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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Tool of a tyrant': Former FBI head James Comey's daughter fired by Trump

Maurene Comey emphasized the importance of condemning abuses of power, stating that fear can undermine decision-making among remaining prosecutors. She urged her colleagues to stand firm against tyranny.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol's attempt to impose martial law on December 3 led to an arrest warrant being issued by a South Korean court due to potential evidence tampering.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Brad Lander arrest is abuse of power' by ICE and feds, NYC mayoral candidates and organizations say | amNewYork

City Comptroller Brad Lander's arrest by federal agents at immigration court was widely condemned as an abuse of power.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Spare a Thought for the Snitch

The Boston Globe's Spotlight team reveals police misconduct in exploiting informants in New Bedford, highlighting systemic abuse and lack of oversight.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | It's Not Just Trump. The Presidency Has Become Too Powerful.

The overall pattern of presidential action over the past few decades reveals an escalation of power grabs that put the country on a terrible course even before Mr. Trump took office again.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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

This is a case about abuse of power and abuse of authority. Mr. Navarro abused his authority as rail operations director in multiple ways, multiple times, affecting multiple people.
Mission District
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fromThe Nation
3 months 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.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump From Retaliating Against Susman Godfrey Law Firm

A federal judge ruled against Trump's campaign to punish Susman Godfrey, citing it as an abuse of power tied to a personal vendetta.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

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

fromemptywheel
3 months ago
US politics

Trump's Latest Weaponization Is about Historic Loyalty Oaths as Much as Current Ones - emptywheel

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Trump's Latest Weaponization Is about Historic Loyalty Oaths as Much as Current Ones - emptywheel

Trump's recent Executive Orders exemplify his ongoing abuse of power, threatening the integrity of free speech and the democratic process.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Former LASD jailer pleads no contest to sex crimes against inmate

A former LA Sheriff’s custody assistant pleaded no contest to sex crimes against an inmate and faces an eight-year sentence.
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