All posts tagged "bribery"
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4.6K1Editors ChoiceConvictions of Ex-Texas Mayor and Developer Upheld, Legal Battle Continues While Couple Remain on Bond
Appeals Court Verdict is Vacated in Part, No Doubt to Aid the Extended Time Before these Convicted Felons Actually Report to Prison.
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486Dark MoneyHefty Cash Bribes Aimed Towards Lt Gov Dan Patrick’s Gavel in Impeachment Trial of AG Ken Paxton
Presiding over impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick receives $3 million cash bribes (donations).
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704BigLawLewis Brisbois Co-Founder Accused of Embezzlement of the Firm’s Funds for Personal and Family Financial Gain
Bob Lewis took steps to avoid recognizing funds in the relevant tax year, thus under-reporting income in violation of tax laws.
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549Federal JudgesAnother Light Prison Sentence for a Political Felon and One Percenter in Corrupt US Federal Courts
A former state senator and member of a powerful Arkansas political family was sentenced to 46 months for bribery and filing false...
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2.4K1Federal JudgesBerleth’s Misconduct Warranted Disciplinary Action and Criminal Referral. Judge Sim Lake Rejected All.
Texas Lawyer Berleth's misconduct mirrors a case we highlighted on LIF, the Allan Campbell Pen Series. Judge Lake's Reprimand is Offensive.
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1.9KAppellate JudgesJudge Charles Eskridge Removes State Court Case Against Him to His Domain, the Houston Federal Courthouse
Attorney Justin Pfeiffer does not hold back as he alleges Judge Eskridge conspired with Judge David Hittner and 5th Cir. Judges against...
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1.3KFederal JudgesJudge Jimmie Moore is Above the Law, Even in an ExtraJudicial Capacity
First, Judge Moore is not convicted for bribery, rather he gets probation. Second, he is not disbarred either. Outrageous on both counts.
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1.7KAppellate JudgesWhat’s Defined As Legal Extortion and Do Attorneys Receive Immunity from Prosecution?
Attorney Mousavi was thereby attempting to obtain the property . . . from another . . . by a wrongful use of...
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940Fifth CircuitDespite Merger, Knight is Still Bringing Frivolous Lawsuits for Corrupt Petrobras Entities
However, from the oral arguments, Petrobras has strong support from Justice Brett Busby, a fmr Judge Tjoflat clerk ("a little gloss here").
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722Dark MoneySteven Dozinger Escapes from Jail After 6 Weeks But Will He Be Alive in 6 Months?
Donziger's legal team had requested his release under the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
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913Gov AbbottThird Court of Appeals in Austin Tell AG Ken Paxton to Get Ready for Trial by 4 Whistleblowers
Thursday’s ruling from the Third Court of Appeals held former state employees can pursue their claims under the Texas Whistleblower Act.
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1.1KBankersFollowin’ the Dirty Money Leads to Petrobras and Bankers JPMorgan in Brazil
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether JPMorgan Chase & Co played a role in an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme.
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3.9KEditors ChoiceCriminal Trial II After Fifth Circuit Appeal Finds Corrupt Laura Jordan and Dowry Hubby Guilty, Again
Our elected officials are held to the highest standards, and former Mayor Laura Jordan traded her responsibility to serve her constituents to...
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1.3KFederal LawFormer Detective and FBI Task Force Officer Christopher Collare Found Guilty by Jury
A federal jury convicted veteran detectiveChristopher Collare of Carlisle, Penn. Police Dept, who was also a task force officer with the FBI
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2.1KLaws In New YorkElder Abuse and the $55,000 Bribe by Supreme Courthouse Director and Lawyer Husband Prosecuted by Manhattan D.A.
Melissa Ringel violated her oath as an official of the court when she brazenly circumvented the rules to assist her lawyer husband,...
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894Editors ChoiceAttorney General Paxton is Seeking a Third Term As Opposition Increases. But Will The State’s First Circuit Change Venue Decision?
Prosecutors in the felony fraud case against Attorney General Ken Paxton are asking the full 1st Court of Appeals to review their...
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2.3KLawyer ComplaintsCelebrity LA Lawyer Tom Girardi’s Lavish Lunches and Parties for State Bar of California Labeled ‘A Mistake’
The Cali bar wants to disbar Girardi, accusing him of misappropriating millions in client funds, dishonesty and more. The Bar needs a...
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1.2KFederal JudgesPolice Chief Cops to Social Media Retaliation and Another Officer Charged with Sexual Misconduct and Bribery
West Hazleton Police Chief Brian Buglio Charged With Civil Rights Violation under the Color of Law and Officer Charged with Federal Bribery.
