UAW President Taking Leave Amid Corruption Probe

The Associated Press Nov 2, 2019 President Gary Jones requests to go on paid sabbatical to limit distractions amid a federal investigation of corruption within the union. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bolivia’s Morales Says He Won Presidential Vote Outright Amid Protests

CARLOS VALDEZ / The Associated Press Oct 24, 2019 The region's longest-ruling leader is accused by his chief opponent of perpetrating "a monumental fraud" to get re-elected. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Charged With Defrauding Stormy Daniels

JIM MUSTIAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press May 22, 2019 The lawyer is accused of stealing book deal money from his ex-client amid legal battles with President Trump; he denies the allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Test Taker Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Bribery Scam

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2019 A former prep school official admits he rigged SAT and ACT scores in wider scheme involving status-seeking parents and elite universities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

DeVos Plan Makes It Harder for Defrauded Students to Get Loan Relief

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Jul 25, 2018 The proposal, which aims to replace a set of Obama-era rules that were never implemented, draws praise from the for-profit college industry but sharp criticism from advocacy groups that represent student borrowers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why It’s So Hard to Catch—or Even Count—Fake Immigration Lawyers

By Patrick Michels / Reveal Jun 8, 2018 Fraud in immigration law is an old problem. Christopher Bailey’s case illustrates one giant challenge: The scammed don’t know where to report it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

S. African Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Apr 2, 2018 Her fight against white minority rule caused the former wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela to be jailed for months and placed under house arrest for years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Backs Honduran President’s Re-Election Despite Fraud Allegations

Emily Wells / Truthdig Dec 24, 2017 Despite the Trump administration's stand, the Organization of American States is calling for a new election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Crown Jewels of Personal Information’ Stolen From Equifax

By Ken Sweet / AP Sep 8, 2017 Lawmakers criticize the credit reporting company as consumers worry about the exposure of personal data affecting 143 million Americans. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jill Stein and Legal and Computing Experts Question Election Results, Call for Action

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 A number of sources, including a team of computer scientists and Green Party presidential nominee Stein, are claiming that the results of the Nov. 8 election were affected by tampering tactics of various kinds. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In ‘Stunning Reversal,’ Trump Settles University Suits

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Nov 20, 2016 He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Tales of Wells Fargo

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