Corruption

Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Acquitted Of Federal Corruption Charges

The trial for the councilman and his wife was the second over honest services wire fraud charges.
11/04/2022

New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested On Corruption Charges Related To Campaign Contributions

The state’s second-in-command and second Black lieutenant governor surrendered after a federal investigation.
04/12/2022

Grand Jury Investigates Former Kansas City Detective Who Allegedly ‘Exploited And Terrorized’ Black Residents

The ex-captain allegedly targeted Black people for decades.
10/17/2021

Former NC Mayor Sentenced for Corruption

Patrick Cannon will spend close to four years behind bars.
10/14/2014
Kwame Kilpatrick Released From Jail

Kwame Kilpatrick Files Appeal for a New Trial

Kilpatrick says his first trial was not fair.
09/07/2014
Jury Deliberations in Ex-Mayor's Case Delayed

10-Year Sentence for Ex-New Orleans Mayor Nagin

Nagin faces prison time for bribery, corruption charges.
07/09/2014

Sentencing Nears for Former New Orleans Mayor

Ex-New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin to learn fate on July 9.
07/07/2014