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"Fake Sherlock," or Fake Allegations by New York Magazine?

An interesting false light lawsuit filed today, Walter v. Herbert (M.D. Pa.), over New York magazine's "The Case of the Fake Sherlock" article (see pp. 11-19 of this PDF for a paywall-free version). The article had been introduced by the magazine with, Richard Walter was hailed as a genius criminal…

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Lawmakers who linger after accepting new jobs stir concerns - Roll Call

Ethics advocates warn that House members who accept new jobs and do not resign immediately could face conflicts.

Roll Call

Mahua Moitra seeks urgent hearing in SC of her plea against expulsion from LS

Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra's plea against her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Wednesday for an urgent hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bad precedent: On the expulsion of Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra

The precedent that the majority in Parliament can expel an Opposition member on a dubious charge is ominous for parliamentary democracy

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra After Expulsion From Lok Sabha: Ethics Committee another weapon to 'thok do' Opposition

The expelled Lok Sabha MP alleged that she has been found guilty of breaching a code of ethics that 'does not exist'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Backed by Opposition, Mahua Moitra strikes a defiant note, will continue fight

“Ethics panel is punishing me for practice that is routine, accepted and encouraged in Lok Sabha. In essence I have been found guilty of breaching code of ethics that does not exist,” said Ms. Moitra after her expulsion from Lok Sabha.

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Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra tabled in Lok Sabha

The Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra was tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday by the panel's chairperson and BJP MP Vijay Sonkar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"People will now see battle of Mahabharata": MP Mahua Moitra on Ethics Committee report to be tabled today in Lok Sabha

Speaking to the media, Mahua said "Mother Durga has arrived, we will see. These people who have started snatching clothes will now see the battle of Mahabharata." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ethics panel report on Moitra likely to be tabled in LS on Friday: Sources

The report of the Ethics Committee which recommended the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a "cash-fore-query" case is likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday, parliamentary sources said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliamentary Proceedings | Opposition and Centre spar in Lok Sabha over delay in release of MGNREGA funds

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha lashed out at TMC members and accused them of spreading “falsehood”

The Hindu

Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The House Ethics Committee’s report which marked the beginning of the end for Mr Santos’ political career

The Independent UK

'Cash-For-Query' Case: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan writes to LS Speaker on ethics panel proceedings against Mahua Moitra

In a four-page letter to the speaker, Adhir said there is no clear-cut demarcation in the roles envisaged for the Privileges Committee and the Ethics Committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The House Ethics Committee’s report which marked the beginning of the end for Mr Santos’ political career

The Independent UK

House expels Rep. George Santos - Roll Call

The House expelled New York Republican Rep. George Santos from the chamber Friday, ending a short and notorious congressional career.

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The Independent UK

Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House

House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

The Independent UK

Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

The Independent UK

Santos accused of using campaign funds for OnlyFans and other key revelations from Ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

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Roll Call

House Ethics panel won’t propose Santos sanctions, but chairman foresees another expulsion effort - Roll Call

The House Ethics report due Thursday won't recommend sanctions of Rep. George Santos, but the chairman expects another expulsion move.

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House Ethics panel examines change to expand legal expense fund coverage - Roll Call

The House Ethics Committee is considering whether to change rules for lawmaker legal expense funds to expand who can use them.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker on leak of Ethics Committee’s report

She also points out the conflict of interest in Adani Group-owned channel accessing the report before its adoption; Trinamool MP also mentions ‘inaction’ by the Speaker’s office

The Hindu

Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, says she is competent to fight the battle on her own

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee says Mahua Moitra is competent to fight her battle and he raises questions on why no action is being taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.

The Hindu

I was asked who I speak to at night and which hotels I stayed in and with whom in the last five years: Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Mahua Moitra walked out of a Lok Sabha Ethics Committee meeting, alleging inappropriate questioning by the chairman, BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar. She was called to present her defense in a "cash for query" allegation. Moitra spoke to The Hindu about the incident.

WEKU

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House

Rep. George Santos survived a vote to expel him from the House as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee probe proceed.

Roll Call

Rep. George Santos easily survives second attempt to expel him from Congress - Roll Call

Rep. George Santos survived a second attempt to expel him from Congress, with a House vote Wednesday to defeat a push to oust him.

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