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Ballot Blunder Leads to Removal of Union, Kentucky City Commissioners; Mayor to Appoint New Members

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UNION, Ky.—A Boone County Circuit Court ruling has led to the unprecedented removal of all three city commissioners of Union, Kentucky, following a crucial ballot mishap in the November 2024 elections. Judge Richard Brueggemann issued the order on Friday, which stemmed from evidence indicating that ineligible voters mistakenly received ballots that allowed them to vote on Union’s local government races. This electoral mix-up involved hundreds of residents outside the Union city limits who participated in the election of the city commissioners, a right exclusively reserved for Union city residents under state law. The mishandling was … Read more

Mayor Adams Fights for Dismissal of Federal Corruption Charges, Citing Conflict from Accuser’s Op-Ed

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New York — In a contentious unfolding of events, Mayor Adams is actively seeking to dismiss federal corruption charges against him. The mayor’s legal team has leveraged an opinion piece by Damian Williams, the former U.S. Attorney who initiated the charges, to argue their case. The op-ed, critical of both the mayor and the city’s administration, is now central to a legal argument that it could prejudice a fair trial. The defense papers filed recently contend that Williams’ publicly voiced criticisms, aligned with his political ambitions, could sway public perception and impact the judicial process. … Read more

Judge Upholds $475K Fine Against Former NYC Mayor de Blasio for Misuse of Public Funds

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New York, NY – A judge has reaffirmed that former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is still liable for a substantial financial penalty related to the misuse of taxpayer funds during his 2020 presidential campaign. The court’s ruling asserts that de Blasio must pay $475,000 for violating campaign finance rules. De Blasio’s troubles began when the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board concluded that his campaign improperly allocated resources from the Mayor’s Office for his presidential bid. This included the use of city employees for campaign-related activities, an action that blurred the … Read more

New Testimony Emerges in Mayor Adams’ Corruption Probe Amid Claims of Federal Leak

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New York City – In an ongoing corruption case that has riveted the city, Mayor Eric Adams faces charges stemming from accusations of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions, allegedly from Turkish operatives. Recent developments suggest that the federal grand jury investigation remains intensely active, as indicated by new testimony detailed in a court document filed by Adams’ attorney on Tuesday. According to Alex Spiro, who is leading the mayor’s defense, a witness, identified only by initials in the redacted court filing, provided testimony to the grand jury. Despite the concealment of the witness’s identity, … Read more