All articles tagged with #political scandal
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Financial Times
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided to withdraw from his re-election campaign following allegations of fraud, impacting his political future and the state's electoral landscape.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
A hacking gang in Italy has been revealed to have built a database of high-level secrets to blackmail Italy’s elites, with wiretaps and arrest warrants exposing the plot, amidst broader political unrest and protests related to international conflicts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner addressed a skull-and-crossbones tattoo resembling Nazi imagery, explaining it was a military tattoo from his time in Croatia and expressing his opposition to Nazism, while facing scrutiny over past controversial Reddit posts and his political stance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Vermont lawmaker Sam Douglass resigned after racist and offensive messages surfaced in a chat, amid widespread calls for his resignation and his own acknowledgment of the need to set a better example, despite initially resisting pressure to step down.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Leaked racist and offensive messages from Young Republican group chats have sparked widespread backlash, leading to resignations, job losses, and calls for expulsion from the party, highlighting ongoing issues of extremism within political youth organizations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Peru's President Dina Boluarte was impeached and removed from office by Congress due to widespread outrage over rising crime and political scandals, with lawmakers citing 'permanent moral incapacity' as the reason for her removal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
South African ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead outside a Paris hotel in what is being investigated as a possible suicide, amid recent allegations of political corruption and his previous roles in South Africa's government.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has dropped out of the race for a second term amid scandals, a federal indictment, and failed negotiations for an ambassadorship, urging voters to be cautious of his opponents without endorsing any candidate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The leader of South Korea's Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, was arrested over allegations of bribing the ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee with gifts worth nearly $58,000, in connection with political favors and election-related bribes involving a former lawmaker and the ousted president's wife. The church denies the allegations, which are part of broader investigations into political and financial misconduct linked to the church and prominent political figures.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Nadine Menendez was sentenced to prison and expressed remorse, amid a broader corruption scandal involving her husband, Senator Bob Menendez, who is also facing legal issues related to bribery and abuse of power. The case highlights complex personal and political dynamics, with all co-defendants planning to appeal their convictions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by politico.eu
Peter Mandelson was sacked as the British ambassador to the US due to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, including admitted lies and calls him a 'best pal,' leading to political controversy and questions about his conduct.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by DW
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's former first lady and wife of ousted President Yun Suk Yeol, has been charged with bribery, stock manipulation, and misuse of influence as part of a broader investigation into political corruption and a recent political crisis. This marks the first time a South Korean first lady has been indicted, amid ongoing legal proceedings against Yoon and other officials.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Argentine President Javier Milei was evacuated from a campaign event after protesters threw rocks at his car, amid ongoing political tensions and corruption scandals. The incident occurred during his campaign for upcoming elections, with opposition protests and allegations of bribery involving his inner circle. Milei responded by condemning violence and addressing the scandal publicly, as his government faces declining support due to austerity measures and political challenges.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Several associates and supporters of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, including his close ally Ingrid Lewis-Martin, are expected to face corruption charges related to bribery and influence-peddling, adding to ongoing legal issues surrounding his administration, though Adams himself is not expected to be charged.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea and wife of ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on charges including bribery and stock manipulation, marking a rare instance of both a former president and first lady being jailed in South Korea. She denies the charges, which involve illegal gains from stock rigging and accepting luxury bribes, amid ongoing political and legal turmoil in the country.