misconduct

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The homicide investigation by Horry County police is now under scrutiny by a special prosecutor, and a state grand jury is reviewing evidence of alleged police misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

At the same time, Lively has framed the dispute as a test case for California’s relatively new law protecting people who speak publicly about sexual misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

They are also being investigated for potential gross misconduct.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Police have asked the Cabinet Office not to publish certain documents, because of their investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office by Lord Mandelson.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Some folks in the office said I should explain in my complaint that I was a civil rights attorney working on police misconduct cases.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson