Mayors

Istanbul Mayor’s Lawyer Arrested Amid Widespread Protests and Media Crackdown in Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey – In a recent development that has heightened tensions in Turkey, Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul currently detained under allegations of corruption, reported through his legal team that his lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, was also detained. The charge against Pehlivan was described as unfounded by Imamoglu, who communicated via a post on social media platform X. The arrest of Pehlivan, who represented the mayor during his legal proceedings last Sunday, adds another layer to an already volatile political climate. Imamoglu, regarded as a principal adversary to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested a … Read more

Federal Judge Summons DOJ to Explain Controversial Dismissal of New York Mayor’s Corruption Case Amid Allegations of Political Deals

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New York, NY – A federal judge in Manhattan has demanded that Justice Department officials come forward to clarify their intentions for requesting the dismissal of a high-profile public corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, will focus on the merits and implications of the mayor’s agreement to the dismissal and the proposed procedures for processing the motion. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho emphasized that the decision by federal prosecutors does not automatically influence the court’s choice. The move to drop the charges has drawn sharp criticism, … Read more

NYC Mayor’s Top Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin Resigns Amid Corruption Probe, Possible Indictment Looms

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New York — Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a senior aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, resigned on Sunday in anticipation of legal challenges potentially emerging from a corruption investigation. Lewis-Martin’s departure came just before a report surfaced about possible upcoming charges related to her activities while serving in City Hall. Lewis-Martin announced her resignation with an intention to spend more time with her family, without mentioning the ongoing probe. However, a New York Times report highlighted that Manhattan prosecutors were expected to seek an indictment possibly within the same week as her announcement. These developments follow … Read more

Dolton Mayor’s Lawsuit Over Village Meeting Locations Faces Criticism Amid Open Meetings Act Dispute

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Dolton, Ill. – A legal battle is unfolding in the Village of Dolton where Mayor Tiffany Henyard and two allied trustees have filed a lawsuit against three other village trustees and the Dolton Park District. The lawsuit seeks to restrict the venue of the trustees’ meetings exclusively to the Dolton Village Hall and prevent the use of park district facilities for such gatherings. The controversy erupted following a recent Dolton Village Trustees meeting, which was convened at the Dolton Park District by a majority of the board members. This location shift and meeting setup have … Read more