilty in Bexar County Bribery Scheme
A San Antonio towing company owner pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe the Bexar County Sheriff for a towing contract. The scheme involved multiple offers and was reported by the Sheriff to the FBI.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Muhammad ChoudaryBexar CountySan AntonioBriberyFBITowing ContractPublic Corruption
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Knox Woman Sentenced to Probation for Starke County Jail Wire Fraud
A Knox woman, Pamela McDonald, received 12 months probation and ordered to pay $21,280.42 restitution for wire fraud committed while serving as Starke County Jail's matron, diverting commissary funds and making personal purchases.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Pamela McDonaldWire FraudStarke County JailProbationRestitutionPublic CorruptionFBI
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Former Plymouth Schools Food Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Private Business
Patrick Van Cott, former Plymouth Public Schools Food Services Director, pleaded guilty to stealing food and equipment purchased with federal funds to operate his private "Snack Shack" business for over a decade.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationLegal Patrick Van CottPlymouth Public SchoolsSnack ShackTheftWire FraudFederal FundsPublic CorruptionFBI
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Rising Iran War Costs, FDA Commissioner Resignation, and Political Divisions
NPR is reporting on the Pentagon's rising cost estimates for the Iran war, the resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and a new study on student learning scores. It also covers a GOP split over glyphosate and Trump's pardons.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthConflictFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesLegalTransportation Iran WarPentagonFDAMarty MakaryDonald J TrumpGlyphosatePublic CorruptionNPR Breaking NewsNPR