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No Immediate Ruling On 'Unusual' Move To Drop New York Mayor Corruption Case

A US federal judge peppered a top member of Donald Trump's Justice Department with questions Wednesday during a hearing over the office's extraordinary move to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

International Business Times

A State Cop Lionized for Nabbing Drunk Drivers Is Suspected of Taking Bribes To Let Them Off the Hook

New Mexico State Police Sgt. Toby LaFave, "the face of DWI enforcement," has been implicated in a corruption scandal that goes back decades and involves "many officers."

Reason

Federal Judge To Hear Arguments On Dismissal Of NYC Mayor's Case

Federal judge to hear arguments on DOJ's motion to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, sparking controversy and resignations.

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Judge grills DoJ prosecutor on motion to dismiss Eric Adams indictment

Emil Bove, Trump’s acting deputy attorney general, was sole team member to appear at hearing over New York mayor

The Guardian - US

Justice Department and New York City mayor face judge's scrutiny in bid to dismiss criminal charges

Justice Department lawyers and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are set to face a federal judge who is signaling that he's unlikely to rubber stamp their request to drop corruption charges weeks before an April trial

The Independent UK

Justice Department Attorney Resigns Amid Corruption Case Fallout

Justice Department attorney resigns amidst controversy over dismissal of corruption case involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

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Federal Judge To Consider Dismissing Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor

Federal judge to review dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, sparking controversy and calls for investigation.

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Eric Adams's Corruption Case Dismissal Shows 'Overwhelming Evidence' of 'Quid Pro Quo': Former Watergate Prosecutor

A former Watergate prosecutor urged the judge overseeing Eric Adams's corruption case to further investigate the Justice Department's dismissal request.

Latin Times

How banks, lawyers and lobbyists in the west help post-Communist kleptocrats stay rich

Kleptocracy, a term derived from the Greek for “rule by thieves”, describes a system where business success and political power are inextricably entwined. Political elites exploit their position to siphon off public wealth, entrenching their power through corruption, patronage and repression.

The Conversation

Federal Judge Orders Hearing On Mayor Adams Corruption Charges

Federal judge schedules hearing on Justice Department's request to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams in New York City.

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Eric Adams, Trump and a New York story that’s stress-testing the rule of law

The Trump DoJ’s move to drop corruption charges against the US’s highest-profile mayor has caused alarm

The Guardian - US

Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge has scheduled a Wednesday hearing in the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, ordering lawyers to address the reasons why the Justice Department asked to dismiss corruption charges and the “scope and effect” of the mayor's consent

The Independent UK

Punjab: Vigilance Bureau chief Nageswara Rao assumes charge

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) G Nageswara Rao, IPS, on Tuesday assumed charge as the Chief Director of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) at Vigilance Bhawan, a release said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NY Governor Considers Removing NYC Mayor Amid Corruption Allegations

Governor Hochul considers removing Mayor Adams amid resignations and dropped corruption charges, leading to internal turmoil and calls for resignation.

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The Guardian - US

Trump praises Elon Musk as pair repeat familiar criticisms of opponents – as it happened

World’s richest man and key Trump aide appears to play down influence in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News

AAP

Disgraced MP 'never asked for a dollar' from $48m deal

Former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire says he never expected payment for his part in a multimillion-dollar property deal he helped broker.

AAP

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.

Reason

Pervasive Police Corruption in Albuquerque Explains Why a Teetotaler Was Arrested for DWI

A driver who was acquitted of drunk driving joins a class action lawsuit provoked by a bribery scheme that went undetected for decades.

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Four Top Deputies Resign From NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Administration

Resignations of top deputies in Eric Adams' administration lead to governance challenges amid corruption case. Mayor faces scrutiny and calls for resignation.

The Guardian - US

Four deputies to New York mayor quit in fallout over dropped corruption charges

Departures follow justice department shelving charges widely seen as reward for Eric Adams helping Trump administration

Latin Times

Eric Adams Faces Imminent Resignations From Top Officials As Fallout Over Corruption Charges Dismissal Continues

Adams reportedly met with three deputy mayors over their desire to leave his administration

The Guardian - UK

The US led the charge against global corruption. Now Trump is clearing the way for kleptocrats

Britain used to solicit money that the US would not touch – but with oligarchs and fraudsters on the rise, it must now uphold the law, says author Oliver Bullough

AAP

'Do me a favour': MP 'misled' watchdog over taped calls

Ex-MP Daryl Maguire allegedly expected payment for a property deal he helped broker and then made misleading comments about it to a watchdog, a court has heard.

Latin Times

'I Think That's Ridiculous': Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Denies Eric Adams Quid Pro Quo Allegations

Trump-appointed Border Czar Tom Homan denied accusations that the Trump administration's Department of Justice dismissed federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for Adams' cooperation on new immigration-related measures.

The Guardian - UK

How a faded New York hotel became a lethal political battleground

Storm over White House bid to halt corruption charges against mayor Eric Adams in row over migrant shelter

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