misconduct
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Hill had previously pleaded guilty to misconduct in office, perjury and obstruction of justice and had been forced from a job she loved.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
In reality, he was an ex-military police officer who’d been dismissed for misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Trump’s Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer also resigned amid a misconduct probe.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
"The misconduct in this case was persistent, repeated, and was an abuse of professional position which demonstrated a reckless disregard for patient safety and professional standards," Tighe said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He didn't have any juvenile criminal history—no prior arrests, no misconduct in school, no delinquencies or prior court appearances.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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