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Six politicians plead not guilty in alleged NYC mayor's race plot

FBI Wiretaps - NBC News

New York State Sen. Malcolm Smith and five other politicians pleaded not guilty Tuesday to corruption charges in connection with an alleged plot to buy a line on New York City's mayoral ballot. The allegations revived public concerns about a documented culture of exploitation in Albany that has prompted officials to seek legal recourse to induce change.

 

Jurors reach verdicts in Bell, Calif., corruption trial

Bell Corruption Trial

More than a month after testimony ended, a jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the so-called "Bell 6," who are accused of misappropriation of public funds in a scandal that left a small city southeast of downtown Los Angeles nearly bankrupt.

 

Mayor arrested in California city pay scandal

The mayor and seven other current and former officials of the small Los Angeles suburb of Bell were arrested on Tuesday on charges related to a pay scandal, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said.

 

Blagojevich found guilty on just one of 24 counts

Blagojevich found guilty on just one of 24 counts

Jury finds former Ill. governor guilty of lying to federal agents; judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on remaining 23 counts.

 

Top Dems rally around Rep. Rangel at NY fundraiser

New York's Democratic political establishment came out in force for embattled US Rep. Charles Rangel on Wednesday, packing a sold-out fundraiser to praise Rangel's service to the city and state over a 40-year career recently tainted by ...

 

Texas mayor who killed self faced spending probe

The mayor and her teenage daughter have been found shot to death at their home, city officials said Wednesday July 14, 2010. Police discovered the bodies of Coppell Mayor Jayne Peters, 55, and Corrine Peters, 19, Tuesday evening, community information officer Sharon Logan said. Police found no signs of forced entry, Logan said.

Senh: If you're kill yourself, just kill yourself, don't take anyone else with you.

 

Blagojevich wants Obama to testify at his trial

Blagojevich wants Obama to testify at his trial

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked a federal judge on Thursday to issue a subpoena for President Barack Obama to testify as a witness at his corruption trial....

 

Mayor set to resign over corruption probe

Mayor set to resign over corruption probe

A mayor in New Jersey is expected to announce his resignation Friday in connection with a corruption scandal plaguing the state.

 

N.J. corruption scandal figure found dead

N.J. corruption scandal figure found dead

A political consultant who was one of 44 people arrested last week in New Jersey's massive political corruption scandal has been found dead in his apartment.

 

Burris Says Blago Wanted Cash

Burris Says Blago Wanted Cash

Illinois Sen. Roland Burris claims he did not pay the $10,000 requested by former Gov. Blagojevich's brother.

 

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