All articles tagged with #ethics violation
Originally Published 9 days ago — by WBFF
A complaint has been filed alleging ethics violations related to Kelly Madigan's appointment as Howard County's first inspector general, involving potential conflicts of interest and improper influence in the selection process.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WTOP
Several federal agencies have publicly blamed Democrats for the government shutdown, raising concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits government employees from engaging in partisan political activity. Experts suggest these statements are unusual and could lead to investigations into whether agencies are crossing ethical boundaries, potentially worsening political polarization.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violations related to a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, deepening the country's political instability and raising questions about future leadership and government stability.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is required to pay an additional $2,733.28 after a House Ethics Committee investigation found her initial payment for her 2021 Met Gala dress was below the fair market value, and she is also asked to donate $250 to the Met's Costume Institute to close the case.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Bernard Kerik, former NYPD police commissioner known for his leadership during 9/11 and later involved in legal issues, has died at age 69 after a private illness.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics
Lizette Delgado-Polanco, former CEO of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, has agreed to pay a $3,500 fine for hiring relatives and friends, including her nephew and the mother of her grandchild, without proper recusal. Her tenure was also marked by a scandal involving her chief of staff, Al Alvarez, who faced sexual assault allegations. Delgado-Polanco resigned after less than eight months and has stepped down as vice chair of the Democratic State Committee. The Ethics Commission sought a quick resolution to the five-year investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Former President Trump reportedly received a bond offer from billionaire Don Hankey to cover the full $464 million required, but his legal team claimed they were rejected by firms and the bond was ultimately reduced to $175 million, saving Trump hundreds of millions. It's unclear if Trump's lawyers knew about the offer, but legal experts suggest that if they did and failed to notify the court, it may constitute an ethics violation. The conduct of Trump's attorneys in this matter appears to be a clear violation of legal rules, and they could face disciplinary action if found to have knowingly misrepresented the situation to the court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The disciplinary panel of the D.C. Bar has preliminarily found that former Trump Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark likely violated ethics rules by pushing conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, potentially facing disbarment. The panel will consider this finding before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals makes a final ruling on Clark’s bar status. Clark's lawyer argued that his client was advocating sincerely held opinions and did not act dishonestly, while the disciplinary counsel argued that Clark had no rational basis to believe the election lies. The case raises questions about whether Clark pushed election conspiracy theories in bad faith to help Trump secure a second term.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Expelled New York Congressman George Santos, who made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union, announced his re-election bid for Congress in 2024, challenging Representative Nick LaLota. Santos was ousted from Congress in December after an Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence of ethics violations, including misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses. Despite facing legal charges, Santos is in talks for a possible plea deal. He previously mocked his old party after they lost his seat in a special election, and has a history of controversial statements and actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The News Journal
Chemours placed its CEO and financial executives on leave following an audit alleging ethics violations to secure larger bonuses. The audit revealed efforts to manipulate financial reporting by delaying payments to vendors and accelerating receivables to meet free cash flow targets, a key metric for executive bonuses. The company is re-evaluating its ethics hotline practices and has not released its year-end financial reports. The CEO received over $7.6 million in pay in 2022, with most coming from stock and non-equity incentives. The company's stocks increased by more than 10% in the first minutes of trading on Thursday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Legal analyst Rikki Klieman criticized Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' actions as "stunningly reckless" amid allegations of an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, potentially leading to an ethics violation and disqualification from the prosecution in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. The judge is expected to make a decision on disqualifying Willis within the next two weeks, with experts noting the complexity and close call of the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis' 2022 financial disclosure did not include a Miami trip allegedly paid for by her rumored lover, attorney Nathan Wade, who was hired to prosecute former President Donald Trump. The omission raises questions about potential ethics violations, as the trip was not disclosed despite being paid for by a person doing business with the county. Allegations of a clandestine relationship between Willis and Wade have emerged, prompting scrutiny and demands for an explanation, as well as a probe into the potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Carta, a cap table management startup, faced a PR nightmare after a sales employee used confidential data from a customer to craft a sales pitch for a secondary stock sale, leading to a shutdown of that business. Despite the breach, the company's annual recurring revenue was $373 million, with only $3 million from secondary sales, and its last primary round was raised in 2021 at a $7.4 billion valuation. While its current valuation is estimated to be about half of its last primary round, the company's growth over the last few years has been promising, even without the secondary markets business.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A gay sex tape scandal has rocked Capitol Hill after a video of two men engaging in explicit acts in a Senate hearing room surfaced online. The identities of the men have not been confirmed, but reports suggest that one of them may have been a congressional staffer. While consensual acts may not be considered a crime, the incident could potentially violate Senate ethics rules. The video was leaked in a private group for gay men in politics, and the U.S. Capitol Police are currently investigating the matter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Disgraced former US congressman George Santos, who was expelled following an ethics report, is reportedly making six figures by selling personalized videos on the platform Cameo. Santos has increased the price of his videos to $400 each and has had a strong debut on the platform. Despite facing federal criminal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, Santos has already sold videos to high-ranking officials. Some have criticized those who have purchased videos from Santos, highlighting his transphobic and fraudulent behavior.