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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Absence from final same-sex marriage vote and allegation of religious pressure” and “ScotRail performance crisis under his transport portfolio”.
22 controversies · 36 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Invitation to Irish republican activists at Westminster shortly after Brighton bombing” and “Use of "friends" for Hamas and Hezbollah representatives, followed by expression of regret”.
22 controversies · 38 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “'Meth. We're on it' anti-drug campaign ridiculed” and “COVID-19 management, refusal of lockdowns and support for large gatherings including Sturgis”.
22 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Historical allegations of secrecy and 'sect-like' operation against Lutte ouvrière: mixed judicial outcomes” and “Gaza compared to 'open-air concentration camps': public condemnation by UEJF”.
22 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Florida participation in constitutional challenge against Affordable Care Act” and “Request to postpone execution to avoid clash with campaign fundraiser”.
22 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Birmingham 2004: her postal vote appears in electoral fraud case, but no personal prosecution or adverse finding” and “Labour selection in Birmingham Ladywood: manipulation allegations and six-month investigation, with victory ultimately upheld”.
22 controversies · 58 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “1998: legal aid fees substantially reduced on assessment in R v Mills and Poole” and “Craig Sweeney: public criticism of judge, followed by withdrawal and apology”.
22 controversies · 46 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “Contested internal selection as Morena's 2017 Mexico City candidate” and “Colegio Rébsamen: 26 deaths, irregular construction and political responsibility of Tlalpan borough”.
21 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “Holyland case: bribery conviction, followed by reversal of principal charge and reduced sentence on appeal” and “Talansky affair: retrial followed by conviction for fraud and breach of trust”.
21 controversies · 37 sources3 convictions1 formal charge
Business and billionairesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “1998–2000: $8 million USWeb contract followed by Schwab joining its board with stock options — conflict-of-interest controversy” and “2017–2025: recurring criticism of his remuneration, WEF financial transparency and public funding of security”.
21 controversies · 30 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “Past anti-LGBT activism and subsequent public apologies” and “Break with DNC and resignation to support Bernie Sanders”.
21 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “Iraq War: votes in favour in 2003, then publicly acknowledges that the decision was wrong” and “Home Information Packs: retreat over compulsory report, followed by delayed and phased launch”.
21 controversies · 52 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “1999–2005 / disclosures 2021: Baker McKenzie under her chairmanship and offshore structures revealed by Pandora Papers” and “Summer–December 2007: public underestimation of subprime crisis and prediction of limited impact in France”.
20 controversies · 49 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Marikana: emails to Lonmin and intervention with ministers before the massacre” and “Shanduka: risks of conflicts of interest, divestment and allegations surrounding Eskom contracts”.
20 controversies · 42 sources
Politics and governmentCelebrities, influencers and social media
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Trump SoHo: criminal investigation into allegedly misleading sales figures ultimately dropped” and “Aquazzura accuses her brand of copying several shoe designs”.
20 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “2009: comments about needing 'a few white people' at Évry flea market” and “2012–2013: tough stance on Roma settlements and remarks about returning to Romania or Bulgaria”.
20 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Asghar Khan/Mehrangate affair: allegation of ISI funding during the 1990 elections” and “1993 presidential dismissal for corruption and mismanagement overturned by Supreme Court”.
20 controversies · 27 sources4 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Modi Surname Case: Criminal Defamation Conviction Subsequently Stayed by Supreme Court” and “National Herald: ED Investigation and PMLA Litigation Concerning Young Indian”.
20 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction5 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Arrest in Florida for impaired driving and marijuana, followed by misleading campaign account” and “Drunken incident at Maple Leafs game: initial denial followed by admission and apology”.
20 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “2016: co-hosts web programme describing itself as 'politically incorrect'” and “2019: organising role at Marion Maréchal's 'Convention de la droite'”.
20 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Model Town: fourteen deaths during police operation under his Punjab government” and “Lahore Orange Line: heritage, environmental concerns and judicial suspensions”.
20 controversies · 30 sources4 formal charges
Media and journalismPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “2006–2011 radio recordings: misogynistic, racist and homophobic remarks made public in 2019” and “"Poorer and dirtier": advertisers withdraw following his comments on immigration”.
20 controversies · 36 sources
Justice, police and intelligencePolitics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Police authorities: early national inspections strongly criticise strategy and value for money” and “Essex Police: inspection after several domestic homicides and debate over extent of failures”.
20 controversies · 58 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “University tuition fee cap review postponed until after election” and “Freeze on student support and increase in university tuition fees under his portfolio”.
19 controversies · 30 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2010–2013: Ciotti law on school truancy and suspension of family benefits” and “2017–2019: continued considerable influence and departmental benefits after leaving presidency”.
19 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
British Conservative MP, former Conservative Party leader and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
19 controversies · 37 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2011: 'cancer of welfare dependency' and disputed example concerning RSA” and “2017: controversy over pension rights at Council of State despite very brief period of actual service”.
19 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Past promotion of QAnon and other conspiracy theories” and “'False flag' theories about Parkland and confrontation with David Hogg”.
19 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2017: expulsion from FMLN following ethics proceedings linked to dispute with Xóchitl Marchelli” and “9 February 2020: enters Legislative Assembly surrounded by armed soldiers to pressure lawmakers over security loan”.
19 controversies · 33 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2005–2010: political lead for Rotherham Children's Services during period of widespread child sexual exploitation” and “2008: Wright receives annual child sexual exploitation report — knowledge 'in general terms' and later dispute over the scale he actually knew about”.
19 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Cuts to police budgets and staffing during her tenure as Home Secretary” and “'Catgate': misleading example used against Human Rights Act”.
19 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “4Children: rapid expansion, substantial losses and insolvency after her departure” and “Children's Commissioner: Sue Berelowitz's severance payment followed by consultancy contract cancelled for lack of required authorisation”.
18 controversies · 43 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Bullingdon Club membership and enduring controversy over elitism” and “MPs' expenses scandal: repayments and substantial second-home allowances”.
18 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2021: unattributed reproduction of passages in several columns — plagiarism allegations” and “2021–2023: promotion of CoinX before fraud complaints and investigation into platform”.
18 controversies · 37 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “"I am the Governor": telephone confrontation with firefighters and subsequent transfers overturned” and “SsangYong strikers described as "suicide commandos"”.
18 controversies · 32 sources2 convictions
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Rough Sleepers Unit: controversy over soup kitchens, sleeping bags and Big Issue accused of prolonging street homelessness” and “ASBO and Respect programme: enforcement strategy accused of criminalising non-criminal behaviour”.
18 controversies · 52 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Expenditure and reimbursements through Florida political committees” and “Use of Florida Republican Party American Express card for personal expenses”.
18 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2012: opposition to full reimbursement of abortion by social security” and “2015: proposal to end regional grants to family planning and LGBT organisations”.
18 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Pledge to be "tougher than the Tories" on welfare benefits” and “Proposal to restrict tax credits and benefits for EU migrants”.
18 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Mandatory minimum sentences: repeat-offending reform accused of reducing individualised sentencing and worsening prison overcrowding” and “Summons of deputy prosecutor Philippe Nativel: conflict with CSM over prosecutorial independence”.
18 controversies · 37 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Previous legal representation of Louis Farrakhan and allegations of "extremist links" during 2016 campaign” and “Use of racially derogatory term "Uncle Toms" in 2009, followed by apology”.
18 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Appeal representation of Chinese tyre manufacturer found civilly liable for theft of designs” and “Questioning Chuck Hagel and criticism of McCarthyist methods”.
18 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Civil Rights Division: OIG/OPR report criticises Acosta's insufficient supervision of Bradley Schlozman during politicised hiring” and “2004 Ohio election: unusual DOJ intervention supporting deployment of challengers at polling stations”.
17 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Apology after calling Conservative MP "scum" in House of Commons” and “Renewed "Tory scum" controversy at Labour conference followed by unreserved apology”.
17 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Delhi Excise Policy: Arrest Followed by Discharge in CBI Case, Challenged on Appeal” and “ED/PMLA Branch of Excise Case: Arrest in 2024 and Continuing Legal Dispute”.
17 controversies · 24 sources6 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2008 / 2018: unauthorised access to Harriet Harman's website, alteration of content and public apology” and “2018 / 2021: leaked recording containing controversial remarks about LGBT rights and transgender people”.
17 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and governmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “December 1991: World Bank memo on relocating polluting industries to poorer countries” and “1998: opposition to Brooksley Born over regulation of over-the-counter derivatives”.
17 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2008 arrest for driving under the influence, case subsequently dismissed” and “Tweet targeting Michael Cohen before congressional testimony and House Ethics Committee admonishment”.
17 controversies · 18 sources1 formal charge
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