All articles tagged with #misconduct
Sony, Bungie, and former Bungie director Christopher Barrett have settled his $100 million lawsuit alleging termination to dodge roughly $80 million in sale bonuses from Bungie’s 2022 acquisition; Barrett’s name is being added to Marathon’s credits, a stipulation framed as vindication, while Bungie braces for further layoffs and Marathon development continues.
British authorities have launched a misconduct inquiry into police conduct after officers arrested a stabbing victim as he lay dying, raising questions about the handling of vulnerable victims and the propriety of the arrest during the incident.
Britain’s Bar Standards Board suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect amid misconduct allegations involving a female aide; Khan denies the claims. The ICC had previously suspended him after an internal investigation found serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty. UN investigators had found nonconsensual contact, but a three-judge ICC panel rejected parts of that report. The ICC is set to vote on removing Khan from office on July 24.
Joaquin Niemann was assessed a two-stroke penalty for throwing his club on the par-4 sixth hole at Shinnecock Hills during the U.S. Open, deemed serious misconduct under Rule 1.2b. After resuming play Friday, he finished the round at 8-over 78.
The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, says it has revoked Phil Mickelson’s membership following an independent investigation into alleged misconduct involving a female employee. The club emphasized it promptly supported staff and enforced its Code of Conduct. Mickelson has been away for family health reasons and has limited, if any, LIV Golf participation this season. No police evidence of assault was reported by local authorities.
Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in the San Diego area after a female employee alleged inappropriate nonconsensual contact; the club conducted an independent investigation and said the member is no longer part of the club, while Mickelson's camp says any misunderstanding has been cleared up and he is dealing with a family health matter, with no announced return date to professional golf.
Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an extramarital affair with a federal judge, including sex in the judge’s chambers during working hours; the judge was privately reprimanded by the 11th Circuit for a two-year affair with the officer, whose name and status are not disclosed. The probe follows a clerk's misconduct complaint and court records with corroborating evidence; the 11th Circuit found serious misconduct but noted potential for rehabilitation.
A NWDL update finds 162 state-level officials accused of misconduct in 424 incidents since 2013, with six new public allegations in 2025, and 30 Congress members accused since 2006; however, reporting is incomplete and many cases go publicly unreported, especially those involving staff. The data show most accusations involve men, with a roughly 60/40 Republican/Democrat split, and point to barriers like whisper networks and weak consequences. While some states enacted reforms in 2025, advocates call for stronger survivor protections, anti-defamation safeguards, and accountability, including not reelecting accused lawmakers; high-profile cases like Swalwell and Gonzales highlighted ongoing risk and the need for systemic change.
Swalwell and Gonzales resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, spurring bipartisan momentum to redraw how Congress handles harassment probes and staff protections. Lawmakers led by Leger Fernandez and Luna push for faster, stronger ethics actions—potentially expediting investigations and curbing misconduct—while others warn against rushing reforms. AOC calls it a turning point, but leaders have yet to endorse concrete rules amid ongoing investigations into Swalwell, Gonzales, and Mills, with Epstein’s case cited to illustrate cultural issues on Capitol Hill.
A Labor Department security staffer, Brian Sloan, resigned amid an inspector general investigation into misconduct by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her top aides; two other aides have left after being placed on investigative leave as the probe, led by former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, examines allegations including a romantic affair, drinking on the job, improper travel, and events arranged to advance the secretary’s personal plans, amid concerns about workplace culture and grant-making influence.
A Department of Homeland Security lawyer was removed from a case after telling a judge, 'this job sucks,' prompting questions about professional conduct and potential disciplinary steps.
A misconduct complaint against the judge who presided over the El Salvador prison deportation case has been dismissed.
WIRED reports that Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Barret Zoph faced leadership concerns over a workplace relationship with another employee, described as serious misconduct, before his departure to OpenAI; in the following weeks, multiple cofounders and researchers left for OpenAI and Meta, amid internal misalignment and ongoing fundraising discussions.
Eric Neff, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor involved in a controversial case against election software company Konnech, has been appointed as a top election watchdog in the Trump administration, raising concerns about his background and conduct in the case, which was later discredited. His appointment coincides with broader efforts by Trump to influence the DOJ and election-related investigations.
Montana's Supreme Court dismissed a misconduct case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who was accused of violating conduct rules by attacking the judiciary over a law that increased the governor's power to fill judicial vacancies, but the court found procedural issues and issued a public admonition instead.