Tag: Campaign finance improprieties
France’s Sarkozy goes on trial over 2012 campaign financing
PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Thursday on charges that his unsuccessful 2012 reelection bid was illegally financed, a...
Mayor’s husband arrested in Rochester, charges still secret
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The husband of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was awaiting arraignment on criminal charges Thursday following a police search of the house...
Defense contractor’s Senate campaign donations investigated
HONOLULU — U.S authorities are investigating allegations that a Hawaii-based defense contractor illegally donated $150,000 to the reelection fund of a Maine senator who...
Mexico says 2 leading candidates in state race to be charged
MEXICO CITY — In a surprise move, federal prosecutors in Mexico said late Monday they plan to file charges against the two leading candidates...
Ramaphosa denies wrong in raising election campaign funds
JOHANNESBURG —
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed there...
EXPLAINER: What to know about the Giuliani investigation
NEW YORK — The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic...
France’s Sarkozy faces new trial over 2012 campaign finance
PARIS — French former President Nicolas Sarkozy is scheduled to go on trial Wednesday on charges that his unsuccessful reelection bid in 2012 was...