misconduct
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Khan has repeatedly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, with his lawyers describing the decision as "unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In September 2025, after a law clerk reported misconduct to the chief district court judge, Ross initially lied about it.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Judicial misconduct is not rare, it just rarely comes to light.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He had recently asked me to help him with an Alabama civil rights case involving law enforcement misconduct.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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