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crime2 years ago

Vatican Court Sentences Cardinal Becciu to Prison for Embezzlement and Fraud

The Vatican court has sentenced Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five and a half years in prison for embezzlement and abuse of office. Becciu, along with nine other individuals and four companies, was found guilty of financial misconduct related to a botched real estate deal in London and other unrelated misconduct. The court ordered confiscations of over $181 million and imposed fines on the defendants. Becciu is the first cardinal to be convicted under the Vatican's civil court system and will serve his sentence under Italian authorities.

via Fox News|
#abuse-of-office#cardinal-angelo-becciu#crime
crime2 years ago

Vatican Court Convicts Cardinal Becciu of Financial Crimes in Landmark Trial

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former adviser to Pope Francis, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail by a Vatican court for financial crimes. The charges stemmed from a London property deal that resulted in significant losses for the Catholic Church. Becciu, who denied the charges, was the highest-ranking Vatican official to face such accusations. He plans to appeal the verdict. Nine other defendants were also convicted on some counts and acquitted on others.

via BBC.com|
#abuse-of-office#cardinal-becciu#crime
politics2 years ago

Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Criminal Abuse of Office Complaint Following Meeting with VP Kamala Harris

A criminal complaint has been filed against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, accusing her of abuse of office, just a day after meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint is related to a press conference where Hidalgo accused the district attorney of leaking search warrants related to an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract. Hidalgo's comments were made on county property and livestreamed on official social media accounts. Three of Hidalgo's former staffers were previously indicted on felony charges related to the same contract. The complaint has been referred to the Texas Rangers for investigation.

via Fox News|
#abuse-of-office#covid-19-vaccine-contract#criminal-complaint
politics2 years ago

"Ken Paxton Acquitted in Texas Impeachment Trial: Truth Prevails Amid Partisan Politics"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted in an impeachment trial before the state Senate, where he faced 16 articles of impeachment accusing him of abusing his office to protect a political donor. Paxton, who has been suspended from his duties since May, will now be reinstated as attorney general. The charges against him included seeking legal counsel to withhold documents related to an investigation involving the donor, hiring an outside attorney to issue grand jury subpoenas, and allegedly receiving home renovations paid for by the donor. Despite his acquittal, Paxton still faces ongoing legal problems, including an FBI investigation into the allegations and an indictment for securities fraud.

via NPR|
#abuse-of-office#acquittal#impeachment-trial
politics2 years ago

"Impeachment Deliberations Commence for Texas AG Ken Paxton"

Texas senators have begun deliberations in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing allegations of bribery and abuse of office. The trial has divided the Republican Party, with supporters of Paxton portraying it as a plot by moderate Republicans to undermine the conservative wing. The prosecution argued that Paxton took actions to benefit a real estate investor and donor, Nate Paul, in exchange for tangible benefits. A two-thirds vote to convict on any of the 16 articles of impeachment would immediately remove Paxton from office.

via The New York Times|
#abuse-of-office#bribery#impeachment
politics2 years ago

"Impeachment Trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton: Deliberations, Closing Arguments, and Senate Decision"

The Texas Senate has begun private deliberations in the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, following closing arguments from both the House impeachment managers and Paxton's defense attorneys. The Senate will vote on whether to convict Paxton on the 16 articles of impeachment, which mostly stem from allegations of abusing his office for personal gain. To remove Paxton from office, 21 out of 30 eligible senators must find him guilty. Paxton has been under the cloud of scandal throughout his tenure, including being indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015. If convicted, he will be permanently removed from office and may be barred from seeking office again.

via CNN|
#abuse-of-office#impeachment-trial#ken-paxton
politics2 years ago

"Outside Lawyer Takes Center Stage in Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial"

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continued with testimony from Brandon Cammack, the outside lawyer Paxton hired to investigate a campaign donor's complaints. Cammack testified that his life was upended after taking on the job, as he faced cease and desist letters and was told his contract was invalid. He also stated that Paxton never asked him to break the law. Other witnesses included a credit union CEO who testified about a controversial legal opinion from Paxton's office that delayed a foreclosure sale, and a former deputy attorney general who claimed Paxton intervened in a lawsuit to help the campaign donor.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#abuse-of-office#brandon-cammack#impeachment-trial
politics2 years ago

Texas House impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton for corruption.

The Texas House has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of abuse of office. Paxton, a conservative ally of former President Donald Trump, will now be temporarily removed from office pending a trial in the Senate. The 20 articles of impeachment presented by a Republican-led House committee accuse Paxton of improperly aiding a wealthy political donor, conducting a sham investigation against whistleblowers in his office whom he fired, and covering up his wrongdoing in a separate federal securities fraud case against him, among other offences. The impeachment proceedings laid bare the rift among Texas Republicans.

via Al Jazeera English|
#abuse-of-office#impeachment#ken-paxton