Bribery News & Breaking Stories

Senator Menendez faces second corruption trial with wife implicated. Charges include bribery, fraud, and more. Political future in jeopardy.

US congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife charged with accepting $600,000 in bribes. Denies charges. Could face decades in prison.

Trump's former assistant testifies in hush-money trial, claims he signed checks while multitasking, may argue he was distracted running the country.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas mysteriously absent from oral arguments, sparking speculation. Controversial rulings and luxury lifestyle add to intrigue.

Melania skips husband's trial, ex-BFF hints she doesn't care. Will she show up at all? Scandalous details revealed! #MelaniaTrump #Trial

Viral Summary: Lan sentenced to death for embezzlement, bribery, and violating banking regulations in Vietnam. Built network of fake companies for fraud.

Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas arrested at Mexican embassy in Quito, sparking diplomatic tensions. Mexican government plans to challenge move.

Senator Bob Menendez faces intensified legal battle as new charges emerge, alleging corruption and obstruction of justice, despite maintaining innocence.

Donald Trump loses case, banned from New York corporations for 3 years. Must pay $354.9m for fraudulently overstating net worth.

Former friend testifies that the personal relationship of a Georgia prosecutor and special prosecutor began before the latter was hired.

"House Ethics Committee probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz widens with ABC News reporting "multiple new witnesses" in investigation."

Arizona GOP chairman resigns after accusing Senate candidate Kari Lake of blackmail, saying she threatened to release a secret recording.

Former Chinese national football team coach confesses to paying bribes and match-fixing in an anti-corruption documentary aired on state broadcaster.

Former child factory worker Lee Jae-myung rose to become a presidential contender in South Korea, fighting inequality. He was recently stabbed.

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges in California, intensifying scrutiny as Joe Biden's son and 2024 election backdrop.

Felicity Huffman opens up about her involvement in the college admissions scandal and shares how she's giving back.

Federal agents raided the home of a top fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prompting Adams to abruptly cancel a planned White House meeting.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted on charges of acting as a 'foreign agent' and accepting bribes.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Senator Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery and corruption charges.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) refuses to comment on whether Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) should resign following his indictment, sparking controversy.

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has been charged with bribery for the second time, with federal agents finding over $480,000 in cash hidden in his home. Menendez is accused of using his position to benefit the Government of Egypt in exchange for bribes.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's extramarital affair with a donor's employee is at the center of his impeachment trial.

Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced to prison for accepting benefits while favoring USC in county contracts.

The possibility of a mug shot for former President Donald Trump following his arraignment in Georgia could have significance for both his supporters and detractors. While some experts argue that the impact of a mug shot has diminished with Trump's multiple indictments, others believe it could still become an iconic symbol. Trump himself may try to capitalize on the image, as he has done with previous indictments, to rally his supporters for a potential 2024 presidential bid. The interest in a potential mug shot may depend on how it delivers in terms of its impact and whether it becomes an iconic image.

Two IRS whistleblowers claim Hunter Biden benefitted from abuse of authority and interference from President Joe Biden's Department of Justice in the investigation into his alleged tax crimes.