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D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case
politics11 days ago

D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case

A federal judge declared a mistrial on September 28, 2026, in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. White, who represents Ward 8, was charged with accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who pleaded not guilty, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The mistrial leaves his political status uncertain, as the D.C. Council has not decided whether to strip him of committee assignments or pursue expulsion.

via The Washington Post|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock
politics11 days ago

Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock

A federal judge declared a mistrial on Monday in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberation. White, who pleaded not guilty to accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts, argued that prosecutors failed to prove corrupt intent. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who was sworn in by Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in January 2025, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The case highlights tensions over the legal standard of proof in corruption cases and the impact on local government representation in Ward 8.

via WTOP News|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
Trump’s $5,000 Promise Tests Federal Election Rules on Vote-Buying
politics28 days ago

Trump’s $5,000 Promise Tests Federal Election Rules on Vote-Buying

Trump’s pledge to pay every adult $5,000 if Republicans hold Congress raises questions under federal anti-bribery laws that bar payments for votes; however, the article notes that Hartlage precedent allows broad promises as political speech unless tied to a specific payoff to a voter. It also cites Musk’s Wisconsin actions as a state-level turnout-payments example, illustrating how the line between persuasion and illegal bribery remains debated. Beyond legality, the piece argues the broader civic risk is the transactional nature of politics and its impact on democratic norms.

via The Conversation|
#bribery#brown-v-hartlage#election-law
Unification Church leader jailed for bribery case tied to ex-first lady
world1 month ago

Unification Church leader jailed for bribery case tied to ex-first lady

A Seoul court sentenced Han Hak-ja, head of the Unification Church, to two years in prison for bribery and political funding offences after finding the church gave former first lady Kim Keon-hee Chanel bags and a diamond necklace worth about 80 million won in exchange for political and business favors; Kim admitted receiving the gifts and later apologized, and prosecutors said the case marked the first confirmed attempt by the church to buy political influence, with cash totaling about 19 million won found in Han’s safe.

via BBC|
#bribery#han-hak-ja#kim-keon-hee
Ex-Ecuador president Moreno jailed in dam bribery case
world1 month ago

Ex-Ecuador president Moreno jailed in dam bribery case

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery tied to a Sinohydro-backed contract for the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric dam; he will serve under house arrest due to age and disability and plans to appeal. Nineteen others, including family members and officials, were convicted, and Moreno is barred from public office.

via BBC|
#bribery#corruption#ecuador
politics1 month ago

Wisconsin DA: Elon Musk won’t face charges over 2025 election posts

La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke said Elon Musk won’t be charged over two March 27, 2025 social posts offering to hand out $1 million each to voters and to petition spokesmen in connection with Wisconsin’s 2025 Supreme Court election; while the posts could be framed as bribery, Gruenke argued they could also be seen as a town-hall entry or pre‑determined payments to spokespersons, making a conviction unlikely. The Wisconsin Elections Commission had previously found the posts violated election-bribery law and referred the matter to a special prosecutor; Musk’s team did not respond.

via Politico|
#bribery#elections#elon-musk
Former NM House Leader Convicted in Federal Case Tied to APS Funds
politics1 month ago

Former NM House Leader Convicted in Federal Case Tied to APS Funds

A federal jury found Sheryl Williams Stapleton, a former New Mexico House Majority Leader and APS official, guilty on all counts—including bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering—in a case centered on Albuquerque Public Schools funds paid to Robotics Management Learning Systems; prosecutors say millions were diverted and kickbacks flowed back to Stapleton via Jeff Johnson's company, including over $1 million to a restaurant she owned and a nonprofit she and Johnson ran.

via KOAT|
#albuquerque#aps#bribery
Indicted Jackson County interim chief accused of bribery scheme over 2026 race
politics2 months ago

Indicted Jackson County interim chief accused of bribery scheme over 2026 race

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts, including honest-services fraud, federal program bribery, two Travel Act violations, and making false statements, for allegedly offering government jobs to a candidate to withdraw from the 2026 county executive race; the indictment was returned July 16 and unsealed as LeVota appeared in court.

via kansascity.com|
#bribery#federal-charges#indictment
Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead
crime-and-courts2 months ago

Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead

Five people, including Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, have been indicted on bribery and related felony charges. The case will proceed with arraignments and bail decisions, followed by discovery and potential motions, then trial dates. One defendant may be extradited from the Philippines, which could delay proceedings for years. The structure of trials—whether joint or separate—and how conspiracy allegations are handled remain to be determined.

via KITV|
#arraignment#bribery#crime-and-courts
politics2 months ago

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Luke hit with 12-count bribery indictment

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted by a grand jury on 12 counts, including criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying campaign reports, in a probe tied to allegations that she accepted campaign contributions from lobbyist Tobi Solidum in exchange for helping advance a COVID-19 testing contract while she chaired the House Finance Committee in 2022. Luke took a leave of absence and ended her reelection bid; Gov. Josh Green has urged her to resign as the investigation continues, with five people indicted in the case including former Rep. Ryan Yamane.

via Politico|
#bribery#campaign-finance#hawaii
Hawaii Lt. Gov Indicted in Bribery Conspiracy Tied to COVID-19 Testing Contract
politics2 months ago

Hawaii Lt. Gov Indicted in Bribery Conspiracy Tied to COVID-19 Testing Contract

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a 2022 scheme with lobbyist Tobi Solidum over a state COVID-19 testing contract; prosecutors say Solidum offered Luke a $35,000 bribe and discussed larger payments, and Luke admitted to two $5,000 checks while denying influence on legislation. The case is part of Attorney General Anne Lopez’s January probe linked to a federal bribery investigation and also involves other defendants, including Solidum and former Hawaii officials; Gov. Josh Green has urged Luke to resign as the matter moves forward.

via Fox News|
#bribery#conspiracy#covid-19-testing-contract
Hawaii’s Lt. Gov. Faces Bribery Indictments in Expanding Corruption Probe
politics2 months ago

Hawaii’s Lt. Gov. Faces Bribery Indictments in Expanding Corruption Probe

A Hawaii grand jury indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, former Rep. Ryan Yamane, and others on bribery-related charges tied to Covid testing contracts and campaign finance, alleging Luke accepted promises of up to $70,000 to influence state funding. The case expands a long-running corruption investigation that already led to prison sentences for associates; Luke is on leave and Gov. Josh Green has urged her to resign as the probe continues.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|
#bribery#corruption#hawaii
Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty in FBI-Backed Bribery Case
politics3 months ago

Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty in FBI-Backed Bribery Case

Former Jackson, Mississippi mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in a federal bribery case tied to a proposed downtown convention center/hotel project after an FBI undercover operation. Prosecutors say Lumumba accepted five $10,000 checks totaling $50,000 and moved the project deadline to gain an advantage for agents posing as developers; the plea follows earlier guilty pleas by others, including ex-Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II, with Lumumba facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is pending, and co-defendant Aaron Banks is set for trial July 13.

via USA Today|
#bribery#conspiracy#federal-court