Sentences with phrase «included police corruption»

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

The city has difficulty providing basic services, including police protection, and it has suffered from mismanagement and political corruption.

«Other stand - out recommendations include a bill designed to address the exploitation of our tax laws and exploitation of Nigerians by multinational firms by Femi Obagun, and a brief policy for more stringent laws against rapists, a Workers Protection Act, an Alternate Financing to Economic Growth Act, a Policing and State Security Act, and a Government Transparency and Anti Corruption Act.

Over the past few weeks, a series of loosely related public corruption investigations coordinated by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara have spilled into public view, with targets including high - ranking New York Police Department officials, the union representing city jail guards, and the political fundraising activities of several people with ties to New York City's mayor.

The ethics refresher was ordered as the burgeoning federal probe into police corruption has resulted in the transfers of nine officers, including eight high - level supervisors, many of them stripped of their guns and badges, for their dealings with two wealthy Brooklyn businessmen who are also large donors to Mayor Bill de Blasio and were on his Inauguration Team.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton revealed for the first time Thursday that arrests of NYPD cops would be the likely outcome of a corruption scandal that includes allegations of sex with prostitutes on a private jet.

Off the top of my head the biggest ones are: (1) corruption within the Buildings & Grounds Department (2) corruption involving school district vendors over-billing and paying bribes and kickbacks that led to those two Federal indictments and convictions; (3) corruption involving police harassment of a woman on behalf of the manager of a local beach club; (4) a child rapist operating out of a public middle school; (5) an illegal gambling and pornography web site operated by members of the New Rochelle Police Department; (6) a retired police officer defrauding charities including St. Jude's Children's Research; (7) illegal asbestos handling and asbestos removal at an elementary school; (8) an effort to artificially inflate the salaries and pensions of senior police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean police harassment of a woman on behalf of the manager of a local beach club; (4) a child rapist operating out of a public middle school; (5) an illegal gambling and pornography web site operated by members of the New Rochelle Police Department; (6) a retired police officer defrauding charities including St. Jude's Children's Research; (7) illegal asbestos handling and asbestos removal at an elementary school; (8) an effort to artificially inflate the salaries and pensions of senior police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean Police Department; (6) a retired police officer defrauding charities including St. Jude's Children's Research; (7) illegal asbestos handling and asbestos removal at an elementary school; (8) an effort to artificially inflate the salaries and pensions of senior police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean police officer defrauding charities including St. Jude's Children's Research; (7) illegal asbestos handling and asbestos removal at an elementary school; (8) an effort to artificially inflate the salaries and pensions of senior police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean police commanders; (9) the relationship between the New Rochelle Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean Police Commissioner and a corrupt contractor, a man who has since been convicted on Federal corruption charges; (10) the sordid history of former New Rochelle Schools Administrator Freddie Dean Smith.

Topics included Kerik and how Dietl reconciles his criticism of Mayor de Blasio's «corruption», Kerik's comment that children should be specifically taught how to safely interact with police, the continuing possibility of Dietl running in the Republican primary and possible union support, the «raise the age» initiative and mayoral control of schools.

The probe includes investigations into those behind a push to ban horse drawn carriages in the city, as well as corruption within the New York City Police Department.

«The Nato summit will be an opportunity to exchange views, and, I hope, find agreement on a common way forward, taking into account the new US effort including more support for Pakistan, a greater effort to strengthen the Afghan police, more coordinated aid and visible steps by Kabul to fight corruption,» he wrote.

An NYPD sergeant is accusing the police department of covering up the worst sins in the 2015 Queens karaoke club corruption scandal, including a plot to frame a precinct commander for rape.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said his pursuit of a police commissioner to lead a department rocked by corruption and gang killings will include internal and external candidates, although he stopped short of calling it a nationwide search, which legislative leaders want.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton revealed for the first time Thursday that arrests of NYPD cops would be the likely outcome of a corruption scandal that includes allegations of sex with...

Police Promote 37, 000 Officers including 5, 000 Traffic Wardens; Dismiss 51 for Corruption.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Monday his pursuit of a police commissioner to lead a department rocked by corruption and gang killings will include internal and external candidates, although he stopped short of calling it a nationwide search, which legislative leaders want.

The main goal of the protestors is against Wall Street corruption and greed, but the group has rallied against a number of other issues, including unemployment, economic inequality, college tuition rates, police brutality, health care and even the execution of Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis.

The Legislature includes many «honorable and ethical people,» the prosecutor said, but lawmakers have done a poor job of self - policing against corruption.

A flurry of subpoenas have been issued in the wide - ranging probe, which also includes investigations into those behind a push to ban horse drawn carriages in the city as well as corruption within the New York City Police Department.

Increasing the role of the CCRB would lead to greater consistency in reviewing misconduct cases, explained Citizens Union Executive Director Dick Dadey, as there are numerous entities currently involved, including the Department of Investigation (DOI), Commission to Combat Police Corruption and NYPD.

Katko's other awards earned throughout his career include the Distinguished Service Award in 1997 for his work in a international drug trafficking investigation and the Director's Commendation from FBI Director Robert Mueller in 2002 for prosecuting Schenectady police officers in a police corruption case.

«Mr. Donovan has rejected multiple debates on Wall Street issues,» said Schneiderman spokesman James Freedland, «including one scheduled earlier this month in Syracuse, because he knows it must be hard to defend his hands - off approach to policing corporate corruption when New Yorkers are losing their homes and life savings due to white collar crimes.»

That includes cooperating in related corruption investigations involving the New York City Police Department and Mayor's Office.

Includes information about street and dating scams, police corruption, prostitution and HIV, and more.

BBC News (2/15/13) reports: «Police have arrested five people in eastern Sicily suspected of involvement in Mafia corruption over contracts to build wind farms, Italian media report... The mayor and a councillor in the small town of Fondachelli Fantina, in Messina province, were among those detained... The five face charges including extortion, fraud and Mafia association... The investigation, which began in 2009, is linked to sub-contracts awarded to build energy farms near Agrigento, Palermo and Trapani.»

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Prior to joining our team of litigation attorneys as a partner in 2004, Curt spent five years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida in the Major Crimes, National Security and Public Corruption Sections taking on high profile cases, including one of the largest police corruption scandals in the history of the CityCorruption Sections taking on high profile cases, including one of the largest police corruption scandals in the history of the Citycorruption scandals in the history of the City of Miami.

The Official Corruption Unit investigates and prosecutes allegations of corruption which include bribery attempts made to public officials and allegations of misconduct by state, county and local officials, including judges, elected officials and policeCorruption Unit investigates and prosecutes allegations of corruption which include bribery attempts made to public officials and allegations of misconduct by state, county and local officials, including judges, elected officials and policecorruption which include bribery attempts made to public officials and allegations of misconduct by state, county and local officials, including judges, elected officials and police officers.

Additionally, Mr. Levy worked with the Official Corruption Unit, where he supervised a twenty member staff that included attorneys, State Police detectives and accountants.