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USAID Official Convicted in Half-Billion Dollar Bribery Scheme

Federal contractors and a USAID official have just been convicted of funneling over half a billion dollars in taxpayer-funded aid to politically connected companies in exchange for bribes, cash, gifts, and even basketball tickets, the Justice Department revealed Friday. Roderick Watson, a now-disgraced USAID contracting officer, admitted to taking more…

Wife of Former Senator ‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez Found Guilty in Bribery Scheme

The wife of disgraced former Democrat Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Nadine Menendez, has been found guilty in the same bribery scheme that led to his conviction and resignation. The pair was accused of selling political favors to foreign governments in exchange for money and a Mercedes vehicle. Raids on the…

Ex-Democrat Senator Bob Menendez Sobs in Court as He’s Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Corruption

A federal judge has dropped the hammer on disgraced former Democrat Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) during his sentencing hearing in a New York City courtroom. Menendez openly sobbed as the judge sentenced him to 11 years in prison for corruption and bribery. Lawyers for the 71-year-old Democrat had reportedly begged…

Democrat D.C Councilman Faces Expulsion as New Allegations Emerge Amid Bribery Scandal

Radical Washington D.C. Councilman Trayon White is facing expulsion after new allegations of violations have emerged. White, a Democrat, is already at the center of controversy after he was arrested by the FBI on federal bribery charges in August. Despite the bribery charges, White, who represents Ward 8, recently secured…

Another Top Aide to NYC’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams Resigns amid Corruption Scandal

Tom Pearson, a confidant and top advisor to New York City's embattled Democrat Mayor Eric Adams, has become the latest high-profile official to resign. Pearson is one of several officials, including the mayor, who are caught up in a federal corruption probe, the New York Daily News reported. In his…

NYC’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams Surrenders to Authorities to Face Federal Corruption Charges

New York City's Democrat Mayor Eric Adams surrendered himself to authorities at federal court in Manhattan on Friday. Adams was forced to surrender after federal prosecutors announced a five-count indictment against the mayor on fraud, bribery, and corruption charges. Shortly after 12 pm, Adams appeared before the judge and pleaded…

Criminal Investigation into NYC’s Democrat Mayor Expands to 5 More Countries, Including China

The criminal investigations into New York City's Democrat Mayor Eric Adams and his administration have now expanded to include five more countries, including Communist China. Federal investigators have been probing Adams' ties to Turkey's government over allegations he conspired with Turkish officials to illegally funnel foreign cash to his campaign.…

BREAKING: Democrat Sen ‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez Convicted on All Charges in Federal Corruption Trial

Democrat Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has just been found guilty on all charges in his federal corruption trial. The jury in the federal corruption trial of "Gold Bar Bob" Menendez, and two of his business associates, Fred Daibes and Wael Hana, found the senator guilty on all charges. The decision…

Defendants Caught Trying to Bribe Juror with $120,000 Cash Stuffed in Hallmark Gift Bag

A Minnesota-based trial took a bizarre turn when the defendants made a brash attempt at trying to sway the jury's verdict. The case involved five people who were convicted in a scheme that resulted in the theft of over $40 million in funds earmarked for starving children during the pandemic.…

U.S Supreme Court Rejects Corrupt Judge’s Petition to Have Bribery Conviction Purged

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a motion to dismiss a 2015 bribery conviction for former Faulkner County Circuit Court Judge Mike Maggio. The high court did so without comment, thus ending Maggio's legal journey in this case, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. Maggio was sentenced to 10 years in…