All articles tagged with #conflict of interest
Originally Published 12 days ago — by BBC
Labour has criticized Tory shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson for representing sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, raising concerns about conflicts of interest related to the transfer of funds from Abramovich's Chelsea FC sale, which is delayed due to legal disputes and UK sanctions.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC News
A Georgia judge has temporarily halted the scheduled execution of Stacey Humphreys to address concerns about conflicts of interest involving two parole board members in his clemency process, ensuring a thorough review before proceeding.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CNN
The article discusses concerns over a $6 billion merger between Trump Media & Technology Group and fusion energy company TAE Technologies, highlighting potential conflicts of interest for Donald Trump, whose financial stake could influence government decisions on fusion energy, raising ethical questions and fears of favoritism in the emerging clean energy sector.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Guardian
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are challenging the death penalty and federal charges, citing potential bias from Attorney General Pam Bondi due to her past work with a lobbying firm representing UnitedHealth Group, which could influence her impartiality in the case involving Mangione's alleged murder of a CEO. A court hearing is scheduled for January to address these concerns.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC News
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue that the death penalty should be suspended in his federal murder case due to Attorney General Pam Bondi's alleged conflict of interest, stemming from her financial ties to a lobbying firm that represents UnitedHealth Group, which could bias her decision-making in the case.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione argue that Attorney General Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest in seeking the death penalty due to her financial ties to UnitedHealth Group through her previous work at a lobbying firm, which they claim violates Mangione's due process rights. Mangione is charged with stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the case is ongoing with disputes over evidence and prosecutorial conduct.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by CNN
Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue that Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision to seek the death penalty was tainted by a conflict of interest due to her prior lobbying work for UnitedHealth Group's parent company, which they claim violated his due process rights. They seek to bar prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty and to exclude certain charges and evidence, citing her financial ties and public statements as evidence of bias.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Maryland Matters
Maryland State Senator Ron Watson resigned from his role as interim senior adviser to the Prince George’s County schools amid ethics concerns and legal restrictions on holding secondary government jobs, after the ethics committee denied his exemption request.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug center, resigned amid investigations into his personal conduct and a lawsuit alleging he made false statements and used his position for personal vendettas, highlighting ongoing leadership instability at the agency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The Washington Post has published several editorials that did not disclose Jeff Bezos's financial interests, raising concerns about transparency and conflicts of interest, especially given Bezos's ownership of Amazon and its financial ties to the topics discussed.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Scott Bessent, a wealthy former hedge fund manager and landlord, claims to understand soybean farmers' pain due to tariffs that have hurt U.S. soybean exports to China, despite not being a farmer himself. His holdings and partial failure to divest from assets raise ethical concerns amid ongoing trade negotiations and political scrutiny.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
President Trump's family is linked to a Florida drone company, Unusual Machines, which received its largest Pentagon contract, raising concerns about conflicts of interest, especially given Trump Jr.'s involvement and financial stake in the company, amidst broader allegations of family enrichment during Trump's presidency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
President Donald Trump is seeking a $230 million settlement from the Justice Department for investigations during his presidency, a move considered unprecedented, with questions raised about potential conflicts of interest and the decision-making process involving his own influence.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Money Talks News
The article emphasizes the importance of asking if your financial advisor is a fiduciary, as this ensures they prioritize your best interests, helping you avoid costly conflicts of interest and high fees, and provides guidance on how to verify their fiduciary status.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
President Trump and his legal team have requested approximately $230 million from the Justice Department to settle two federal damage claims related to investigations into him, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of top DOJ officials who previously defended him. The claims concern the Russia interference investigation and the Mar-a-Lago classified documents search, with no clear indication if discussions are ongoing. The situation has sparked criticism over ethics and the appropriateness of such claims, especially given the involvement of officials with personal ties to Trump.