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Lawmakers, Lawbreakers

#crime

Lawmakers, Lawbreakers

When politicians get caught committing crimes, it's like watching a toddler deny eating chocolate with their entire face smeared in it. There they are, standing in front of a podium, sweat glistening under the lights, swearing they “had no idea” that embezzling millions and hiding it in a fake charity called “Save the Puppies Foundation” was wrong. Their excuse? “I was hacked,” “It’s a smear campaign,” or the classic, “This is all news to me,” as if their signature didn’t appear on every shady document like a kid writing their name on the wall with permanent marker. And yet, despite overwhelming evidence, they strut back into office like nothing happened—because in politics, apparently, crime pays... and also gets you a book deal and a Netflix docuseries.

Third Time's Charm? Albanian Drug Dealer Caught Again, Heads Back to Deportation

Ronaldo Zani, a 26-year-old Albanian drug dealer, is set to be deported for a third time after repeatedly sneaking back into Britain despite twice being deported. He was first deported in 2019 after being caught peddling cocaine, but returned months later and continued selling drugs to pay off a £15,000 debt to the people smuggling gang that helped him re-enter the country. Zani was deported again in May 2021 after serving three years in jail, but was once more caught by police on February 13, this time with £1,935 cash and 24.75g of cocaine, worth up to £2,500.

LA County Faces Financial Crisis: Sex Abuse Settlement Costs Twice as Much as Devastating Wildfires

Los Angeles County is facing a financial crisis due to a sex abuse settlement that will cost $4 billion, twice as much as the $2 billion spent on damages from devastating wildfires that killed 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The county's budget recommendation includes massive cuts to pay for the unprecedented financial challenges, with nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959 being settled.

15 Charged Over Election Betting Scandal Involving Former Conservative MP Craig Williams

Fifteen people, including former Conservative MP Craig Williams, have been charged by the Gambling Commission with betting offences related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election. The investigation focused on individuals suspected of using confidential information about the proposed election date to gain an unfair advantage in betting markets. Those charged include various Conservative party officials and candidates, as well as Williams' partner Laura Saunders. All current members of staff who have been charged are being suspended with immediate effect.

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Fights Corruption Charges in Bangladesh: Interpol Red Notice Looms

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq faces an Interpol Red Notice and potential extradition if she fails to attend a corruption hearing in Bangladesh by April 27th. An arrest warrant was issued for her in Dhaka after she was accused of pressuring her aunt, then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed, to allocate land plots for her mother, brother, and sister, all based in the UK. Siddiq has denied the charges, calling it a "politically motivated smear campaign". If she does not appear, Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission will request Interpol's assistance in securing her arrest and extradition.

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