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Corruption

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White Collar Crime Prof Blog August 5, 2005
Lobbyists Charged
By Ellen Podgor
On May 4, 2005, Lawrence Franklin, a defense department analyst, was arrested. (see here for background on this case) The indictment against him, unsealed on June 13, 2005, charged him…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog July 30, 2005
International Corruption
By Ellen Podgor
Co-blogger Peter Henning posted here some of the corruption cases pending throughout the United States. Corruption, however, is not unique to this country and in some cases is more blatant…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog July 30, 2005
The Corruption Cases Keep on Coming
By Ellen Podgor
In the past few months, corruption investigations and prosecutions have made headlines in Atlanta, Dallas, San Diego (with the catchy title "Strippergate"), and Philadelphia, along with the leak of an…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog July 25, 2005
Leaked Information Describes Wide-Ranging Corruption Probe of Former Cleveland Mayor
By Ellen Podgor
The fall-out from the grand jury investigation of Matthew Cooper/Judith Miler affects other media outlets, and back in June the editor for the Cleveland Plain Dealer stated that he would…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog July 19, 2005
Corruption Convictions in San Diego
By Ellen Podgor
While justly famous for its zoo, San Diego may have a competitor with its city government. Two members of the city council, Michael Zucchet and Ralph Inzunza, were convicted on…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog July 2, 2005
Investigation of Congressman Cunningham Just Got a Whole Lot More Serious
By Ellen Podgor
The investigation of Rep. Randy (Duke) Cunningham related to the sale of his San Diego area home in 2003 to Mitchell Wade, a campaign contributor and founder/president of MZM Inc.,…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog June 23, 2005
Things Are Hot in Dallas Right Now
By Ellen Podgor
The Dallas Morning News here reports on how an FBI investigation into possible corruption at city hall is affecting the city council. This is understandable as investigations into city or…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog May 28, 2005
State Senator Ford Resigns
By Ellen Podgor
Tennessee State Senator John Ford, a 30-year veteran of the Senate, has resigned after his indictment on corruption charges and order of home confinement because of an alleged threat against…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog May 21, 2005
First Sentences Handed Down in Philadephia Corruption Trial
By Ellen Podgor
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson imposed sentences on two defendants, both of whom entered guilty pleas, in connection with the Philadelphia corruption trial on Friday. Former Philadelphia Treasurer Corey Kemp's…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog May 17, 2005
Illinois Governor’s Office Subpoenaed for Records in Corruption Investigation
By Ellen Podgor
An AP story (here) states that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's office and campaign fundraising committees have been subpoenaed for records by a state grand jury investigating corruption. The investigation concerns…