misconduct
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Hill had previously pleaded guilty to misconduct in office, perjury and obstruction of justice and had been forced from a job she loved.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Hydee Feldstein Soto’s first term was marked by an explosion in costly litigation against the city and allegations of misconduct and mistreatment of employees.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Misconduct in public office is a very complex offence which potentially can include a wide range of behaviour including abuse of position, sexual misconduct and corruption, amongst other things.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Trump’s Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer also resigned amid a misconduct probe.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
I turned the other police misconduct cases over to other lawyers because my death penalty docket was so full.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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