All articles tagged with #expulsion
Originally Published 15 days ago — by South China Morning Post
China's anti-corruption campaign has led to the expulsion of three top military officers, including Wang Renhua, Zhang Hongbing, and Wang Peng, from the national legislature, highlighting ongoing efforts to address corruption within the military.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Axios
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is considering a vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over unproven allegations and controversial remarks, but such an effort would require a two-thirds majority in the House and is unlikely to succeed. The move highlights ongoing partisan tensions and debates over the use of expulsion and censure in Congress.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Don McKellar criticizes the WGA for expelling him and Park Chan-wook after a tribunal found their violations of strike rules were unintentional and based on misunderstandings, arguing that the decision was an overreach and a scare tactic by union leadership. He highlights the discrepancy between the tribunal's recommendations and the Board's harsh punishment, criticizing the leadership's disregard for due process and the potential influence of lawyers unfamiliar with TV production.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Australia has expelled Iran's ambassador and suspended its embassy in response to credible intelligence linking Iran to at least two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, including arson at Jewish targets, with authorities planning to list Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook and co-creator Don McKellar have been expelled from the Writers Guild of America for working on the HBO series 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, marking a high-profile rule violation amid ongoing industry labor disputes.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by IndieWire
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for violating strike rules by working on the HBO series ‘The Sympathizer’ during the 2024 strike.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by AV Club
The Writers Guild of America expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for violating strike rules by working on a project during the 2023 strike, affecting their ability to work with major studios that require WGA writers, with other writers also disciplined for strike violations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline
Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar have been expelled from the Writers Guild of America West for working on HBO's 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, marking the harshest penalty for high-profile members involved in strike violations, which could impact their future work opportunities in Hollywood.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
The Writers Guild of America expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for working on the HBO series 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, and also suspended writer Anthony Cipriano for similar violations. The guild emphasized accountability and transparency in enforcing strike rules.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Texas Attorney General Paxton plans to try to expel absent Democratic lawmakers if they do not return by Friday, but the legal process is complex and lengthy, involving court cases and potential special elections. Democrats have fled the state to block a new congressional map favored by Republicans, leading to a political standoff.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
House Majority Leader Matt Bradford introduced a resolution to create a new process for expulsion based on a member’s incapacity to fulfill duties, in response to State Rep. Kevin Boyle's criminal charges and reported mental health condition. The potential expulsion could temporarily endanger the Democratic party’s narrow majority in the House. Boyle, facing a warrant for his arrest, remains on the primary ballot, with his Democratic challenger backed by party leaders. The proposed resolution would change House operating rules to create a new expulsion process, and if Boyle were expelled, House Democrats would not have the 102 votes needed to pass bills along party lines.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
Ecuador has declared Mexico's ambassador persona non grata and ordered her to leave the country following comments made by Mexican President Lopez Obrador about the 2023 presidential elections in Ecuador. The move comes after the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, with Ecuador invoking the principle of "non-intervention" and the Vienna Convention as grounds for the expulsion. Lopez Obrador compared Villavicencio's killing to violence during Mexico's current election season and criticized the media for creating a "charged atmosphere of violence" in the run-up to the election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former GOP Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House amid federal criminal charges, has announced that he is suspending his GOP congressional campaign in New York's 1st District and will run as an independent. Santos cited the recent passing of a $1.2 trillion spending bill by the Republican-led House as his reason for the switch. He faces the task of collecting 3,500 petition signatures from voters in the district to appear on the ballot as an independent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former spokesperson for expelled congressman George Santos, Naysa Woomer, criticizes his surprise challenge to Rep. Nick LaLota as a "joke," attributing it to Santos' inflated ego from media attention during his time in office. Santos, previously expelled for misusing campaign funds, announced his intention to run in New York's First Congressional District during President Biden's State of the Union address. LaLota welcomes the challenge, vowing to hold Santos accountable. Rep. Ritchie Torres plans to introduce legislation to revoke expelled members' floor privileges, a move supported by Woomer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Five eighth-grade students at a Beverly Hills middle school have been expelled for using artificial intelligence to create and share nude images of their classmates. The school district stated that 16 eighth-grade students were victimized in the scandal, and while the details of the disciplinary action were not fully disclosed, parents of other students expressed support for the expulsion, emphasizing the need for accountability. The district also acknowledged the ongoing police investigation and the importance of teaching accountability to students.