Tag: Corruption
Corruption Case: L.A. Politician’s Aide Escapes Jail in ‘Casino Loyale’
In 2020, George Esparza pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring to violate federal anti-racketeering law. He was a major cog in the complex $1.5 million graft scheme that bought Huizar 13 years...
Fiore Allegedly Defrauds Donors Including Lombardo – Nevada Independent
In 2019, former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore allegedly took donations meant for a fallen police officer's memorial and used them for personal expenses, including rent. One of the donors was Gov. Joe...
Ford Receives Donations from Alleged Straw Donor Scheme Family – Nevada Independent
Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada recently announced that he received $16,000 in donations from members of a politically connected family involved in a campaign finance scandal. The donations came from David Duong, CEO...
Macau Customs Officer Charged in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme
A Macau customs officer is one of the 93 individuals who have been charged in connection with an illegal sports betting operation that extended into Hong Kong and Guangdong Province.The Macau Judiciary Police apprehended...
UK Tory Party Election Betting Scandal: New Suspect Named
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is currently investigating a new suspect in the Tory Party election betting scandal. Nick Mason, the party's chief data officer, is the latest individual to be implicated in the...
Former Oglala Sioux Leader Sentenced to 22 Months for Tribe Embezzlement
Former Oglala Sioux Leader Sentenced for EmbezzlementJulian Bear Runner, who served as tribal president for the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota from January 2019 to January 2020, has been sentenced to 22 months in...