Tag: public_corruption
-
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
-
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
-
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