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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Late disclosure of more than 25 000 € in special payments received as Greens co-chair” and “Repeated corrections to her CV during chancellorship campaign”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 36 controversies, including “2001–2003, disclosed in 2017: labour inspector remuneration and repayment of €21,659.05” and “2013: false attribution of personal conviction in APUR case and defamation complaint against NKM”.
36 controversies · 56 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 6 controversies, including “Same-sex marriage: comparison of possible consequences with incest and polygamy” and “Stockach carnival: mockery of 'third gender' and toilets”.
6 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 21 controversies, including “2009–2024: Qantas upgrades, ties to Alan Joyce and controversy over airline access to government” and “2012: support for Kevin Rudd against Julia Gillard and resignation offer during Labor's internal conflict”.
21 controversies · 54 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2009-2017: architectural fees from Cierco family while serving as cònsol major of Escaldes-Engordany” and “February 2011: religious controversy following presentation of 'Jesucrit era marica' in municipal library”.
16 controversies · 34 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Pedrógão Grande and 2017 Fires: State Failures, Apologies and Government Crisis” and “'Familygate': Over Twenty Family Connections Within Government and State Institutions”.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “1995: Controversial remarks on homosexuality and referral of question to his psychiatrist wife” and “1998 abortion referendum: Personal support for 'no' against majority of his party”.
18 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Dieselgate: hearing and criticism of Commission's response while he was Industry Commissioner” and “Citizenship income: claim that many beneficiaries would be Roma and foreigners”.
9 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “1998: Dismissal from government and emergence of Reformasi movement” and “1998: Arrest and severe beating in custody — 'black eye' incident”.
19 controversies · 15 sources2 convictions1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Infitah and bread riots following sharp subsidy cuts” and “Camp David and separate peace with Israel: break with Arab consensus”.
5 controversies · 6 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1953 Qibya raid led by Sharon's unit and condemned by Security Council” and “Kahan Commission: personal responsibility for failure to prevent Sabra and Shatila massacres”.
14 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Die Aufsteigerrepublik book: use of ministerial staff and blurring of government/party activities” and “Tax issue concerning income and donations linked to his book”.
11 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Tax fraud accusation against Florence Woerth: defamation trial, acquittal then withdrawal after apology” and “SeaFrance: civil judgment over describing former executives as 'fraudsters'”.
16 controversies · 27 sources2 formal charges
Film, television and entertainmentPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1977–2003: Oui interview on sex, cannabis and homophobic remarks, followed by partial challenge to his own statements” and “2003–2023: allegations of non-consensual sexual touching by several women, general apology and retrospective acknowledgement”.
10 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “2017–2022: interest in Gelato's Ice Lounge not initially declared in register of interests” and “2019–2020: misogynistic harassment campaign and sexualised allegations directed against her”.
22 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Austerity cuts in healthcare and education and mass demonstrations” and “9-N: criminal conviction for disobedience, reduced to 13 months' disqualification”.
8 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
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 10 controversies, including “1999 conviction for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, followed by reduced sentence on appeal” and “2003 conviction in "public case" for breach of trust involving municipal grant”.
10 controversies · 16 sources3 convictions
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2020 phone tapping: admission of lawful interceptions followed by direct allegation against Gehlot by former OSD” and “REET: examination paper leak, initial denials followed by dismissals and partial cancellation”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “PTDF: Senate report accuses him of diverting $145 million in public funds” and “William Jefferson: alleged target of American bribery attempt, without Atiku being charged”.
5 controversies · 5 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Razza bianca': immigration speech about 'disappearance' of white race” and “Protective gowns/PPE affair: contract with brother-in-law's company, fraud investigation followed by dismissal”.
8 controversies · 9 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2001 conviction for assaulting a 12-year-old boy” and “Fraud and breach of trust trial in Ben-Aryeh case, followed by unanimous acquittal”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction
Ideologies, militancy and activismPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “False information in asylum application and Dutch nationality crisis” and “'Submission' film, criticism of Islam and murder of Theo van Gogh with threat against Hirsi Ali”.
11 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2014 Facebook post interpreted as targeting Palestinian civilians and "little snakes"” and “Transparency law for NGOs funded by foreign governments”.
10 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2018 boycott targeting Afriquia over allegedly excessive prices” and “Fuel price-fixing: sanction against oil companies including Afriquia”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Al-Yamamah affair: allegations of BAE payments to accounts linked to Bandar, without personal conviction” and “Zacarias Moussaoui's unproven allegations of financing al-Qaeda”.
10 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Pistol and Boo: public ultimatum threatening euthanasia of Johnny Depp's dogs” and “New Zealand dual citizenship: High Court rules him ineligible”.
10 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “1996 photograph with Jean-Marie Le Pen, published in 2007: controversy over association with the far right” and “Nationalist campaigns concerning Flanders-Wallonia transfers and Belgium's viability”.
19 controversies · 41 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 26 controversies, including “2000–2001: Hopes of 'Damascus Spring' followed by swift closure of political space” and “2000–2010: Arbitrary detention, torture, disappearances and persistent restrictions during first decade”.
26 controversies · 23 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2023–2024: Pre-trial detention following post criticising judges” and “March 2024: Benefits from controversial amnesty law also blocking prosecutions over political violence”.
10 controversies · 15 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Travelgate: guilty plea for fraud involving parliamentary travel allowances” and “SASSA social grants crisis: Constitutional Court finds personal responsibility”.
5 controversies · 10 sources2 convictions
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Switch from Conservatives to Liberals with immediate cabinet appointment and ethics complaint” and “Formal ministerial recusals due to potential ties to the Stronach Trust/Magna”.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Media and journalismPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2010: Tweet generalising about Arabs — 'bomb crap and live in open sewage'” and “2015: Televised confrontation with Zoey Tur, deliberate misgendering, verbal threat and police report”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Former British Secretary of State for Defence and former Security Minister.
10 controversies · 18 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “1919–1922: Formation of fascist movement and systematic use of squadristi against political opponents” and “1922: March on Rome and accession to power under fascist pressure”.
17 controversies · 8 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Criminal investigation into Fifth Dimension, company he chaired, ultimately closed” and “Joining then resigning from Netanyahu's war government amid strategic disagreement”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “School timetable reform: greater flexibility fails to end local opposition” and “ABCD de l'égalité: decision not to roll out programme nationwide and accusations of retreat in face of opponents”.
13 controversies · 20 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Appointment of Erdoğan's son-in-law as Finance Minister: nepotism allegations and crisis of confidence” and “2018 currency crisis: contested economic programme and loss of investor confidence”.
11 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 32 controversies, including “La Hague: defence of Cotentin's image amid controversy over radioactive discharges and childhood leukaemia” and “European Constitutional Treaty and fiscal compact: shift from 2005 "No" to support for 2012 treaty”.
32 controversies · 63 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Adverse Mahon Tribunal Findings on His Personal Finances” and “Resignation as Taoiseach at the Height of Mahon Tribunal Hearings”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Statement that Huwara should be "wiped out", condemned as incitement to violence” and “Remarks suggesting that starving two million Gaza residents could be "justified and moral"”.
14 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Police property leases: findings of maladministration, dismissal and subsequent judicial annulment” and “"Shoot to kill" rhetoric and debate over police use of lethal force”.
12 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Mahadev betting app: Baghel named as accused in CBI FIR and targeted in searches” and “2017 'sex CD': discharge overturned in 2026, then trial stayed by High Court”.
6 controversies · 13 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 38 controversies, including “Vietnam War: controversy over military deferment, ROTC and 1969 letter released during 1992 campaign” and “Gennifer Flowers: allegation of affair during 1992 campaign, denials and subsequent admission of sexual relationship”.
38 controversies · 71 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Ministerial Housing Allowance: Repayment of Approximately NZ$32,000, with Favourable Auditor-General Finding” and “Paid Parental Leave: Financial Veto of Majority-Backed Bill and Subsequent Admission of Public Calculation Error”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Pamukova train crash: Transport Minister's political responsibility disputed” and “Photograph of his wife eating at a separate table: controversy over gender segregation”.
10 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Schnellroda speech on supposed African and European 'reproductive strategies'” and “'Landolf Ladig' pseudonym: BfV considers identity with Höcke almost certain”.
11 controversies · 15 sources1 conviction
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