Corruption

Russia March 3

Russia-Ukraine war: AG Garland taps veteran federal prosecutor to head task force targeting Russian oligarchs

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday the appointment of a longtime federal prosecutor to head the department’s newly formed task forced aimed at investigating the actions of Russian oligarchs and others involved in corruption or trying to evade sanctions. 

Corruption January 31

Massachusetts man faces bribery, extortion and other charges related to a casino project

A Mashpee Wampanoag tribe man will appear in Boston federal court for charges related to a planned casino project.

Los Angeles October 20

Los Angeles councilman suspended amid indictment on federal corruption charges

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office Wednesday amid a federal indictment on corruption charges.

Los Angeles October 18

Los Angeles councilman facing federal corruption charges will 'step back' from participating in meetings

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas will "immediately step back" from participating in council and committee meetings as he faces federal corruption charges, according to a letter he sent his colleagues Monday.

South Africa July 15

South Africa deploys 25,000 troops to end week of rioting

South Africa's army began deploying 25,000 troops Thursday to assist police in quelling the weeklong riots and violence sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

Crime March 30, 2021

Brother of Honduran president sentenced to life in drug case

The brother of Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after he was convicted on drug charges.

UNITED NATIONS February 20, 2021

Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of Libya weapons ban violations in UN report

A United Nations report accuses Blackwater founder Erik Prince of assisting in violations of an international arms embargo on Libya, placing the military contractor at risk of U.N. sanctions, according to a diplomat with access to the report.

Corruption November 3, 2020

Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison this week, sister claims

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison this week, his sister reportedly claimed Sunday.

2020 Presidential Election October 18, 2020

Live updates: Hunter Biden's alleged emails become a campaign issue

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Friday described revelations from a slew of emails in a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden as being part of a Russia-backed smear campaign.

2020 Presidential Election October 17, 2020

Live updates: Hunter Biden emails become presidential campaign issue

One participant in an explosive email thread allegedly involving Hunter Biden has corroborated the veracity of the messages, which appear to suggest a payout for Biden's father, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, as part of a deal with a Chinese energy firm.