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Cancel a portrait of Michael Madigan at the Capitol? That’s no picture-perfect idea.

State Rep. Ryan Spain’s proposal would keep any portrait of the former powerful Democratic House speaker, who is awaiting federal trial for corruption, from being hung at the state Capitol — though Madigan has yet to be convicted of any crime.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge delays corruption trial of Michael Madigan while Supreme Court considers case out of Indiana

Michael Madigan is among a handful of public corruption defendants in Chicago who asked that their cases be put on hold while the Supreme Court considers the corruption conviction of James Snyder, a former mayor of Portage, Indiana.

Chicago Sun-Times

Storm clouds ahead: scandals that have rocked Australian politics

Australians could be forgiven for feeling weary of political scandals. The litany of them at the federal level in recent years has been fatiguing: Robodebt, allegations of rape and sexual harassment in Parliament House, former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministries, sports rorts, ministerial affairs and bonk bans, and plenty…

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Menendez accused of taking Qatar bribes

"These new allegations are the definition of political corruption," says Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif.

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Senator Menendez faces new corruption allegations over lavish gifts from Qatar

Delve into the scandalous world of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his alleged acceptance of lavish gifts in exchange for political favors. Will justic...

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Senator Menendez accused of receiving gold bars and Grand Prix tickets

Senator Menendez finds himself in hot water once again, accused of receiving luxurious gifts from Qatar. His attorney dismisses the charges as desperate an...

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Scandal deepens: Senator Menendez faces new allegations of corruption

Senator Bob Menendez faces new allegations of corruption, adding to the mounting concerns about his integrity. The indictment against him grows stronger wi...

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NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre Faces Lawsuit Over Misuse of Funds

Wayne LaPierre, leader of the NRA, faces a lawsuit alleging corruption and financial mismanagement. Could this be the end for the controversial gun lobbyin...

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Democrat Senator Menendez faces new allegations in bribery scheme

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez faces new allegations of bribery and corruption, this time involving Qatar. The senator denies any wrongdoing and goes to t...

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Bob Menendez faces fresh corruption allegations involving Qatar

Democratic senator offered gifts in return for making positive comments about Gulf state, superseding indictment says

The Guardian - US

Kishan Reddy questions Telangana Govt’s stand on probe into KLIS flaws

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy questions if Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has forged an understanding with K. Chandrasekhar Rao regarding KLIS corruption.

The Hindu

An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s portrait from the Capitol

Madigan, the longtime Illinois House speaker, is charged with bribery and conspiracy. A lawmaker wants to ban his portrait from the House.

Chicago Sun-Times

RFK Jr. Reveals Reason Why The DoJ Dropped Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried

Last week, U.S. prosecutors decided not to pursue additional charges against Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the fallen crypto empire FTX who was found guilty of seven counts of fraud in November.

International Business Times

IAS, IPS appointments, transfers being made only after local MLA’s consent in Andhra Pradesh, alleges retired IAS officer

Retired IAS officer Chakrapani alleges MLAs control IAS/IPS appointments & transfers, leading to corruption & lack of accountability.

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The Times of India

Xi Jinping's surge and purge: What it means for China and world

It seems Chinese President Xi Jinping's purge spree of military and government officials is not over yet. Since he became the 'president for life' in March 2023, Xi has intensified his abrupt removal and sacking of officials, with a focus on People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Al Jazeera

Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections

Jailed leader’s bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.

The Independent UK

Albania's ex-Prime Minister Berisha put under house arrest while investigated for corruption

An Albanian court has ordered house arrest for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who leads the opposition Democratic Party and is being investigated for possible corruption

The Independent UK

Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s attempt to delay criminal trial

The US senator from New Jersey faces a criminal corruption trial in the next year

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China names former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister

Appointment comes two months after Li Shangfu was ousted from the role amid corruption allegations

Latin Times

Ecuador's Former Vice President To Appeal Judge's Decision To Return To Jail

Glas, who was convicted for corruption twice, requested Mexico for political asylum last week.

The Independent UK

Anti-corruption authorities to investigate Zambia's foreign minister over cash-counting video

Zambian anti-corruption authorities say they will investigate after a video on social media allegedly showed the foreign minister receiving piles of cash from a Chinese businessman

Chicago Sun-Times

Thornton Township salary ordinance is south suburbia’s latest shady deal

The ordinance is about as politically rotten and self-serving as it gets — a bid by elected officials to use tax dollars and the law to chase away political rivals. This and other shenanigans illustrate how the southern suburbs have been plagued by corruption and bad government for decades.

The Independent UK

Free Alexei Navalny from his Polar Wolf prison colony hell

The opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner is facing decades in prison on charges his supporters and the international community have denounced as politically motivated, writes Kim Sengupta. With growing concerns over his health, The Independent calls on leaders around the globe to ramp up the pressure on Putin to release…

The Hindu

ED says attempts on to prevent investigation into high-profile corruption cases in Tamil Nadu

ED has expressed apprehension that attempts were on to prevent the Central agency from conducting investigation into high-profile corruption cases registered in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

BRS Govt misused public money and promoted corruption, says Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister accuses previous BRS Government of misuse of public money and promoting corruption.

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