Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs under investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is under investigation for an alleged "pay-for-play" scheme after a report showed a business got a big rate hike after it donated to her inauguration

CFO of Detroit riverfront revitalization project charged with embezzling $40 million

William Smith faces federal charges alleging he embezzled some $40 million in funds intended for Detroit's riverfront revitalization project.

Makeshift memorial to Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized

An elaborate memorial to the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was reportedly vandalized over the weekend.

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be indicted for royal defamation

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be indicted for defaming the monarchy. This comes three months after he was freed on parole on other charges.

No charges for former Ohio House speaker in federal probe

Republican former Speaker Cliff Rosenberger of the Ohio House of Representatives will not be charged in a federal probe into his travel and spending habits while in office.

Top Russian military officials are being arrested on corruption charges as Putin begins fifth term

Several Russian defense ministry personnel have been arrested on corruption charges over the last month, just before President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term.

Trial set for UK men accused of collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service

A judge says a manager of the Hong Kong trade office in London and another man will go on trial for allegedly helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the U.K.

Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby avoids jail, sentenced to 1 year of home detention

Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to a year of home detention and three years of supervised release on Thursday after being convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud.

Judge orders former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby to forfeit condo; sentencing underway

Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was order Thursday to forfeit a Florida condo, as a federal judge prepared to sentence her for perjury and mortgage fraud convictions.

US Navy officers who shared military secrets see felony convictions dismissed

A San Diego judge on Tuesday dismissed the felony convictions of five military officers who had admitted to accepting bribes from Leonard Glenn "Fat Leonard" Francis.

Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.

Ex-Baltimore prosecutor and convicted fraudster Marilyn Mosby appeals to Biden for help

Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore state's attorney, is asking President Biden for a pardon before she is sentenced in federal court this month.

Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties

Former WV health official gets year of probation for lying about COVID test invoices

Timothy Priddy, a former West Virginia health official, has been sentenced to a year of probation for lying about invoices from a company claiming to have conducted state COVID tests.

Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez faces second federal corruption trial with jury selection starting Monday

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez., on allegations he acted to benefit foreign governments

Former Kentucky prosecutor accused of trading favors for meth and sex pleads guilty

Former Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair of Perry County, Kentucky, has pleaded guilty to honest wire services fraud, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Top Maltese politician resigns over charges in high-profile hospital scandal

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne of Malta resigned Friday, also abandoning his European Commission bid, after being charged with fraud.

India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections

A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.

Ohio ex-vice detective gets 11 years in sex worker kidnapping case

Former Vice Detective Andrew Mitchell, 60, of Sunbury, Ohio, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for kidnapping sex workers under the guise of arrest.

ND lawmaker gets $2,500 fine, 250 hours community service in speculation case

North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been issued a $2,500 fine and 250 hours of community service in a speculation case stemming from a state-leased building he had ownership of.