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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago
Mission District

Case of Caltrain employee charged with building secret apartment in train station heads to jury

Former Caltrain deputy director accused of misappropriating funds for a personal apartment lies in a jury's hands.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The FBI Arrests a Milwaukee Judge in "a Whole New Descent Into Government Chaos"

The arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the Trump administration raises concerns over abuse of power and constitutional integrity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

How is That Not an Abuse of Power?!' Jonathan Swan Presses Karoline Leavitt On Trump Ordering Investigation of 2020 Election Official

Trump's directive to investigate Chris Krebs raises questions about abuse of power by his own standards.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Self-described 'gorilla pimp' attorney sexually exploited clients, police say

Nevada attorney Gary Guymon exploited vulnerable clients, facing serious criminal charges including sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Police kept mayor's name out of paperwork involving arrest of tow truck driver, lawsuit claims

Mayor Ellen Kamei allegedly abused her power to have a tow truck driver arrested after he towed her car from a private lot.
#san-mateo-county
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sheriff refuses to give her side of the story

Sheriff Corpus is embroiled in an abuse-of-power scandal, leading to potential removal via a special election.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

San Mateo Co. sheriff's union gives briefing amid calls for chief to resign

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is calling for Sheriff Corpus' resignation following an independent investigation alleging abuse of power and misconduct.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

San Mateo Co. officials call on Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down following explosive report

San Mateo County supervisors call for Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation amid allegations of misconduct and abuse of power.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sheriff refuses to give her side of the story

Sheriff Corpus is embroiled in an abuse-of-power scandal, leading to potential removal via a special election.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

San Mateo Co. sheriff's union gives briefing amid calls for chief to resign

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is calling for Sheriff Corpus' resignation following an independent investigation alleging abuse of power and misconduct.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

San Mateo Co. officials call on Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down following explosive report

San Mateo County supervisors call for Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation amid allegations of misconduct and abuse of power.
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#sexual-assault
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

A police chief was accused of paying $100 to rape a teen - and trying to cover it up.

A teenage girl accused former police chief Larry Clay Jr. of rape, highlighting issues of abuse of power and victimization in small towns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Women

Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed was a monster and worse than Jimmy Savile'

The case against Mohamed Al Fayed involves severe allegations of sexual assault from over 20 women, described as horrific and comparable to notorious abusers.
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

A police chief was accused of paying $100 to rape a teen - and trying to cover it up.

A teenage girl accused former police chief Larry Clay Jr. of rape, highlighting issues of abuse of power and victimization in small towns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Women

Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed was a monster and worse than Jimmy Savile'

The case against Mohamed Al Fayed involves severe allegations of sexual assault from over 20 women, described as horrific and comparable to notorious abusers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Mental health

Melbourne psychologist who had sexual relationship with client barred from practising for five years

A Melbourne psychologist was disqualified for coercing a vulnerable client into a personal relationship and controlling her post-relationship life.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC DA's chief fired for pushing underlings to back her in 'Fab Over 40' beauty contest: 'Have you voted today?'

A Bronx DA chief pressured employees to vote for her in a beauty contest, leading to her termination for violating conflict-of-interest laws.
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