misconduct
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McNicholas said he is worried that the leak will expose the private information of police whistleblowers who came forward to reveal discrimination and other misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Hui Ka Yan, the disgraced Chinese real-estate tycoon who once ranked among the world’s richest men, pleaded guilty to charges of financial misconduct and bribery last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The announcement made her the third member of Congress in the last week to resign after allegations of misconduct and a possible vote to expel them from the US House of Representatives.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Her resignation shifts attention to Republican Cory Mills, who remains under investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations and misuse of his office, all of which he denies.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
She hadn't dealt with the police much around the Morrison murder and didn't have useful information pointing to their misconduct, aside from being able to show how they were provoked by her relationship with Walter.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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