Preet Bharara
Why Preet Bharara showed up at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn in Ohio
Hint: He really wants you to care about state attorneys general races.
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Attorneys general to sue President Trump over foreign payments, Puerto Rico opts for US statehood in disputed (non-binding) vote, Russian opposition leader detained ahead of Moscow rally, and more.
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Fired by Trump Was Investigating Health Secretary Tom Price, Report Says
Preet Bharara was apparently looking into the controversial stock trades Price made during his time as a Georgia congressman.
Why Did Donald Trump Fire the Most Famous Anti-Corruption Prosecutor in America?
Donald Trump promised to keep Preet Bharara, the US attorney in New York known for going after shady Democrats and Republicans alike. This weekend, the president changed his mind.
The Man Behind Bitcoin's $4.5 Million Ponzi Scheme Earns Lenient Sentence
Trendon Shavers lamented how he “royally messed up.”
What You Need to Know About the Corruption Scandals Consuming New York City
Diamonds, sex with prostitutes dressed as flight attendants, helicopter rides—the allegations are wild.
What We Know About the Largest-Ever Gang Bust in New York
Gang members are suspected of having a hand in at least eight murders—as well as terrorizing people with the threat of random violence.
One of the Most Powerful Politicians in New York Was Just Found Guilty of Corruption
The only question is what kind of impact former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's fall will have on the way things get done in New York.
Sitting in on the Corruption Trials of Two of New York's Most Powerful Politicians
For the past few weeks, New Yorkers have had a rare privilege: They've been able to watch not one, but two legislative leaders fight federal charges in court.
Feds Say Former UN General Assembly President Lived Large Off Chinese Bribes
John Ashe has been charged for his alleged role in a $1.3 million bribery scheme that occurred while he was a top UN official.
Why Did the Feds Bust Rentboy?
Last week's raid of the gay escort site led to accusations that the authorities were motivated by homophobia or simply wasting resources.
Will More Cameras, New Rules for Guards, and Federal Oversight Fix Rikers Island?
The scariest island in America is finally poised to see some big changes thanks to a legal settlement reached Monday.