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New Jersey’s Bridgegate Scandal Ten Years Later: Where Are They Now

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 13, 20240

FORT LEE, NJ – It was the scene of one of New Jersey’s most high-profile political corruption scandals. In 2013, members of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s closest circle conspired to create an epic traffic nightmare on the George Washington Bridge. In 2014, that plot became national news that unfolded in newspapers and cable news stations across the globe. It has been over ten years now since the scandal first became mainstream news and a lot of time has passed. The key conspirators have all moved one. Some were convicted of crimes. Others were convicted and have since appealed and

Two New Jersey Democrat Public Officials Arrested For Corrupt Political Payback Scandal

Breaking Local News ReportJune 16, 20240

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced today that criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners. The charges include second-degree official misconduct and conspiracy to commit official misconduct, as well as third-degree perjury. The accused, Vice Chairman Christopher Milam, 45, and Board Commissioner Bryan Bush, 52, both residents of Sewell, New Jersey, allegedly colluded to obstruct payments to a civil engineering firm. This act was purportedly in political retaliation related to a dispute between a South Jersey Democratic Party

‘Do You Also Believe In Bigfoot?’: John Kennedy Grills Head Of Federal Agency Rocked By Sex Scandal

The Daily CallerMay 17, 20240

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on Thursday questioned Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg during a Thursday hearing about his leadership at the agency. The FDIC’s workplace culture is plagued by inappropriate conduct, including “sexual harassment, discrimination, and other interpersonal misconduct,” according to a recent report by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Kennedy was incredulous that Gruenberg believes he is the ideal person to run the FDIC and told him he should resign. WATCH: .@SenJohnKennedy grills FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg: “You believe you’re the person to clean up the FDIC?” Gruenberg: “I do, Senator.” Kennedy: “Do you also

Pizza Scandal Brewing in New Jersey as Portnoy Hides Flop; Gives Friend’s Pizza 8.3

Breaking Local News ReportMay 9, 20240

Morristown, NJ—North Jersey is home to what could be described as one of the biggest pizza scandals of the century after Pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy of One Bite Pizza Reviews covered obvious pizza flops in a recent review to help his friend’s business. There was no good undercarriage, no crisp to speak of, yet the pizza received a score of 8.3—unprecedented in the annals of One Bite Pizza history. Typically, Portnoy would never give a floppy football pizza a score higher than 7.5, but on Wednesday, the king of pizza was like a Russian figure skating judge who gave only

Peru’s Congress rejects attempt to impeach president amid Rolex scandal

ReutersApril 4, 20240

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peru’s Congress on Thursday voted twice against formally debating the launch of a process to impeach under-fire President Dina Boluarte, who is facing a probe into her possession of expensive jewelry, including luxury Rolex watches. Boluarte – a former vice president who was rapidly sworn in as head of state by Congress in 2022 after her predecessor was impeached – is facing a probe for alleged illicit enrichment by improperly acquiring the high-end Rolex watches. She has denied all wrongdoing, but the case was further complicated this week when the probe expanded into bank deposits

JFK Airport Taxi Dispatchers Arrested for Bribery in Livery Scandal

Breaking Local News ReportApril 2, 20240

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of nine taxi dispatchers on charges related to accepting bribes at Kennedy International Airport. These individuals are accused of allowing taxi drivers to bypass long wait lines in exchange for cash, directly impacting the integrity of the taxi dispatch system at one of the nation’s busiest airports. Four of the dispatchers face first-degree commercial bribe receiving charges for allegedly accepting over $1,000 in bribes, highlighting the severity of the corruption within this scheme. District Attorney Katz emphasized the detrimental effects of such corruption on honest, hardworking taxi drivers

New Jersey Senator Faces More Bribery Charges in Ongoing Scandal

Conservative TimesMarch 6, 20240

Senator Bob Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges TRENTON, NJ – Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted on new charges as part of a broad investigation into a bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar. This development follows an earlier indictment and comes after Jose Uribe, a New Jersey businessman implicated in the case, opted to plead guilty and assist the probe. The updated charges against Menendez include conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent, among others. These allegations build on earlier accusations of bribery and fraud. Menendez, steadfast in his denial, criticizes the prosecution’s tactics, suggesting a bias

Former FirstEnergy execs, ex-regulator indicted in Ohio bribery scandal

ReutersFebruary 12, 20240

(Reuters) -Two former FirstEnergy Corp executives, including ousted CEO Chuck Jones, and a former state utility regulator have been indicted in a public corruption case linked to a legislative bill to bail out Ohio’s nuclear power plants, state Attorney General Dave Yost said on Monday. A Summit County, Ohio, grand jury indicted former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Samuel Randazzo, Charles “Chuck” Jones and former Senior Vice President of External Affairs of FirstEnergy Michael Dowling. The trio are charged with a combined 27 felony counts. The indictments are connected to 2019 legislation, which was later revoked,

Jackson Township Recent News

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20240

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The two GOP candidates running for the Ocean County Board of Commissioners spoke to Jackson residents during an open forum at the Jackson VFW, shedding light … Jackson Police Department Request for Workplace Reform, Public Safety Director Approved by Council by Shore News Network February 29, 2024 Jackson Township Receives Crucial $2.1 Million in School Funding Amid Financial Strain by Charlie Dwyer February 29, 2024 Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today expressed his gratitude to the New Jersey Senate Educational Subcommittee for releasing $2,137,833 in funding to the Jackson School District. This … Woman Gets Police Escort

Federal Corruption Case Against Menendez, Wife Continues – Here’s What We Know So Far

Conservative TimesFebruary 1, 20240

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, along with his wife Nadine, has been indicted on multiple charges in a corruption case that has captured national attention. The accusations claim that Senator Menendez used his influential position, particularly in foreign affairs, to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar in return for bribes. This marks the second indictment against Menendez in the last eight years, with his previous trial in 2015 ending in a hung jury. Prosecutors allege that Menendez and his wife accepted various forms of bribery, including cash, gold bars, payments towards a home mortgage,

Trump Attorney Rips Fani Willis Over ‘Disturbing’ Sex Scandal, Payouts To ‘Boyfriend’

The Daily CallerJanuary 10, 20240

Trump Attorney Rips Fani Willis Over ‘Disturbing’ Sex Scandal, Payouts To ‘Boyfriend’ Harold Hutchison on January 9, 2024 An attorney representing former President Donald Trump ripped Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday over allegations she hired a romantic partner and approved payouts of hundreds of thousands of dollars to him. Willis reportedly hired Nathan Wade, a personal-injury lawyer alleged of having a romantic relationship with the Fulton County district attorney, as a special prosecutor to assist in the case against Trump, who is the subject of a 13-count indictment that includes RICO charges, according to a legal filing

Biden taps new FDIC watchdog amid harassment scandal

ReutersJanuary 8, 20240

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden has appointed Jennifer Fain, formerly of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, to head the inspector general’s office at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as that agency reckons with a workplace sexual harassment scandal, the office announced on Monday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Fain takes over as the top banking regulator faces multiple probes of an allegedly toxic workplace culture where sexual harassment in many cases went unchecked. The new probes were prompted by a series of investigative reports last year in The Wall Street Journal that led Republican lawmakers to call for FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg’s

‘DEI Protected Person’: Alan Dershowitz Explains Why Harvard Pres May Survive Plagiarism Scandal

The Daily CallerDecember 22, 20230

‘DEI Protected Person’: Alan Dershowitz Explains Why Harvard Pres May Survive Plagiarism Scandal Harold Hutchison on December 21, 2023 Harvard University law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Thursday the university’s president could survive a plagiarism scandal because she is a “DEI protected person” due to her race. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced an investigation into whether the Ivy League school ignored allegations that Harvard President Claudine Gay committed plagiarism. “There are two categories of people at Harvard,” Dershowitz said, adding, “Those that come under the protection of diversity, equity and inclusion(DEI), and the rest of the

Explainer-What is the fundraising scandal engulfing Japan’s ruling party?

ReutersDecember 14, 20230

By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is battling to stem the fallout from one of the biggest financial scandals to hit his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in decades. Prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether dozens of lawmakers received proceeds from fundraising events that saw millions of dollars kept off official party records. Several cabinet ministers have already resigned over the scandal, while the Kishida administration’s public support has dropped to around 20%, the lowest since he came to office in October 2021, raising doubts about his leadership and throwing his government into

Analysis-Japan’s political scandal may clear path for easy policy exit

ReutersDecember 13, 20230

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s political scandal looks set to wipe out heavyweights of the ruling party’s once-mighty faction favouring big monetary stimulus, easing the path for the Bank of Japan in pulling the economy out of decades of ultra-low interest rates. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced he would make changes to his cabinet as he seeks to stem the fallout from a fundraising scandal that has further dented public support for his embattled administration. The political upheaval comes at a critical moment for the BOJ, which is planning an exit from ultra-low interest rates on

Harvard’s President Didn’t Resign After Plagiarism Scandal, But Students Have Been Kicked Out Over Violations

The Daily CallerDecember 13, 20230

Harvard’s President Didn’t Resign After Plagiarism Scandal, But Students Have Been Kicked Out Over Violations Brandon Poulter on December 12, 2023 Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain in her role at the university following accusations that she plagiarized multiple papers, despite the school having disciplined students for similar offenses. The Harvard Corporation, which is one of Harvard’s governing bodies, announced Tuesday that they would remain supportive of Gay after a contentious Congressional hearing and accusations of plagiarism, although the Corporation admitted that a review of her work found “a few instances of inadequate citation.” Harvard University has disciplined students for

Australia to introduce bills on petroleum duty, PwC scandal reform

ReutersNovember 15, 20230

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will on Thursday introduce two previously announced tax bills that will raise petroleum tax revenue and legislate the government’s response to a national scandal over confidential tax plans leaked by a PwC Australia partner. Legislation to reform the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT), first flagged in the May budget, will reduce the proportion of income which can be offset by deductions and is expected to raise A$2.4 billion ($1.56 billion) out to June 2027. The change is one of 11 recommendations from a Treasury review, eight of which the government adopted in August.

Fetterman Moves to Ban Menendez from Sensitive Information After Federal Corruption Scandal

Phil StiltonNovember 5, 20230

TRENTON, NJ – On Thursday, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., proposed a resolution aimed at stripping certain congressional privileges from senators indicted for crimes impacting national security. Though the resolution doesn’t explicitly name individuals, it is perceived as targeting Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, following accusations of accepting bribes from a foreign entity and conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The proposal comes on the heels of Menendez’s participation in a classified Ukraine briefing by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which he chaired until his indictment. The resolution seeks to bar affected senators from serving on congressional committees, accessing

Fed has yet to face final reckoning two years after trading scandal

ReutersOctober 4, 20230

By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Two years after the presidents of the Dallas and Boston Federal Reserve banks left their jobs amid revelations they had traded on financial markets while helping to set monetary policy, an internal watchdog has yet to finish a probe into a scandal that has clouded the U.S. central bank’s reputation. That’s left some lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, as well as outside experts, incredulous over the state of an inquiry they argue should have been wrapped up long ago. But there has been progress: While several legislative efforts to overhaul central bank ethics and

PwC Australia flags governance overhaul following tax leak scandal

ReutersSeptember 26, 20230

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – PwC Australia will appoint outsiders to its board and publish audited financial statements as part of a governance overhaul to bring the partnership closer to public company standards following a scandal over the leak of confidential tax documents. The “big four” professional services firm has been embroiled in a national scandal since revelations in January that a former partner leaked confidential government tax plans to colleagues which were then used that to drum up work with global clients. Months of outrage have forced out 12 partners, including the chief executive, prompted public and private

One Foreign Leader Seeks to Capitalize on Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal

Phil StiltonSeptember 26, 20230

UNION CITY, NJ – The ongoing scandal involving New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is being seen as a political opportunity for one foreign leader who has been the focus of the embattled center’s ire over the past few decades. President Tayyip Erdogan expressed that the legal issues surrounding U.S. Senator Bob Menendez could serve as an opening for Turkey’s requested purchase of F-16 U.S. fighter jets. Menendez, recently charged with accepting bribes from three businessmen in New Jersey, had been a key obstacle to the sale due to his criticism of Turkey’s human rights record. He has temporarily stepped

Singer Says Murphy COVID Nursing Home Scandal Morally Unacceptable

Conservative TimesSeptember 10, 20230

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY – Senator Robert Singer (R-30) expressed moral outrage at the findings of the Justice Department’s investigation into State-run veterans homes and is advocating for immediate legislative action. “As the only veteran in the Senate Republican caucus, I have a moral duty to advocate for legislation that protects our veterans,” said Singer. “The inadequate living conditions and lack of proper care in these homes is unacceptable. This issue could have been addressed earlier if not for legislative inaction, particularly by Democrats who refused to investigate these issues.” Singer emphasized that now, in light of the DOJ report, it

Brazil Congress proposes market regulations after Americanas scandal

ReutersSeptember 4, 20230

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Federal lawmakers in Brazil suggested several measures to boost accountability in the financial market, a report showed on Monday, after retailer Americanas this year revealed a multi-billion-dollar fraud. In its final report on the Americanas inquiry, the committee of lawmakers proposed four measures for Congress to consider aimed at bolstering market regulations. The report comes weeks after the committee heard the testimonies of former Americanas executives and experts. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection in January and reported accounting irregularities of more than $5 billion. The committee’s first measure proposes changes to laws governing the responsibility of

President Biden Exits Podium Amid Questions on Economy and Corruption Scandal

Conservative TimesSeptember 2, 20230

Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden abruptly left the podium on Friday, avoiding questions from reporters about ongoing economic issues and a corruption scandal. The walk-off came ahead of the Labor Day weekend, marking a challenging end to the week for the President.

Spain’s sport court opens case against soccer boss in World Cup scandal – El Pais

ReutersSeptember 1, 20230

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Sport Administrative Tribunal (TAD) on Friday opened a case against soccer boss Luis Rubiales for “serious misconduct” after the furore caused by his behaviour following Spain’s victory in the women’s World Cup, daily El Pais reported. However, the TAD did not decide to open a case for “very serious misconduct”, which means the National Sports Council (CSD) will not be able to suspend Rubiales as head of the country’s football federation for the duration of the investigation. Rubiales sparked a storm when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s win in Sydney. He also