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Mass State Trooper Accused Of Trading Sex For Leniency In Traffic Stop: DA Mass State Trooper Accused Of Trading Sex For Leniency In Traffic Stop: DA
Mass State Trooper Accused Of Trading Sex For Leniency In Traffic Stop: DA A Massachusetts State Trooper allegedly used his position of authority to solicit a sexual favor in exchange for leniency during a traffic stop, authorities announced. Trooper Terence Kent was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on Tuesday, March 11, on charges of bribery and indecent assault and battery, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. The allegations stem from an Aug. 24, 2024, incident that unfolded along Soldiers Field Road in Brighton. According to prosecutors, the victim was parked near the roadway when Kent allegedly used his marked cruiser to block the vehicle. When th…

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by Josh Lanier
News
No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies
No, The FBI Says It Isn't Investigating 301 Election Bribery Claims Or Other Lies The Federal Bureau of Investigations said it has seen a rise in fake stories using the agency's name and insignia being shared online in an attempt to undermine the recent presidential election.  The FBI cited four fake stories being shared on social media trading on the agency's reputation to give credence to lies.  Those included a video stating that “at least 301 electors reported attempted bribery and blackmail" from a political party, the agency said in a news release. Another claimed that agents had tried to cover up the bribery scheme by pressuring news media outl…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Federal authorities released the indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday, Sept. 26, laying out their case for corruption, bribery, and misuse of public funds, reports said.  Federal investigators have charged the 64-year-old Democrat with five counts, including conspiracy to receive illegal foreign campaign contributions, wire fraud, and bribery, said Damian Williams, the US. attorney for the Southern District of New York in a news conference.  Click here to read the complete indictment from the SDNY. Here is what those allegations are as summari…

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by Josh Lanier