An Indonesian example for the US Oct 25, 2008
An outspoken press provides an important check on the government; stories on official misconduct are routinely front page news. Corruption watch and human rights organizations investigate and publicize cases of government malfeasance and abuse of power. (Asia Times Online)
Todd Sheriff cleared of menacing charge: Stokes found guilty of illegal parking, fined $250 Oct 25, 2008
The other three charges of official misconduct were thrown out by special judge William Harris. The case against Stokes was based on a criminal complaint filed by Draper after the two were involved in a verbal altercation on March 22 at the Russellville Wal-Mart SuperCenter. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Judge Indicted for Misconduct Oct 24, 2008
judge has been indicted on two counts of official misconduct for having probationers perform labor on his private property ... Public officials found guilty of official misconduct are required by state law to be removed from office. (Law.com)
Western Ky. sheriff cleared of 4 of 5 charges Oct 24, 2008
(AP) - A western Kentucky sheriff has been cleared of charges, including menacing and official misconduct ... Stokes was acquitted of a menacing charge, and three counts of official misconduct were dismissed by a judge. (WKRC.com, OH)
County obligated to conduct Milton probe, but can't act Oct 24, 2008
albundy54 wrote on Oct 23, 2008 6:13 PM:" How can this be? How can an elected official do whatevet they want to do and not answer to anyone? This is bogus and Peggy should be indicted for derelict of duty. Regardless of what BS lingo is enacted in her contract it is a given that anyone who is accused of official misconduct can be brought up on charges. Even though our Mamby Pamby states attorney pleads conflict of interest. This Milton woman is a disgrace to out political system and needs to be... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
General Sessions Judge Ron Darby indicted for official misconduct Oct 23, 2008
The Grand Jury in Benton County indicted General Sessions Judge Ronald E. Darby Monday on two counts of official misconduct. The charges stem from accusations that he used his official power for his personal benefit. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Larsen's trial starts next week Oct 23, 2008
Larsen now faces one charge of grand theft and three counts of official misconduct. Assistant State Attorney Beth Rutberg changed four previous counts of misconduct to four felony charges of falsifying public records, Watchdog reporter Jeff Schweers reports. (Florida Today)
Grand Jury Indicts Judge Ron Darby Oct 22, 2008
The Benton County Grand Jury indicted Benton County General Sessions Judge Ronald E. (Ron) Darby on two counts of official misconduct stemming from accusations that he used his official power for his personal benefit. The indictment alleges that Darby had numerous probationers perform labor on his private property while those probationers were under his supervision as judge of the drug court. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Labor department rejects OT claim against Milton Oct 22, 2008
A jury acquitted Milton on theft and official misconduct charges. Bloomington attorney Jason Chambers, who was appointed by the court to represent Milton in three employment related matters, said he was pleased with the labor departments decision. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Jacksboro firefighters charged with setting fire Oct 21, 2008
Thirty-5-year-old Williford and 27-year-old Johnson are charged in a five-count indictment with arson and official misconduct. They were arrested Friday and released on $10,000 bond. (WREG.com, TN)
Coquille mayors past resurfaces in election Oct 21, 2008
Three days later, Britton pleaded guilty to one charge of first-degree official misconduct, for the incident involving the camera. The other count was dismissed. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Oct 20, 2008
Background: Stubbs is accused of sexual abuse, harassment and official misconduct in a Feb. 12 incident with a student at Henley High School ... Update Thursday, October 16: Stubbs' pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to official misconduct ... She faces charges of using a minor to distribute controlled substances, using a minor to manufacture a controlled substance, delivering a controlled substance within 1,000-feet of a school, delivering a controlled substance to a minor, endangering the welfare of... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Todd sheriff will go on trial Tuesday Oct 19, 2008
Stokes is facing up to five separate misdemeanor counts unlawfully parking in a handicapped space, menacing and three counts of official misconduct ... The original charge of official misconduct comes from Draper's claim that Stokes turned on his blue lights to stop the people and vehicle traffic so he could pull out an leave, according to the affidavit ... The two additional counts of official misconduct both stem from the menacing and parking in a handicapped space charges. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Former Clatskanie school employee sentenced on embezzlement charges Oct 19, 2008
Tory Brixey on Tuesday pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree theft, one count of first-degree forgery and one count of official misconduct. She was sentenced at the same hearing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Youth services head charged in drug plot Oct 18, 2008
Previous cases include Marc A. Geissel, a computer administrator who was indicted by a grand jury on Sept. 25 on charges of computer criminal activity, unlawful access and disclosure of computer data and official misconduct. Authorities have alleged that he culled information about a former co-worker from the computer of county Inspector General Robert Farkas. (NJ.com -- Times)
Oregon teacher loses license over misconduct charge Oct 18, 2008
(AP) -- A former Henley High School teacher has pleaded guilty to official misconduct and will forfeit his teaching license. Jason Paul Stubbs, 27, pleaded guilty to the misconduct charge while additional charges of sex abuse and harassment were dismissed. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Ex-Seneca County sheriff gets two years Oct 17, 2008
Leo Connolly, who was convicted in August of two misdemeanor counts of official misconduct, was sentenced to one year on each count and fined 1,000 ... His former undersheriff, James Larson, pleaded guilty in February to a variety of theft and official misconduct charges and drew a 21-month sentence. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Former Seneca County Sheriff Sentenced to Prison Oct 17, 2008
Waterloo, N.Y.--Leo Connolly, a former Seneca County Sheriff, was sentenced Thursday to two years in jail for two counts of official misconduct ... Connolly was sentenced to one year in prison for each count of official misconduct. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Former Henley High teacher forfeits licenseJason Stubbs pleads guilty to misconduct Oct 17, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 2:09 AM PDT A former Henley High School teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to official misconduct and will forfeit his teaching license. Jason Paul Stubbs, 27, pleaded guilty to the misconduct charge, a misdemeanor, while additional charges of third-degree sex abuse and harassment were dismissed, said Klamath County District Attorney Ed Caleb. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
News Digest: Oct 17, 2008
The State Police say 32-year-old Brian Slotte was arrested Tuesday on 10 counts of official misconduct, a misdemeanor that carries a year of jail time as a maximum sentence. Local police say he also faces departmental discipline. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Democrat wants investigation into Schock's document backdating Oct 16, 2008
According to the Illinois secretary of state's office, which licenses notaries, using an incorrect date would be official misconduct. Knowingly committing official misconduct is a Class A misdemeanor, while doing it through recklessness is a Class B misdemeanor. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge: Sheriff's recall election can't be held Oct 15, 2008
"I have not violated my oath of office, and I have not committed acts of official misconduct," he said. He also wrote that all inmate labor was "directed to the public good and not for private gain, just as the City Court, County Attorney's Office and my predecessor had previously done.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County (282) Oct 15, 2008
Background: Stubbs is accused of sexual abuse, harassment and official misconduct in a Feb. 12 incident with a student at Henley High School ... She faces charges of using a minor to distribute controlled substances, using a minor to manufacture a controlled substance, delivering a controlled substance within 1,000-feet of a school, delivering a controlled substance to a minor, endangering the welfare of minors and official misconduct ... Update July 22, 2008: Trotta pleaded pleaded no contest... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Western NY mayor charged with theft, misconduct Oct 11, 2008
State police say they arrested 39-year-old Michael Hadick Friday and charged him with petit larceny and official misconduct, both class A misdemeanors. The charges are for allegedly taking less than 1,000 of the money raised for the event. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Vale teacher faces assault allegations Oct 10, 2008
She was acquitted of two counts of first degree custodial sexual misconduct, one count of second degree custodial sexual misconduct and second degree official misconduct at that time. For the first count of unlawful manufacture of marijuana, Fowler was sentenced to 24 months supervised probation. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Post-debate polling favors Obama over McCain Oct 8, 2008
real american wrote on Oct 6, 2008 8:39 PM:" Wow. I am a prison guard here in Illinois. One of Obamas' close associates is a man who has admitted to being a terrorist. Do you know what would happen to me if I started hanging out with people who are knowingly committing crimes? I would be fired, possibly charged with official misconduct and imprisoned, I would loose my pension, and would never be able to hold another state job. That doesn't include the other types of jobs I would never be able to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Criminal Court meets next week (219) Oct 8, 2008
Red Boiling Springs Mayor Kenneth Hollis, indicted by a grand jury on charges of one count of official misconduct and one count of theft of property last year, is scheduled to appear for disposition of his case before Judge Jane Wheatcraft, sitting for Judge J.O. Bond, on October 6. The case against Ricky Netherton, who allegedly killed two people in a Hillsdale community mobile home last year, is also scheduled for disposition on that day. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Angus sentencing hearing delayed Oct 8, 2008
Jerry Angus, 53, a former teacher and softball coach at Spring Hill High School, is scheduled to appear in Davidson County Criminal Court Oct. 24 on seven felony counts including official misconduct and attempted statutory rape by an authority figure, being the most serious. The charges stem from an April 2007 incident where Spring Hill students were attending a banquet for teens interested in becoming health care professionals. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Audio tapes used in Bedford County sex case Oct 7, 2008
A charge of official misconduct was dismissed in exchange for the two guilty pleas. The investigation was done after the woman complained that Hardin touched her inappropriately in his office at the jail. (WREG.com, TN)
Larsen: Attorney oversteps powers Oct 7, 2008
The attorney for accused deputy county property appraiser Lance Larsen has moved to dismiss charges of grand theft and official misconduct -- in the process making some defiant statements about officials' power. Larsen was charged after prosecutors say he skirted procedures and lowered taxes for select property owners, some of whom seemed politically connected. (Florida Today)
Larsen led party campaign at work Oct 5, 2008
Larsen, meanwhile, has been charged with one felony count of grand theft and seven felony counts of official misconduct in connection with granting tax breaks to select residents, some of whom were campaign supporters of Ford and the Republican party, records show ... Former Chief Deputy Appraiser Lance Larsen has been charged with one felony count of grand theft and seven felony counts of official misconduct in connection with granting tax breaks to select residents, some of whom were campaign... (Florida Today)
Officers Accused Of Assaulting Jail Inmates Oct 4, 2008
Both officers are also accused of lying on forms they filled out after the incidents and both face an additional charge of official misconduct by a public servant. The undersheriff told Channel 4 that JSO wants it's corrections officers to protect themselves but within the law. (News4Jax.com, FL)
LAW & DISORDER: Man found guilty of murder Oct 4, 2008
Felipe R. Garcia, 40, was charged with official misconduct. A lieutenant was making rounds Aug. 29 when she observed a corrections officer holding a Taser to the chin of an inmate, according to the arrest report. (Florida Times-Union)
Cop, girlfriend faces 45 charges of sexual assault on girls, cows Oct 3, 2008
Plus he was indicted on one count of endangering the welfare of a child (fourth degree) and one count of official misconduct (second degree). And Lewis was indicted alone on one count of criminal sexual assault (fourth degree), two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and three counts of sexual assault in the second degree. (The Trentonian, NJ)
China seeks public trust amid milk scandal Sep 21, 2008
Trying to shore up public confidence, Premier Wen Jiabao told senior Communist Party members that official misconduct contributed to the milk contamination and earlier product scandals. He demanded they put public safety "at the top of the agenda.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Chief ready to clear away scandal Sep 20, 2008
Currently, three police officers are facing a misdemeanor official misconduct charge for not filing appropriate paperwork after being accused of beating a DWI suspect in December. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Medina Music Teacher Charged Sep 20, 2008
A music teacher in the Medina Central School District was charged with official misconduct Friday following an investigation into a relationship he had with two of his students ... A music teacher in the Medina Central School District was charged with official misconduct Friday following an investigation into a relationship he had with two of his students. (R News)
Farm Parks in Rochester for the Day Sep 20, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday September 20, 2008. (R News)
Schenectady's first black police chief sworn in Sep 19, 2008
Mark Chaires vows improvements for department. By , Staff writer Last updated: 12:28 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Suit: School officials ignored sex crime Sep 19, 2008
In August, a Nashville jury convicted the 53-year-old teacher of sexual assault, statutory rape and official misconduct. The lawsuit, which was filed in Maury County Circuit Court in late July, alleges school officials were negligent in responding to multiple complaints of inappropriate conduct by Angus and failed to report the matter to law enforcement in a timely fashion. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Chaires to become Schenectady's first black police chief Sep 18, 2008
Earlier this month, three police officers were indicted on misdemeanor official misconduct charges related to an alleged beating last year. Chaires worked his way up through the ranks, earning a promotion in May 2001 to assistant chief, commanding the Field Services Bureau, before being put in charge of the Administrative Services Bureau. (Albany Times Union)
County clerk files suit against state's attorney over legal fees Sep 18, 2008
Milton was acquitted by a McLean County jury on Aug. 17, 2007, of theft under $300, theft of labor and official misconduct. The charges alleged she used county postage stamps for charity mailings and had an employee drive her son home on county time. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Indicted Bourbon County jail officials not working Sep 17, 2008
Horn is charged with tampering with public records and official misconduct. Dotson faces charges of evidence tampering and official misconduct. (FOX19.com, OH)
Judge says Wilkins improperly muzzled police chief Sep 17, 2008
Chief Guthrie says he was muzzled for reporting official misconduct and refusing to fix parking tickets. The judge says a policy restricting when police could speak to the township's elected officials violated the state's whistle-blower law and Chief Guthrie's free speech rights. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Blame for taxes falls on state's legislators Sep 16, 2008
It would have been nice to hear what Ford had to say on behalf of his operation -- he hasn't answered questions from reporters since the release of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report that named him in a probe of official misconduct by his office. For the record, the newspaper's editorial board endorsed Ford five times over two decades. (Florida Today)
Court hears arguments on possible reprimand for former prosecutor (186) Sep 15, 2008
Attorney Warren Steven Rives pled guilty to a charge of official misconduct in October 2007 in Shelby County ... Rives was charged with official misconduct after a 2006 investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol determined he accepted money to resolve multiple charges against a female in the Lake area while he was employed as municipal prosecutor in Lake Ozark. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
'Bad boy' choice tough for voters Sep 14, 2008
One was merely named in an investigation of official misconduct and hasn't been charged ... Deputy Appraiser Lance Larsen was charged with grand theft from taxpayers and several counts of official misconduct. (Florida Today)
Ex-employee files labor complaint against McLean County clerk Sep 13, 2008
She was one of Miltons former employees who testified during a hearing last August into allegations of theft and official misconduct against Milton ... McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton thanks jurors after they found her not guilty of theft and official misconduct charges Aug. 17, 2007, at the county's Law and Justice Center in Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Indictment: Princeton cop used cop computer to stain colleague Sep 13, 2008
He was charged with two counts of computer criminal activity, two counts of unlawful access and disclosure of computer data and two counts of official misconduct, the prosecutor's office said. Prosecutor Joe Bocchini said a borough internal affairs investigation revealed that Riley allegedly showed other officers tapes of what he allegedly viewed illegally on the police computer. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Governor's office reviews Ford inquiry Sep 10, 2008
Last month, Wolfinger charged Ford's chief deputy, Lance Larsen, with one count of grand theft and seven counts of official misconduct. When Ford wasn't charged, he said he felt vindicated. (Florida Today)
2 East Tenn law officers accused of drug theft Sep 6, 2008
They were each charged with delivery of a controlled substance and official misconduct; Robinson also was charged with one count of theft under $500. The Knoxville News Sentinel said Parker was a Jacksboro police officer and Robinson was a guard at the Campbell County jail, which is operated by the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. (WREG.com, TN)
Indictment targets police corruption Sep 6, 2008
Instead, Cuomo brought misdemeanor "official misconduct" charges against them for this: Reyell allegedly didn't turn on the camera in his squad car at the arrest scene or during the drive to headquarters, and none of the three filed "Use of Force" forms that the department now requires. You may quickly jump to the conclusion that cops who beat up a guy are getting away with a slap on the wrist. (Albany Times Union)
Three Schenectady officers charged in alleged ... Sep 6, 2008
Suspended Schenectady police officers Eric Reyell, Andrew Karaskiewicz and Gregory Hafensteiner reported to county court this morning to be arraigned on counts of official misconduct. Reyell is accused of not turning on an in-car camera the night Donald Randolph was arrested for drunk driving and allegedly beaten on Union Street. (FOX23 News, NY)
Former Peru Town Official Indicted Sep 6, 2008
Former Peru Town Supervisor Donald Covel faces three official misconduct charges and one obstruction charge. Prosecutors say Covel fired a code enforcement officer without authorization, and issued permits to his wife and her business, Frosty Springs Bottling. (WCAX.com, VT)
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The trial for a Henley High School teacher accused of sexual abuse, harassment and official misconduct is scheduled for Oct. 2. A six-person jury will hear the case. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Jackson Co. sheriff pleads guilty in assault case Sep 4, 2008
Earlier, Bean had pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of official misconduct, two counts of sexual contact with an inmate and three counts of sexual battery, all stemming from incidents at the county jail and sheriff's office in Gainesboro. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said previously that Bean and other deputies had been sexually engaged with as many as 10 inmates since 2005. (WREG.com, TN)
'Troopergate' inquiry lurks Aug 30, 2008
Palin's abrupt dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan is now being investigated by a special counsel hired by the Alaska Legislature as to whether there was any official misconduct. The Legislature is spending up to $100,000 "to investigate the circumstances and events surrounding the termination of former Public Safety Commissioner Monegan, and potential abuses of power and/or improper actions by members of the executive branch.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Detroit Mayor May Not Survive Scandal Aug 29, 2008
Sedler believes the statute allows appeal if the charge does not constitute official misconduct, the mayor does not receive a full and fair hearing, and there is not sufficient evidence that "a reasonable governor could find official misconduct.". Lansing attorney Peter Ellsworth said a 1963 provision in the state constitution gives courts jurisdiction to review such rulings by a governor. (CBS News -- US)
Former SH teacher convicted of sex crimes Aug 28, 2008
Angus, 53, who was also a softball coach, was found guilty of three counts of official misconduct, one count of attempted sexual battery by an authority figure, one count of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of attempted statutory rape by an authority figure. He was found not guilty of one count of sexual battery and one count of rape. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stokes trial postponed until Oct. Aug 27, 2008
Stokes is facing up to five separate misdemeanor counts unlawfully parking in a handicapped space, menacing and three counts of official misconduct ... The original charge of official misconduct comes from Draper's claim that Stokes turned on his blue lights to stop the people and vehicle traffic so he could pull out an leave, according to the affidavit ... The two additional counts of official misconduct both stem from the menacing and parking in a handicapped space charges. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Jury still out in student sex trial Aug 27, 2008
Jerry Angus, 53, was indicted by a Nashville grand jury in September on three counts of official misconduct, nine counts of sexual battery by an authority figure, four counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and one count of rape. The jury started deliberations 1 p.m. Friday, following closing arguments, but could not come to a decision, Trial Court Administrator Larry Stephenson said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
BREAKING NEWS: Former SH teacher found guilty in student sex case Aug 27, 2008
Angus, 53, who was also a softball coach, was found guilty of three counts of official misconduct, one count of attempted sexual battery by an authority figure, one count of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of attempted statutory rape by an authority figure. He was found not guilty of one count of sexual battery by an authority figure and one count of rape. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ex-Seneca County Sheriff Convicted on Misdemeanors Aug 24, 2008
Waterloo, N.Y. (AP) - A Seneca County Court jury has convicted former Sheriff Leo Connolly guilty of two misdemeanor charges of official misconduct. Connolly was accused of using his office to retaliate against two people who had criticized him on a popular Web site in western New York's Finger Lakes region. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Aug 24, 2008
Background: Stubbs is accused of sexual abuse, harassment and official misconduct in a Feb. 12 incident with a student at Henley High School ... She faces charges of using a minor to distribute controlled substances, using a minor to manufacture a controlled substance, delivering a controlled substance within 1,000-feet of a school, delivering a controlled substance to a minor, endangering the welfare of minors and official misconduct. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Inmate testifies against teacher Aug 23, 2008
Jerry Angus, 53, was indicted by a Nashville grand jury in September on three counts of official misconduct, nine counts of sexual battery by an authority figure, four counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and one count of rape. Angus took the stand Thursday and denied all of the accusations. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
