political corruption

  • Former Rep. George Santos Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

    Former U.S. Representative George Santos, once a rising figure in Republican politics, was sentenced Friday to 87 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges tied to his 2022 congressional campaign. The ruling marks a dramatic fall for the ex-lawmaker, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 amid growing legal and ethical…

  • US Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty of Bribery and Conspiracy Charges

    US Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has been convicted of bribery offenses and conspiracy to act as a foreign agent following a month-long trial. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, found Menendez guilty on all 16 counts, including bribery, honest services wire fraud, extortion, and obstruction of justice. Businessmen Wael Hana, Fred Daibes, and Jose Uribe, who…