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No 10 behaviour described in Sue Gray report is ‘horrifying’, says Simon Case

Cabinet secretary reveals he is facing disciplinary proceedings over Partygate, but denies knowing of culture at the time

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022

Accounting giant Ernst & Young admits its employees cheated on ethics exams

Ernst & Young is being fined $100 million by federal regulators after its employees cheated on ethics exams.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2022

House Ethics refers Del. San Nicolas to prosecutors over alleged campaign improprieties - Roll Call

House Ethics is sending allegations on Guam Del. Michael F.Q. San Nicolas to federal prosecutors after finding he misused campaign funds.

Roll Call · Jun 24, 2022

Former Democratic candidate for Florida governor indicted

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost to Ron DeSantis four years ago, was indicted Wednesday on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and making false statements during his time as Tallahassee mayor and run for governor.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 22, 2022

Wisconsin attorney general raises $1.1 million this election cycle

According to campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has raised $1.1 million and spent $257,084 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. Kaul is currently ranked fifth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

Ballotpedia · Jun 22, 2022

Microsoft limits access to facial recognition tool in AI ethics overhaul

Company also restricts use of custom neural voice technology owing to deepfake concerns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

Tories line up to demand Boris Johnson replaces ethics chief who resigned in protest

Senior Conservatives hit out at Boris Johnson could just not replace Lord Geidt. But Tory MPs tonight voted to block a Labour plan to replace the ethics chief if the role is unfilled for two months

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Texas attorney general raises $5.9 million this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has raised $5.9 million and spent $6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and May 14, 2022. Paxton is currently ranked seventh in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

Ballotpedia · Jun 21, 2022

Boris Johnson: Lord Geidt ‘believes Carrie job claim ripe for investigation’

Ethics adviser who quit in fury thinks allegation ‘could be a matter for his successor’

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Labour seeks to ensure Johnson quickly appoints new ethics adviser

Opposition motion would mean potentially hostile candidate could get job if role is not filled within two months

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022