misconduct
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The end of Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure comes amid an ongoing probe into her department’s use of government resources and other alleged misconduct.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement that the ruling “underscores that Mr. Eastman’s misconduct was incompatible with the standards of integrity required of every California attorney.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Brought by Roberts-Smith against Nine newspapers, which first published allegations of misconduct in 2018, the high-profile trial was the first time in history any court has examined claims of war crimes by Australian forces.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The IPS denies claims of systematic abuse and states that incidents of individual misconduct are investigated.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Miss Preston was convinced that the best way to correct minor misconduct was a little drudgery, and housework was the pinnacle of drudge.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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