Political Corruption

Jesse Jackson Jr.: Democrat Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Misuse of Campaign Funds (Video)

Former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has been sentenced to 30 months in prison on Wednesday,...

Aug 15, 2013 02:51 PM EDT

Russian Opposition Leader Freed: Alexei Nalvany, a Strong Vladimir Putin Critic Sees His 5-Year Sentencing Overturned, Pending Appeal (Video)

Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany was released one day after a court in the city of Kirov fou...

Jul 19, 2013 02:17 PM EDT

NY State Senator Arrested: Democrat John Sampson Surrenders After Being Charged with Embezzlement

State Sen. John Sampson was arrested by the FBI on Monday morning, charged with embezzling $440,000 ...

May 06, 2013 03:03 PM EDT