bribery
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Several Aides Accuse Texas Attorney General of Bribery and Abuse of Power
A letter from several key aides accuses the attorney general of Texas of bribery, abuse of power and several other potentially criminal acts. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the letter was sent as a notice to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office that a “potential violation of law” had been reported to the “appropriate law enforcement…
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‘Where’s My Daughter?’ Parents of Alleged Victim Confront Publicist for R. Kelly After New Federal Charges
The visibly anguished parents of an alleged victim of R. Kelly confronted a spokesman for the singer Friday during a news conference held following Kelly’s latest arrest on new federal child pornography and racketeering charges. “Where’s my daughter at? Answer that question!” Timothy Savage, father of 23-year-old Joycelyn Savage, yelled as Kelly publicist Darrell Johnson…
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3 NYC Police Officials Arrested on Corruption Charges
Three New York City police officials were indicted on corruption charges following a federal probe that, as of mid-April, had led to five New York City Police Department commanders being placed on alternate assignments or on leave, USA Today reports. The arrests include two high-ranking officials who allegedly accepted bribes worth more than $100,000, including expensive…