All articles tagged with #ethics complaint
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Lawyers for Jack Smith, the former special counsel investigating Trump, have publicly dismissed an ethics complaint as unfounded, defending his conduct in prosecuting Trump and criticizing the partisan nature of the investigation by the Office of Special Counsel, which they argue is based on a false premise and threatens the integrity of the justice system.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has filed a complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging bias and prejudicial comments in her multimillion-dollar civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Stefanik, a staunch ally of Trump, has also filed ethics complaints against judges associated with cases against Trump and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The state attorney general's office has argued that Trump and his company falsely inflated statements to financially benefit themselves, while Trump faces a slew of legal woes, including charges related to the 2020 election and hush money payments to an adult film star in 2016.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has filed a complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging bias and prejudicial comments in her multimillion-dollar civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Stefanik, a staunch ally of Trump, has filed multiple ethics complaints against judges associated with cases against Trump or the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The state attorney general's office has argued that Trump and his company falsely inflated statements to financially benefit themselves, while Trump faces a slew of legal woes, including charges related to the 2020 election and hush money payments to an adult film star in 2016.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed an ethics complaint against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, accusing her of misusing public funds and hiding her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Greene alleged that Willis paid Wade a significantly higher hourly rate and used the income for luxury trips, while failing to disclose her finances as required by state law. Willis admitted to a "personal relationship" with Wade but denied any impropriety. This comes after Greene previously filed an ethics complaint against Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed an ethics complaint against Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis, who is pursuing charges against former President Donald Trump, alleging that Willis violated state transparency and ethics rules by failing to file personal financial disclosure statements and having a potentially improper relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Greene accused Willis of partisan and unethical conduct, calling the case against Trump a "political prosecution" and urging a full investigation into the allegations. Willis has denied misconduct and sought to dismiss the case, while Greene herself has faced campaign finance problems.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
A conservative policy group has renewed an ethics complaint against Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., for allegedly failing to properly disclose his wife's stock holdings, raising concerns about potential violations of federal financial disclosure laws. The complaint highlights Raskin's delayed reporting of his wife's $1.5 million stock payout and accuses him of violating the Ethics in Government Act by neglecting to report his wife's earned income in his financial disclosures from 2017 to 2020. The Center for Renewing America requests an investigation into whether Raskin took actions to benefit his wife's clients and urges the Office of Congressional Ethics to open an investigation into the matter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
Arizona Democratic Representative Leezah Sun has resigned following an ethics complaint, with the House Ethics Committee finding that she engaged in a pattern of disorderly behavior. Sun represented District 22 in the West Valley and resigned ahead of the House floor session. The House Democratic Leaders Office released a statement expressing gratitude to the Ethics Committee and emphasizing that Sun's behavior damaged the reputation of the House.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed an ethics complaint against Nathan Wade, an attorney hired by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for the Trump election interference case, alleging serious violations of state law due to his alleged failure to register as a lobbyist and disclose gifts to Willis. Greene claims that Wade, who is allegedly in a romantic relationship with Willis, received excessive payments and took lavish trips using government funds. The complaint also accuses Willis of using COVID funds to pay Wade and awarding no-bid contracts to his law firm. A hearing on the accusations is scheduled for February 15.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against DC District Judge Beryl Howell, who has presided over cases involving former President Trump and the January 6th Capitol riot. Stefanik accuses Howell of delivering a "highly inappropriate" speech that blamed the Capitol violence on "big lies" and warned of the dismissal of facts. Stefanik also criticizes Howell's relationships with Obama-era Attorney General Loretta Lynch and current Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, claiming they undermine public trust in judicial independence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Republican Representative Elise Stefanik has filed a supplement to her ethics complaint against Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron, accusing him of wrongfully denying former President Trump's request for a mistrial in his civil fraud case. Stefanik alleges bias and misconduct on the part of Engoron, claiming that he is not honoring Trump's rights to due process and a fair trial. Engoron has already ruled that Trump's company engaged in fraudulent practices, and prosecutors are seeking financial penalties and a ban on Trump and his adult children operating businesses in New York.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Rep. Elise Stefanik has expanded her judicial ethics complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York. Stefanik attached Trump's mistrial motion to her complaint, accusing the judge of bias. The motion was dismissed by Engoron, prompting Stefanik to add more examples of alleged misconduct to her complaint. The original complaint accused Engoron of exhibiting judicial bias and violating political contribution rules. The civil fraud trial stems from a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump of inflating asset values.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik for filing an ethics complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over former President Trump's New York business fraud trial. Weissmann called Stefanik's complaint "irresponsible" and stated that she should know better. Stefanik's complaint alleges bias and judicial intemperance on the part of the judge, echoing arguments made by Trump's legal team. The trial, brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James, aims to strip Trump and his adult sons of their state business licenses and seek at least $250 million in penalties. The trial is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump's business in New York. Stefanik accuses the judge of exhibiting "bizarre behavior" and "clear judicial bias" against Trump. She demands that Engoron recuse himself from the case. The complaint cites incidents where the judge allegedly expressed inappropriate bias, including a comment about Trump being a "bad guy" that was taken out of context. Stefanik's complaint comes after Trump took the stand in the trial and criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James as a "political hack" leading a "political witch hunt" against him.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Representative Elise Stefanik, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has filed an ethics complaint against Judge Arthur F. Engoron, who is presiding over Trump's civil fraud trial. Stefanik and other right-wing allies have accused the judge of bias against Trump. The complaint is unlikely to have immediate repercussions in the trial, but it is part of a broader Republican effort to discredit the judge and interfere with the case brought by the New York attorney general. The trial, which is separate from criminal cases against Trump, is currently at its halfway point.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the $250 million business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump. Stefanik, a staunch ally of Trump, accused Engoron of displaying "clear judicial bias" and "bizarre behavior." While the commission does not have the authority to remove specific judges, Stefanik's complaint aligns with Trump's efforts to undermine Engoron's rulings. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, will determine the damages and penalties for fraudulently inflating the values of Trump's assets.