Political consultant arrested in NJ corruption probe found dead in his apartmentJERSEY CITY, N.J. — A political consultant who was one of 44 people arrested last week in New Jersey’s massive political corruption scandal has been found dead in his apartment. ‘Serious sin’ senator’s 2010 bid to give early glimpse of scandal-scarred conservatives’ fateNEW ORLEANS — Before South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s romantic disappearance in Argentina and Nevada Sen. John Ensign’s fling with a campaign aide, there was Sen. David Vitter’s “serious sin” involving an escort service. Made famous in Nixon scandal, Watergate Hotel scheduled to go to the auction block TuesdayWASHINGTON — The Watergate Hotel, made famous by the scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, is heading to the auction block. At embezzlement trial, Peru’s Fujimori testifies that $15M payoff avoided coup by spy chiefLIMA, Peru — Former President Alberto Fujimori said Friday during his embezzlement trial that an illegal $15 million payoff he made went to stave off a military coup plotted by his powerful spy chief. Peru’s ex-President Fujimori acknowledges paying spy chief to leaveLIMA, Peru — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori acknowledged Monday that he paid his spy chief $15 million in state money to quit as his government collapsed amid a corruption scandal. Court says evidence insufficient to try Guatemalan arrested for tweetGUATEMALA CITY — An appeals court found insufficient evidence to warrant the trial of a Guatemalan whose Twitter message led to his arrest on charges of inciting financial panic. GOP scandals, Palin’s resignation leave conservatives reeling in Iowa, New HampshireDES MOINES, Iowa — Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation. Ex-Pa. senator convicted of $3.5M fraud seeks new corruption trial, says jury was taintedPHILADELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania state senator convicted of a multimillion-dollar fraud is seeking a new trial on corruption charges, alleging the jury was tainted. SC gov’s affair with Argentine woman changes political landscape for would-be successorsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford’s bombshell admission of an affair with an Argentine woman has touched off a delicate political dance among fellow Republicans vying to replace him when his term ends. Does the ‘love factor’ make SC governor more or less sympathetic to his state? To his wife?If you’re a governor who’s in the doghouse for marital infidelity, is it better to have loved and lost or never to have loved at all? Former HealthSouth CEO Scrushy asks for new trial, citing selective prosecutionMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy asked a judge to grant him a new trial Friday, saying he was a victim of selective prosecution when he was convicted of bribery in 2006. Wife of congressman admits taking bribes, becoming latest Detroit politician felled by scandalDETROIT — City Councilwoman Monica Conyers pleaded guilty to bribery charges Friday, becoming the latest Detroit politician taken down by scandal and marking a victory for federal prosecutors in their nearly two-year investigation into city corruption. Detroit lawmaker Monica Conyers, wife of powerful congressman, pleads guilty to taking bribesDETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of powerful and popular Democratic congressman John Conyers, pleaded guilty Friday to accepting cash bribes in exchange for supporting a sludge contract with a Houston company. Thune succeeds scandal-tainted Ensign in Senate GOP leadership postWASHINGTON — Republicans on Thursday elected Sen. John Thune to the leadership post vacated by Sen. John Ensign, who stepped down after admitting to an extramarital affair with a campaign aide. Analysis: What is it with the seeming rash of philandering politicians?WASHINGTON — What is it with philandering politicians? Italian prime minister faces new trouble as prostitute alleges she spent the night after partyROME — Silvio Berlusconi has survived corruption allegations, a playboy reputation and his wife’s wrath to become Italy’s longest-serving prime minister. Now come allegations from a high-end prostitute that she spent the night at his residence and can prove it. Catholic magazine slams Italian premier as prostitute claims she spent the night with himROME — A high-end prostitute says she has proof she spent the night at Silvio Berlusconi’s Rome residence after a party that allegedly featured the prime minister’s wisecracks, his cabaret crooning, and a bevy of sexy women. Britain’s premier says fallout over expense scandal marks worst time in his political lifeLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said fallout over the recent lawmaker expense scandal has marked the worst time in his political life, but he has no immediate plans to step aside. British PM Brown says fallout over expense scandal has been worst time in his political lifeLONDON — Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the fallout over the recent lawmaker expense scandal has been the worst time in his political life. Berlusconi, Obama to meet Monday at White House; economy likely subject of talksWASHINGTON — Italy will consider taking in at least three detainees from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, an aide to Silvio Berlusconi said Monday ahead of the Italian premier’s meeting with President Barack Obama. A study in contrasts, Italy’s Berlusconi meeting with Obama ahead of summit in ItalyWASHINGTON — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s meeting Monday with President Barack Obama offers the Italian leader a chance to rehabilitate his international reputation after a scandal over his link to an 18-year-old model and ahead of a major summit he is hosting next month. Italians vote for EU Parliament in election turned into referendum on scandal-plagued premierROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has weathered corruption probes and public outrage at his tasteless quips — emerging each time with his popularity intact. A glance at recent political and corruption scandals in GreeceATHENS, Greece — Greece’s conservative government has weathered a series of political and corruption scandals despite a wafer-thin majority in parliament: AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Japan’s beleaguered opposition leader Ichiro Ozawa resigns ahead of electionsTOKYO — Japan’s top opposition leader announced Monday that he will resign to keep a political funding scandal from pulling down his party in upcoming parliamentary elections. Spectacle brews as porn star may take on La. senator rebounding from prostitution scandalBATON ROUGE, La. — Stormy Daniels strode onstage at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant in a tight black blouse with a plunging neckline and a knee-length skirt in the popular purple of Louisiana State University. She introduced herself with a warning. Spectacle brews as porn star may take on La. senator rebounding from prostitution scandalBATON ROUGE, La. — Stormy Daniels strode onstage at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant in a tight black blouse with a plunging neckline and a knee-length skirt in the popular purple of Louisiana State University. She introduced herself with a warning. Voters decide who will be new Detroit mayor; charter revision proposal also on ballotDETROIT — Less than a year after becoming Detroit’s mayor amid scandal, Ken Cockrel Jr. sought to stay in office Tuesday in a special election against former basketball star Dave Bing. |
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