Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tag: extortion

Former police officer pleads guilty to federal extortion

"Bringing corrupt officials to justice is one of the highest priorities of this office, and we will continue to ensure that the public is protected and that criminals answer for their crimes."

Former City Council president indicted on fraud, bribery, and extortion charges

If convicted of all charges, Tamaya Dennard could face a maximum sentence of 50 years in federal prison.

Justice Department charges 4 men in Panama Papers scandal

“Today we announce the indictment of four individuals who allegedly defrauded the U.S. government through a large scale, intercontinental money laundering and wire fraud scheme, associated with Mossack Fonseca and its affiliates."

Former Pennsylvania Treasurer sentenced to prison for attempted extortion

“When an individual’s ambition trumps his or her good judgment and their otherwise good character, that’s when crimes happen… "

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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Why is Trump slowly losing his mind? Epstein bombshell coming, jail cell awaits him

Right now, Trump is operating like a madman, ripping and tearing our democracy apart and having the Supreme Court turn our Constitution into nothing more than a useless wad of paper.

Judge blocks ICE retaliation in Minnesota as protests escalate and federal force looms

A federal injunction curbing ICE conduct follows the killing of a legal observer, mounting allegations of constitutional violations, and threats of military deployment under Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Why are immigration ‘judges’ working for DOJ aka the PROSECUTION?

“The reason we’re here is because the government of the United States wants you to leave the United States. It’s my job to figure out if you have to leave. It’s also my job to figure out if you should stay.” –Federal Immigration Judge Ubaid ul-Haq

Trump’s dementia addled plan to invade Greenland violates the NATO treaty

Why are Republicans orchestrating this ‘gunboat diplomacy’ with the intent of–a rapist?

Federal agents invoke Renee Good’s killing to intimidate protesters in Minnesota

Videos, eyewitness accounts, and a sweeping state lawsuit show federal agents repeatedly referencing Renee Nicole Good’s death during confrontations with civilians as Minnesota seeks to halt a massive immigration enforcement surge.