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Lawyers for Jack Smith say basis of ethics probe against him is “imaginary and unfounded”

Lawyers for Jack Smith say basis of ethics probe against him is “imaginary and unfounded”

Lawyers for former special counsel Jack Smith on Monday defended him in the face of an ethics probe into his actions investigating President Trump before the 2024 election, referring to the basis of the investigation as “imaginary and unfounded.” Earlier this month, the Office of the Special Counsel — which is not affiliated with Smith’s former position — launched a …

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Jack Smith’s Legal Team Fires Back Against Ethics Complaint – The New York Times

Jack Smith’s Legal Team Fires Back Against Ethics Complaint  The New York Times Former special counsel Jack Smith responds to federal investigation against him about his prosecution of Donald Trump  CNN Attorneys for former special counsel Jack Smith hit back at ‘unfounded’ watchdog probe  ABC News Jack Smith lambasts investigation into his prosecutions against Trump  USA Today Lawyers for Jack Smith say basis of …

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Ethics violations: Norway’s ski jumpers charged in equipment probe

Ethics violations: Norway’s ski jumpers charged in equipment probe

OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the powerful Norway men’s team were charged with ethics violations Monday after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits at the world championships. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said star ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, two coaches and a member of …

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AOC Asked to Pay $2,983.28 After House Ethics Probe Into 2021 Met Gala

AOC Asked to Pay ,983.28 After House Ethics Probe Into 2021 Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s appearance at the 2021 Met Gala ended up being more expensive for her than she might’ve thought. The House Ethics Committee on Friday closed its yearslong probe into the New York congresswoman and whether she accepted improper gifts in connection with her attendance at the high-profile event, where she wore a white dress emblazoned with the phrase …

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House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance

House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance

Facebook Tweet Email Link The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule. The House “gift rule” prohibits lawmakers from knowingly accepting gifts, including favors, discounts, or services, with some exceptions. In a report released Friday, the committee said that Ocasio-Cortez “proactively …

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Ethics Panel Rebukes Congressman for Wife’s Stock Trade in Firm He Helped – The New York Times

Ethics Panel Rebukes Congressman for Wife’s Stock Trade in Firm He Helped  The New York Times Stock Trade by Lawmaker’s Wife Fuels Insider Information Concerns  The Wall Street Journal Rep. Mike Kelly violated House code of conduct, ethics panel concludes  The Washington Post Pennsylvania Republican called out by Ethics panel for stock investments  Politico Ethics panel: Pennsylvania Republican violated code of conduct with spouse’s …

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AOC’s Met Gala appearance violated House gift rules, ethics panel says – The Washington Post

AOC’s Met Gala appearance violated House gift rules, ethics panel says  The Washington Post AOC broke house rules to attend ritzy Met Gala in ‘tax the rich’ dress, ordered to pay up  Fox News Ocasio-Cortez Must Pay Another $2,700 for Met Gala Dress  The New York Times House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance  CNN House ethics …

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House ethics panel tells Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance

House ethics panel tells Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Friday told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make additional payments for her attendance at the 2021 Met Fashion Gala, where she drew attention for wearing a dress adorned with the message “tax the rich.” The ethics panel, which found the New York Democrat had underpaid for some of the services and clothing for …

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House Ethics Committee orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala showing – Axios

House Ethics Committee orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala showing  Axios Ethics panel directs Ocasio-Cortez to make more payments for Met Gala ‘Tax the Rich’ outfit  The Hill AOC broke House rules to attend Met Gala with beau Riley Roberts, is told to pay additional $2,700 for ‘Tax The Rich’ gown, other accessories  New York Post House ethics panel …

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