Sentences with phrase «proven a controversial figure»

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The annulment proved controversial amongst political and business figures, who pointed out the three - and - a-half-year gap since the near - collapse of RBS, and the coincidence of the referral taking place during a political argument over bonus payments to the current head of the bank.

Mr. Donovan became a controversial figure nationally after a grand jury he impaneled decided not to indict a white NYPD officer involved in the death of black Staten Islander Eric Garner last year — but he proved tonight his support remained strong in his home borough, which is roughly 70 percent white and home to many cops and their families.

The charismatic Wagner proves to be as controversial a figure as you're going to encounter onscreen, as he somehow comes off as simultaneously likable and despicable.