misconduct
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Khan has repeatedly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, with his lawyers describing the decision as "unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
This is the fourth publicly reported judicial misconduct matter this year, and likely won’t be the last.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
In September 2025, after a law clerk reported misconduct to the chief district court judge, Ross initially lied about it.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Miss Preston was convinced that the best way to correct minor misconduct was a little drudgery, and housework was the pinnacle of drudge.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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