Supervisor Andrew Do in Southern California Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme

Man guilty of murdering toddler found in bathroom

Isabella Wheildon's mother is cleared of her murder, but has admitted causing or allowing her death.

Man guilty of 'vulnerable' woman's murder

Paul Irwin will be sentenced in December for killing Tiffany Render, who bled to death.

Russian bribery seeks to skew Moldova’s presidential run-off

Officials estimate $100mn spent by Moscow as second round follows upset last month for pro-EU president Maia Sandu

Business - Financial Times - November 3

"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.

'Fat Leonard' Francis sentenced to 15 years in massive military bribery scandal

Former Navy contractor Leonard Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," the mastermind of one of the largest U.S. military bribery scandals, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for his role in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

US jails Fat Leonard in Navy's biggest bribery scandal

The businessman had previously pleaded guilty to bribing senior officials with cash and sex parties.

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme that has also led ...

Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital

Political observers say Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment could intensify a long-running battle between city Democrats and Mississippi Republicans.

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Indian chair of Adani Group, worth about $85bn, accused of agreeing to pay bribes to obtain solar energy contracts. Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men, has been indicted in New York over ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani Strike at Heart of Modi’s India

The U.S. indictment names Gautam Adani, one of India’s richest businessmen, but it points to an even bigger target: how business is done there.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi’s government. Gautam Adani is widely regarded as one of the most powerful men in India, as ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

$20bn wiped off Adani corporate empire after bribery charges

US corruption charges against one of India’s richest men sent shares in his businesses reeling

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK and France open bribery and corruption probe into French defense firm Thales

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

FirstFT: Trump picks Pam Bondi as US attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws

Also in today’s newsletter, McKinsey closes in on $600mn opioid settlement, and why the lesbian pay premium is narrowing

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere agree to contract extension

The Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere agreed to terms on a contract extension, New York announced Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

India and Germany agree green hydrogen roadmap

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery

Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communique

World - Financial Times - October 26

Jon Jones agrees to anger management classes

Jon Jones has agreed to attend four hours of anger management classes to resolve a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Ravens agree to trade for Panthers WR Johnson

The Ravens are acquiring wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Panthers, pending a physical.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

German coalition, opposition agree on anti-Semitism crackdown

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Germany, Somalia agree to step up deportations

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Trump and Zelenskyy agree to "advance" cooperation in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to "advance" cooperation in its war with Russia on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has ...

Monaco agrees extension to host F1 until 2031

Monaco will continue to host Formula 1 races until at least 2031 after a new six-year deal is agreed.

Supervisor Andrew Do in Southern California Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme

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