Tag: Bribery
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Former Houston Employee Charged in Public Corruption Bribery Scheme
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has brought to light a significant case of public corruption within the City of Houston. Former Public Works maintenance manager, Patrece Lee, along with four vendors, are now facing charges related to a bribery scheme involving waterline repair and inspection contracts. The charges, totaling 14 felony counts, were announced…
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Third Person Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case Against South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar
A new development has emerged in the ongoing bribery case against South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar (D), as a third individual connected to the scandal has pleaded guilty. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, is reportedly linked to the allegations of bribery involving nearly $600,000 from Azerbaijan. According to reports from the Texas…
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Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Cellphones into California Medical Facility
SUISUN CITY, Calif. – In a recent development, a correctional officer hailing from Suisun City has admitted to accepting bribes from inmates to smuggle in cellphones at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. The guilty plea was confirmed by U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert. Stephen Crittenden’s Actions Stephen Crittenden, aged 44, worked as a prison guard…
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POLITICS
Sen. Bob Menendez and Wife Face New Obstruction Charges in Bribery Case Eyewitness News has the latest details on the unfolding legal saga. New Charges Added Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, are facing additional obstruction of justice charges in connection to bribery allegations. The charges accuse them of accepting various incentives, including gold…
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José Huizar Sentencing: LA Councilman Faces Corruption and Bribery
Disgraced former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar is set to be sentenced on Friday for leveraging his influential position to solicit over $1.5 million in cash and benefits from real estate developers. The charges include conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and tax evasion. Huizar’s illegal activities involved manipulating…
