misconduct
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In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
According to McSweeney, these documents are among material held back at the request of the Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the peer over allegations of misconduct in public office.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“We take any allegations of misconduct seriously,” the statement from Hernandez’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
In 1980, the FCC revoked the broadcast licenses of RKO for business misconduct and lack of candor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
I knew immediately what I would do: prepare a countersuit charging everyone from the lieutenant all the way up to the minister of justice with misconduct.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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