Tag: conspiracy
Former California cops charged with conspiracy and vandalism
“No matter the source of hate, we must stand up and denounce it. We are heartened that these officers are facing consequences for their reported hateful actions.”
Killing the dream 50 years on
Perhaps conspiracy theories had been put on ice for awhile, but the nation only became more divided over Vietnam.
Martin Shkreli’s former lawyer convicted for fraud scheme
Greebel was convicted on Wednesday of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Former LA County Sheriff convicted on federal felony charges
While planning to appeal, former Sheriff Lee Baca faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Former Aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo Arrested on Corruption Charges
Besides charging two former Cuomo aides with multiple counts of bribery, extortion, and fraud, federal prosecutors also announced public corruption charges against state official, Alain Kaloyeros, president of the State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic Institute.
NY Assembly Speaker Arrested for Accepting $4 Million in Bribes
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was recently arrested and charged with numerous counts of conspiracy, fraud, and extortion. With some politicians abusing their positions and accepting dark money, how can citizens fully trust their government?
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Workers in 600 cities to mobilize against ‘billionaire takeover’ in massive May Day protests
Nationwide demonstrations set to challenge Trump administration’s pro-wealth policies, mass arrests, and immigrant crackdowns as unions and grassroots groups unite across all 50 states.
US Jews to Trump: Stop using antisemitism charges to repress dissent and undermine liberty
Thankfully, this consortium of thoughtful Jewish organizations has countered this travesty with a united effort and lucid arguments.
How to stop an autocrat
What can Americans learn from the citizens of Brazil, Poland, and South Korea who defeated the dragons threatening their democracies?
$28 trillion in climate damage traced to 111 top polluters, study shows
New research links fossil fuel giants to trillions in heat-driven economic losses, offering fresh momentum for climate liability lawsuits worldwide.
Humanity on path to climate collapse as study warns 16 tipping points at risk
New research finds current climate policies put Earth on a collision course with multiple environmental tipping points, threatening irreversible damage to global systems.