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Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took bribe of diamond earrings: Prosecutors

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Breaking News

NEW YORK — Prosecutors have accused a top aide to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams of accepting diamond earrings from two real estate developers, then pressuring…

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CPD officer charged, allegedly let someone use department-issued radio for $500: officials

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:32AM CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago police officer is facing bribery charges. The attorney general says Officer Alain Dillon let…

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Trump to Pardon Honduran Ex-President Serving 45-Year Drug Sentence

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · World News

Planned pardon of Hernández, convicted for cocaine trafficking, comes before the country’s election. José de Córdoba Source link

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Private investigators tried to bribe sex assault victim of former Stockton officer, DA says

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

Two private investigators are accused of tampering with an investigation into a sexual assault case against a former Stockton police officer and attempting to bribe a victim, according…

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Alleged plot to bribe a juror with $100,000 upends former heavyweight boxer’s NYC drug trial

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 · Breaking News

NEW YORK — Three men were arrested Monday for allegedly trying to pay up to $100,000 in cash to a juror at the Brooklyn drug trial of a…

Read more Alleged plot to bribe a juror with $100,000 upends former heavyweight boxer’s NYC drug trial

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 · Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of…

Read more MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

2 sheriffs, 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme, officials say

October 30, 2025November 2, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Federal authorities on Thursday announced indictments against 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers, that allege the officers took bribes…

Read more 2 sheriffs, 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme, officials say

Federal prosecutors charge Smartmatic in $1 million foreign bribery case in Miami

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 · Miami, Florida Local News

Smartmatic co-founder Roger Piñate was charged with foreign corruption and money laundering in Miami federal court Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, related to securing voting machine elections contracts in…

Read more Federal prosecutors charge Smartmatic in $1 million foreign bribery case in Miami

Strip club executives charged with bribing NY official to avoid paying $8M in taxes

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Finance

A company that owns strip clubs around the country and several of its executives have been charged with bribing a government official with free trips to some of…

Read more Strip club executives charged with bribing NY official to avoid paying $8M in taxes

Things to know about the bribery prosecution of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 · Breaking News

NEW YORK — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is already in prison. His wife is headed there next. The onetime political power couple’s criminal prosecution culminated Thursday with…

Read more Things to know about the bribery prosecution of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez

Wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez set to be sentenced for role in bribery scheme

September 10, 2025September 11, 2025 · Breaking News

NEW YORK — The wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced Thursday after she was convicted of selling her husband’s influence for bribes…

Read more Wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez set to be sentenced for role in bribery scheme

Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court

August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 · Technology

MIAMI (AP) — Smartmatic, the elections-technology company suing Fox News for defamation, is now contending with a growing list of criminal allegations against some of its executives —…

Read more Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court

Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court

August 20, 2025September 2, 2025 · Technology

MIAMI — Smartmatic, the elections-technology company suing Fox News for defamation, is now contending with a growing list of criminal allegations against some of its executives — including…

Read more Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court
Federal judge sets April 21 date for Mayor Adams’ trial, hears arguments on motion to toss bribery charge | amNewYork

Federal judge sets April 21 date for Mayor Adams’ trial, hears arguments on motion to toss bribery charge | amNewYork

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

Mayor Eric Adams exits federal court following a Nov. 1 conference in his federal corruption case. District Court Judge Dale Ho set an April 21, 2025 trial date…

Read more Federal judge sets April 21 date for Mayor Adams’ trial, hears arguments on motion to toss bribery charge | amNewYork
Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes

Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 · US News

NEW YORK — The man once heralded as the architect of Mexico’s war on drug cartels was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on…

Read more Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes
Prosecutors ask for July trial for embattled DC Council member Trayon White – WTOP News

Prosecutors ask for July trial for embattled DC Council member Trayon White – WTOP News

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Prosecutors in D.C. are asking a judge to set a July trial date in the case of Trayon White, the Ward 8 Council member facing corruption charges following…

Read more Prosecutors ask for July trial for embattled DC Council member Trayon White – WTOP News
Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

October 7, 2024October 16, 2024 · Politics

NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw clashed over abortion and immigration Sunday in their first debate for New Jersey’s Senate seat, open…

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A look inside the indictment accusing New York City’s mayor of taking bribes

A look inside the indictment accusing New York City’s mayor of taking bribes

September 27, 2024October 1, 2024 · Politics

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has never been shy about his globetrotting ways. But he’s not always said how he bankrolled years’ worth…

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DC Council member Trayon White pleads not guilty to bribery charge – WTOP News

DC Council member Trayon White pleads not guilty to bribery charge – WTOP News

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr., pleaded not guilty Thursday to a bribery charge during an arraignment in U.S. District Court.  D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr., pleaded…

Read more DC Council member Trayon White pleads not guilty to bribery charge – WTOP News
Prosecutors ask for July trial for embattled DC Council member Trayon White – WTOP News

DC Council member Trayon White was arrested on bribery charge – WTOP News

August 19, 2024August 21, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

D.C. Council Member Trayon White’s arrest Sunday was in connection with a bribery charge, federal authorities say. Court documents filed in U.S. District Court accuse the Ward 8…

Read more DC Council member Trayon White was arrested on bribery charge – WTOP News
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