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politics2 years ago

"Outside Lawyer Reveals Ken Paxton's Full Approval of Nate Paul Investigation"

Houston criminal defense lawyer Brandon Cammack testified at Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, stating that he was hired by Paxton to work on a criminal investigation into complaints made by Austin real estate investor Nate Paul. Cammack claimed that he reported directly to Paxton and received his approval for every step of the investigation, including issuing subpoenas. However, the relationship ended when Cammack received cease and desist letters from top officials in the attorney general's office. Cammack's hiring forms the basis of one of the impeachment articles against Paxton, alleging misuse of official powers.

via The Texas Tribune|
#impeachment-trial#ken-paxton#misuse-of-power
world2 years ago

Indian Official Fined and Suspended for Draining Dam to Retrieve Phone

An Indian official, Rajesh Vishwas, has been fined $642 for draining a dam to retrieve his phone without seeking permission from authorities. Vishwas, a food inspector, had dropped his Samsung phone into Kherkatta Dam in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh while taking a selfie. He claimed it contained sensitive government data. Vishwas has been accused of misusing his position and wasting 4.1 million litres of water for his "personal interest". The incident had triggered outrage in the country, with many politicians criticising the official's actions and saying that the water could have been put to better use in a country where several regions face water shortages.

via Yahoo News|
#dam#fine#india
world2 years ago

Indian Official Drains Reservoir to Retrieve Dropped Phone, Faces Backlash

An Indian food inspector has been suspended from his job for draining a reservoir in a bid to find his lost phone. Rajesh Vishwas dropped his phone in the Paralkot reservoir while trying to take a selfie. He first sent divers into the reservoir, but when they failed to find his $1,200 Samsung phone, he ordered the entire reservoir drained. The state government accused him of misusing his position and wasting fresh water at a time when it's sorely needed.

via CBS News|
#india#misuse-of-power#phone-mishap
odd-news2 years ago

"India Official Drains Dam for Lost Phone Retrieval"

A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his lost phone, which he claimed contained sensitive government data. Rajesh Vishwas dropped his Samsung phone worth $1,200 into Kherkatta Dam while taking a selfie. It took three days to pump millions of litres of water out of the dam, but the phone was too water-logged to work. Vishwas has been accused of misusing his position and wasting water, and his actions have drawn criticism from politicians.

via Yahoo News|
#dam#india#lost-phone
odd-news2 years ago

"India Official Drains Dam for Lost Phone Retrieval"

A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his lost phone, which he claimed contained sensitive government data. Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector, dropped his Samsung phone worth $1,200 into Kherkatta Dam while taking a selfie. It took three days to pump millions of litres of water out of the dam, but the phone was too water-logged to work. Vishwas has denied misusing his position, but his actions have drawn criticism from politicians.

via BBC|
#dam#india#lost-phone
politics2 years ago

"Texas House Committee Recommends Impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton for Alleged Corruption"

The Texas House has filed 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of a range of criminal acts, including bribery, misuse of power, and obstruction of justice. The articles allege that Paxton violated his duties of office by directing employees to intervene in a lawsuit between a nonprofit and a political donor, misusing his power to issue legal opinions to help the donor avoid foreclosure sales, and violating laws regarding the appointment of outside attorneys. Paxton is also accused of engaging in bribery by benefiting from the donor's decision to employ a woman with whom Paxton was having an extramarital affair and receiving extensive renovations to his home in return for favorable legal help.

via The Texas Tribune|
#bribery#impeachment#ken-paxton