Corruption

Prominent Puerto Rican Lawmaker Convicted of Federal Corruption Charges

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – María Milagros “Tata” Charbonier, a well-known former legislator in Puerto Rico who is popular with conservatives, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption. Charbonier, an attorney who served in Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020 and was the secretary general of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, was indicted in August 2020. The charges against her included conspiracy, money laundering, theft, bribery, kickbacks involving federally funded programs, and obstruction of justice. She was also accused of destroying data on her mobile phone. Following the trial, … Read more

Former Michigan Lawmaker Found Not Guilty in Corruption Trial, Vindicated After Lengthy Legal Battle

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan lawmaker, Larry Inman, has been acquitted of corruption charges by a federal jury. The jury found the 69-year-old Republican not guilty of attempted extortion and soliciting a bribe during his time in the House. This verdict comes five years after Inman was accused of trading votes for campaign money in an attempt to repeal the state’s prevailing wage law. It is the second acquittal for Inman in this case, having been found not guilty of lying to the FBI in 2019. Inman, who served in the House from … Read more

Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Safeguard Grand Juries’ Constitutional Right to Fight Government Corruption

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The ability of citizen grand juries to investigate government actions has long been a crucial aspect of American society. Dating back to the 17th century, grand juries have played a vital role in keeping government officials accountable. However, in Alaska, there are growing concerns that this important constitutional right is being undermined and suppressed. Alaska’s founders were staunch supporters of the investigative and reporting powers of the grand jury. In fact, they enshrined the broad powers of the grand jury into the state’s Constitution in 1956. The Anti-Suspension Clause in Article I, Section 8 of … Read more

Retired State Judge’s Perjury Charge Faces Scrutiny in Anchorage Courtroom Amid Allegations of Grand Jury Corruption

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Anchorage, Alaska – Arguments were presented in an Anchorage court on Monday regarding whether a perjury charge against a retired state judge should be dismissed. The case involves Margaret Murphy, a former District Court Judge from Homer who has been indicted by a grand jury on a single count of perjury. The charge stems from allegations made by a conservative activist, David Haeg, who has a history of hunting violations and has accused the Alaska judicial system of corruption. Anchorage Superior Judge Thomas A. Matthews stated at the outset of the oral arguments that he … Read more