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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.

Sepp Blatter's 17 - year reign over FIFA, the governing body of world soccer is effectively over, after the organisation suspended him and other officials in connection with investigations into alleged corruption.

Not in Mexico, where neighbouring state Michoacan has become a battleground, with armed vigilantes battling the Knights Templar drug cartel and a federal investigation into the possible corruption of more than 1,200 local police officers.

The U.S. investigation into bribery and corruption at the governing body of world soccer took another twist Tuesday, as FIFA denied claims that its number two official, Secretary - General Jérôme Valcke, was involved in a suspect payment linked to the award of the 2010 World Cup to South Africa.

The RCMP now has more than 30 ongoing investigations into violations of Canada's Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act.

Recent developments, including ongoing investigations into bribery and corruption at the Company's subsidiaries in Mexico, China, Brazil, and India; new revelations of accounting fraud at the Company's China operations; a recent ruling by a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge against the Company for its illegal discipline of employees; and, the NLRB decision to authorize a nationwide complaint against the Company for violations of the National Labor Relations Act, highlight the need for enhanced oversight of Wal - Mart's corporate culture and behavior.

The Tigers are one of four programs with an assistant coach indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud, conspiracy and bribery charges stemming from the FBI's investigation into corruption across college basketball.

Amid the FBI's sweeping investigation into widespread corruption in college basketball, NCAA president Mark Emmert announced the formation of a group to examine «a system that clearly is not working.»

The Department of Justice is soon to announce more about a corruption investigation into college basketball.

The Trojans are one of the four teams to have an assistant coach charged so far in the ongoing federal investigation into college basketball corruption.

It may take months or even years for the total impact of the FBI's expansive investigation into wide - spread corruption throughout college basketball to be clear.

The confluence of events that resulted in the Pac 12 producing only one squad with a résumé worthy of avoiding Dayton involves a sprawling federal investigation into corruption across the sport, a shoplifting incident in China that drew in President Trump, missed opportunities in non-conference play and a talent - stuffed preseason title contender's inability to reach its ceiling.

The UK Government's so called «investigation» into Football corruption has been going on for years, but we can probably tie the starting date of the current enquiry to 2011.

One of the seven FIFA officials held in Switzerland as part of an investigation into massive corruption at football's governing body has been extradited to...

After 22 months and scrutiny of more than 2m documents FIFA's three - pronged internal investigation into corruption among its elite has ended in the dull thud of anti-climax.

Anderson and I both testified before the NY Senate Judiciary Committee headed by Hon. John Sampson in ongoing public office corruption investigations into the very courts Judith Kaye was head of.

The President has deliberately refused to institute proper investigation into reports of corruption allegations involving his appointees including the grievous BOST scandal, activities at the National Communication Authority, allegations against his two deputy chiefs of staff, the cash for seat scandal, inflation of cost, breaching of procurement regulations, illegal oil deals with foreign companies, bribes taking at the Presidency, etc..

The NYT tells the story of the 2011 bootlegging case that turned out to be the tip of a criminal scheme that within three years would be used as evidence in an unimaginably larger case, a federal corruption investigation that would ultimately reach deep into New York City's highest offices of power.

The candidates also pushed for the passage of a bill that would give the attorney general's office the ability to independently launch investigations into political corruption, which the office currently lacks.

But when Walker learned last year of a federal investigation into potential corruption in Nassau County government, including circumstances surrounding the payment, he spoke to the contractor several times «in an attempt to convince the contractor to conceal the existence of the $ 5,000 payment from the grand jury,» according to authorities.

These revelations were uncovered by the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption as part of a broad investigation into the spending of campaign funds by state lawmakers that was shut down when Gov. Andrew Cuomo abruptly disbanded the Commission last month.

De Blasio said Friday that he would return donations from one of the businessmen at the center of the FBI's widening investigation into NYPD corruption.

Kruger has been the focus of an FBI corruption probe into alleged influence peddling since 2008, and the investigation is still ongoing, a source said.

The Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption had begun an investigation into tax breaks like these and their connections to campaign contributions, but canceled a planned subpoena of REBNY's records after Cuomo's top adviser called one of the commission's chairs «in a fury,» according to the New York Times.

Such contracts to politically connected companies have been at the center of both the federal corruption conviction of former state Sen. Dean Skelos and a federal investigation into Mangano's chief deputy, Rob Walker.

The incumbent president is however seen to be fighting corruption by some government members, [134] and a fellow politician of an opposition party, [135] after ordering investigations into scandals.

In recent years, the sheriff's office was involved in a federal investigation into political corruption in Suffolk that led to the conviction of Edward Walsh, the former corrections lieutenant under the outgoing sheriff, Vincent DeMarco.

He testified in Audiencia Nacional as a witness in the framework of the investigation into the Gürtel corruption scandal, of the illegal financing of his party.

The voting wrapped up a session clouded by federal investigations into corruption and the sentencing of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D - Manhattan) and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Nassau County) to federal prison on bribery and extortion charges.

Teachout made a splash in Cobble Hill on Saturday when she called for an investigation into the sale of Long Island College Hospital (LICH), calling the state's sale of the hospital to a developer a case of «classic corruption.»

This has culminated in the CID starting investigations into allegations of corruption made by Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as Kwame A-Plus, against President Akufo - Addo's two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Francis Asenso - Boakye, and Abu Jinapor.

The PPP said it was important the nation opened fresh and independent investigations into the failed housing deal as part of the commitment to fight corruption.

Contrary to the distorted facts being peddled around by apparatchiks of the ruling party, President Mahama initiated investigations into activities at BOST when he got hint of corruption at the place.

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 three executives were arrested and charged last year with bribery as part of a larger corruption investigation by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara into Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Buffalo Billion economic development program.

After a rocky summer, de Blasio's poll numbers had begun to rise, though he now faces questions about federal investigations into police corruption, his fundraising practices, and elevated lead levels in the blood of NYCHA residents.

The contracts mean the de Blasio administration and his campaign accounts have a full quiver of attorneys to help them deal with investigations into corruption at the NYPD and possible city actions that benefited de Blasio donors.

The legislature's most powerful Democrat is the target of a federal investigation into Albany corruption.

Sources said the sultry «high - end» lady of the evening who goes by the name of «Candi» was hired by Jona Rechnitz, the wealthy real estate mogul who has secretly pleaded guilty to bribing NYPD officials and is cooperating with federal investigations into police corruption and some of the mayor's fundraising activities.

State Sen. Dean Skelos (R - Rockville Centre), Long Island's highest - ranking legislator and majority leader of the Senate, is the focus of a federal investigation into allegations of corruption.

The Capitol is beset by federal investigations into corruption and bribery involving at least five lawmakers, one of whom wore an FBI wire to try to ensnare fellow legislators.

Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi plans to plead guilty to felony corruption charges stemming from the investigation into improprieties in his office, The New York Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the case.

The U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in New York have been investigating Mr. Skelos and his son, Adam, as part of a wider probe into allegations of corruption in Albany.

The investigation into Skelos comes on the heels of the indictment of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who is facing an assortment of corruption charges.

He also has created an election - year headache for Cuomo with his investigation into the early demise of the governor's corruption - busting Moreland Commission, and his decision to take up where the commission left off with its various campaign finance probes.

A special grand jury has voted to indict several people in connection with the Nassau County district attorney's monthslong investigation into corruption in the Town of Oyster Bay, according to sources with knowledge of the case.

Then there is corruption — from the police officer demanding cash to ignore a minor driving offence, to the massive sums mentioned in investigations into allegations of graft involving senior public figures.

By this petition, we humbly request your noble Commission to launch a full - scale investigation into this matter in line with your mandate under article 218 (a) of the 1992 Constitution and section 7 (1)(i) of the Act 456, 1993 as amended and to establish whether or not the conduct of ACP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah in question, amounts to abuse of office, corruption and perversion of justice.

The two de Blasio donors at the fulcrum of a sprawling federal corruption investigation into the mayor's fund - raising activities and the actions of police commanders took pride in their connections with top NYPD officials.

However, it's unclear if the latest corruption news — including the FBI raid of Queens Assemblyman Bill Scarborough and the reported investigation into a land purchase by Senator Kathy Marchione — will spur officials to include ethics in the budget.