Prosecutors and defense attorneys present their final cases in the trial of ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan, accused of racketeering. Closing Arguments Begin in Michael Madigan’s Historic Racketeering Trial Chicago: So, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is heating up. Closing arguments kicked off on Wednesday, and it’s a big deal. This is…
Sheng Thao, the former Oakland Mayor, is indicted by a federal grand jury as investigations into corruption deepen Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Federal Indictment Amid Scandal Oakland: So, it looks like former Mayor Sheng Thao is in some serious trouble. Just a day after the FBI raided another local politician’s home, news broke…
The FBI searched San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo’s home, possibly linked to a broader corruption investigation involving local figures Thursday Morning What’s Up: East Bay FBI Probe at San Leandro Councilmember’s Home San Leandro: The FBI showed up at Councilmember Bryan Azevedo’s house on Wednesday with a search warrant. This might connect to last year’s…
Michael Madigan’s legal team has wrapped up their defense in a high-profile racketeering case, with closing arguments expected soon. Michael Madigan Concludes Defense Against Federal Racketeering Charges Chicago: So, Michael Madigan’s legal team just finished their case in this big racketeering trial. They’re trying to convince the jury that the feds went too far with…
Mayor Adams’ defense trust is deep in debt, with only $2,200 raised recently, raising concerns ahead of his upcoming trial. Mayor Adams’ Defense Trust Faces Nearly $1 Million Deficit After Fundraising Struggles New York: So, it turns out Mayor Adams is in a bit of a financial pickle. His defense trust is almost $1 million…
Scott Stringer aims to restore trust by banning donations from lobbyists and contractors in his mayoral campaign Scott Stringer Proposes Ban on Lobbyist Donations in NYC Mayoral Race New York City: In a bold move, mayoral candidate Scott Stringer is pushing to ban donations from lobbyists and city contractors. He believes this will help rebuild…
The LAFD’s Fire Prevention Bureau is under fire for years of misconduct and negligence leading up to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. LAFD Fire Prevention Team Faces Corruption Allegations Before LA Fires Los Angeles: The LAFD’s Fire Prevention Bureau has been in hot water for a long time. They’ve faced serious accusations of corruption, laziness,…
Corruption within China’s military is rampant, raising concerns about its readiness and modernization goals. China’s Military Corruption Crisis Threatens Ambitious Plans for 2027 Beijing: Corruption is a big issue in China’s military, affecting even top leaders. This has led to serious questions about how ready the military is and whether it can achieve its goals.…
Michael Madigan concluded his testimony, expressing regrets about his dealings with Danny Solis amid a corruption trial. Michael Madigan Reflects on Regrets After Testifying About Danny Solis Madigan thought he had made it clear to Solis that there was no “quid pro quo” back in 2017. He decided to give Solis the benefit of the…
The Supreme Court is reviewing an appeal from Patrick Daley Thompson, who argues he was wrongly convicted of misleading bank regulators. U.S. Supreme Court Considers Appeal from Former Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson Thompson, who comes from a well-known political family, wants the justices to interpret the law more narrowly. He was found guilty in February…
