bribery
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Yet as Mr. Brady notes, pension forfeiture remains “limited to a set of offenses related to bribery, fraud, and obstruction of justice,” which still allows for a range of “serious misconduct.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The articles focus on misappropriation of public funds, unexplained assets, bribery of public officials, and an alleged death threat against Marcos and other family members.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Both men were both found guilty of bribery, and all of their personal assets were confiscated.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
His father was later cleared of the bribery allegations but was found guilty of tax evasion and given a suspended sentence and a fine.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In June 1923, Davis pleaded guilty to bribery and received a two-year sentence, but a few months later he was pardoned by the governor.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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