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fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Luna and Leger Fernández worked in tandem to push Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell into involuntary retirement, using social media to update the public on their progress.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
#law-enforcement
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
Washington Wizards
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

'Welcome to the anabolic club!': Trial opens for former Antioch officer accused of peddling steroids

A former officer testified about a network of police selling illegal anabolic steroids, implicating several East Bay law enforcement members.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
Washington Wizards
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

'Welcome to the anabolic club!': Trial opens for former Antioch officer accused of peddling steroids

A former officer testified about a network of police selling illegal anabolic steroids, implicating several East Bay law enforcement members.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago
Law

Lawyer Cites AI Hallucinations, Responds With Pretentious Meditation On Nature Of Being - Above the Law

Lawyers are facing increasing scrutiny for filing fake case citations, with consequences likely escalating.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women, which he denies as false.
#police-officer
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police officer bombarded rape victim, 14, with inappropriate drunken messages

A former police officer was jailed for 18 months for sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old rape victim he was assigned to help.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police officer bombarded rape victim, 14, with inappropriate drunken messages

A former police officer was jailed for 18 months for sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old rape victim he was assigned to help.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

London Pride boss sacked after being accused of buying luxury goods with company vouchers

Christopher Joell-Deshields was dismissed from Pride in London for misusing vouchers intended for volunteers.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

AFL player Tristan Xerri banned for three games for disgraceful' blood smear

Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson KC stated that Xerri's behavior was disgraceful, noting the shocking nature of the act and the proximity of his hand to McGrath's open mouth.
Soccer (FIFA)
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
#education
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Headteacher banned from classroom after using school credit card to pay train fares

A headteacher in England was banned for misusing school credit cards for personal expenses over three years.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Teacher sent sexual messages to pupil and encouraged him to smoke cannabis

A teacher was found to have engaged in inappropriate communication with a pupil, raising concerns about professional boundaries.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
SF parents

Florida teacher accused of sending 5th grade girl creepy letter saying: 'I truly love you'

A Florida teacher is under investigation for writing an inappropriate love letter to a 5th-grade student.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Headteacher banned from classroom after using school credit card to pay train fares

A headteacher in England was banned for misusing school credit cards for personal expenses over three years.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Watchdog investigating how police handled Andrew Tate sexual abuse claims

The IOPC is investigating police handling of sexual abuse allegations against Andrew Tate after a four-year investigation was closed in 2019.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bill Gates apologizes over ties to Epstein

Bill Gates acknowledged a 'huge mistake' in maintaining contact with Jeffrey Epstein, apologized to staff, and stated he saw nothing illicit while denying involvement in Epstein's crimes.
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago

'Disgraceful' Met Police officer sacked for assaulting woman and death threats

A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for serious misconduct involving assault and threats against a woman he knew.
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago

'Disgraceful' Met Police officer sacked for assaulting woman and death threats

A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for serious misconduct involving assault and threats against a woman he knew.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota

Two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month appear to have lied about the details of the incident, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. The agents have been placed on administrative leave after "a joint review by ICE and the Department of Justice of video evidence has revealed that sworn testimony provided by two separate officers appears to have made untruthful statements," the spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, said.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

So What Does Brad Karp Think About The Latest Epstein File Revelations? - Above the Law

Mr. Karp attended two group dinners in New York City and had a small number of social interactions by email, all of which he regrets.
New York City
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Spurs & Villa charged over melee after FA Cup game

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa face FA misconduct charges after a post-match melee following Villa's 2-1 FA Cup victory.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps to step down following text message controversy

Phelps referred to Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress as an "idiot" and a "stupid redneck" who "needs to be taken out back and flogged."
US news
US politics
fromThe New Republic
3 months ago

The Department of Justice May Not Survive Pam Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi's tenure has severely damaged the Justice Department's competence, integrity, and nonpartisanship through firings, misconduct, and politicized decisions.
US news
fromDefector
3 months ago

Gymnastics Coach Al Fong Suspended Five Years For Physical And Emotional Misconduct | Defector

Al Fong suspended five years by SafeSport for physical and emotional misconduct; wife Armine Barutyan suspended one year.
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Michigan to 'act swiftly' if findings warrant firings

no doubt a challenging time for our university community.
Higher education
Science
fromNature
6 months ago

Retractions can reshape scientists' careers in unexpected ways

Retractions lead many researchers—especially early-career and those linked to misconduct or high-profile cases—to leave publishing and experience varied career consequences.
Television
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC following MasterChef sacking

A former MasterChef co-presenter was sacked after multiple historical misconduct allegations were upheld; he has filed a data-protection claim seeking confidential documents.
#luis-suarez
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Families' horror at funeral director who kept babies' bodies at home

I realised it were Bleu and she [Upton] says: Come in, we're watching PJ Masks.' There's a cat scratcher in the corner and I can hear a dog barking and there was another [dead] baby on the sofa. It wasn't a nice sight. I rang my mum and I'm saying: This ain't right' I was screaming down the phone [saying]: It's mucky, it's dirty, he can't stay here.'
UK news
#san-mateo-county
#corruption
fromSFGATE
9 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area sheriff's scandal spills into public view after legal team blunder

fromPadailypost
9 months ago
California

Grand jury returns 'accusation' against sheriff - she faces trial over whether she should remain in office

fromSFGATE
9 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area sheriff's scandal spills into public view after legal team blunder

fromPadailypost
9 months ago
California

Grand jury returns 'accusation' against sheriff - she faces trial over whether she should remain in office

US politics
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

FCA sacks 12 staff over misconduct as regulator moves to tighten industry rules

FCA dismissed 12 employees for misconduct as part of efforts to improve workplace behaviour in the financial sector.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Court Kicks Lawyers Off Case After Finding Fake AI Cases In Filings - Above the Law

Attorneys involved in fabricating legal citations using AI faced reprimand and disqualification, while associates were cleared of misconduct.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Border Force chief who suggested game of Naked Attraction' with colleagues was able to leave civil service with unblemished record

A senior Home Office official harassed a colleague but left the civil service with an unblemished record after a flawed disciplinary process.
fromThe Local France
9 months ago

One more Swiss city bans foreigners from its swimming pools

Numerous cases of misconduct by young people from neighboring France have led to Porrentruy prohibiting access to its municipal pool during the entire summer period.
France news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

45 allegations against MasterChef's Gregg Wallace substantiated as BBC cuts ties

The investigation led to the substantiation of 45 allegations against Gregg Wallace, primarily concerning inappropriate sexual language and humour, predominantly spanning from 2005 to 2018.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Young freelancers in TV feel real fear' about speaking up, says union leader

The Bectu union has received multiple complaints regarding Wallace’s conduct, including allegations of inappropriate behavior towards young female freelancers, emphasizing their vulnerability in coming forward.
Television
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

Four former NYPD chiefs say they were forced out after exposing misconduct tied to Mayor Adams' allies: lawsuits | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

Four former NYPD chiefs say they were forced out after exposing misconduct tied to Mayor Adams' allies: lawsuits | amNewYork

#met-police
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Civil grand jury accuses San Mateo County sheriff of corruption, misconduct

The accusation includes one count of conflict of interest and three counts of retaliation against Sheriff Christina Corpus, potentially leading to her removal from office.
US politics
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
9 months ago

Met Police officers committed gross misconduct in strip search of black schoolgirl

The strip search of Child Q was executed without an appropriate adult present, violating her rights and demonstrating a lack of care for vulnerable individuals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Bullying claims in parliament soared by 40% last year, watchdog reveals

Bullying claims in parliament have soared by 40 per cent as a growing number of MPs are accused of misconduct, raising concerns about a toxic culture.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Met Police officer who called Des O'Connor's daughter hot' faces new misconduct hearing

Detective Chief Inspector James Mason, who faced misconduct for inappropriate comments, will undergo a second misconduct hearing regarding his actions towards Des O'Connor's daughter.
#police
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Paramedic told suicidal student he couldn't wait to have sex with her

The Independent is committed to delivering quality journalism on critical issues without paywalls, funded by reader donations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Paramedic struck off after offering to take out student's tampon in emergency

A paramedic has been struck off the register after offering to remove a student's tampon during a medical emergency, demonstrating predatory behavior.
UK news
Law
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Ex-Law School Dean Sentenced To Nearly A Decade Behind Bars - Above the Law

Texas Southern University's former assistant dean was sentenced for theft and sexual crimes, highlighting issues in university governance and accountability.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Two workers fired from LAHSA had accused top executive of improper behavior

Two LAHSA employees accused the agency's CEO of misconduct, resulting in $800,000 settlements, while the agency denies the allegations.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Sheff Utd fines reach 445k after 'poor behaviour'

Sheffield United fined £180,000 for repeated misconduct, totaling £445,500 this season due to ongoing behavioral issues.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault, hostile work environment by ex-employees

Four women have filed a lawsuit against Smokey Robinson, accusing him of creating a hostile work environment and committing various acts of misconduct.
NYC music
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill

Legislation introduced to hold federal judges accountable for misconduct and abuse, ensuring investigations continue after retirement or resignation.
fromPadailypost
11 months ago

Lawyer for Sheriff Corpus responds to allegations

A lawyer for Sheriff Christina Corpus argues that the county policy manual does not govern her conduct, aiming to contest allegations against her.
Law
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
1 year ago

City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into 'possible criminal activity'

Eight Pawtucket firefighters were investigated for misconduct, leading to four firings and four resignations amid ongoing tensions with their union.
#mickey-rourke
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