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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
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 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
Politics and government
Former British Secretary of State for Defence and former Security Minister.
10 controversies · 18 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
MusicPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Live 8 Criticised for the Near-Absence of African Artists from Its Main Line-Ups” and “Split with Parts of Make Poverty History Following His Enthusiastic Support for the G8 Compromise”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Queensland Mines Minister: unanimous no-confidence motion by Chamber of Mines” and “2012 anti-same-sex marriage advertisement deemed offensive, including by his gay half-brother”.
9 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “'No whore like an old whore' remark targeting Bryce Mackasey during 1984 campaign” and “Patronage and judicial appointments: criticism of appointees' Conservative Party links”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Creation of Ministry of Immigration and National Identity” and “DNA tests in family reunification and tighter immigration legislation”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2004 statements on gas chambers and the Holocaust: university sanction and lengthy judicial proceedings” and “Participation in an FN delegation attending Dieudonné's show”.
9 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Employment of his wife as parliamentary assistant: actual work questioned, no judicial proceedings” and “Motorway privatisation: role at Matignon and lasting criticism of safeguards granted to concessionaires”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 33 controversies, including “1997: warning against "multicultural society" which he claimed would become "multi-conflict society"” and “1997 Intervilles: Puy du Fou team favoured, with 2026 testimony claiming Retailleau knew of cheating before live broadcast”.
33 controversies · 55 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Senate presidency against APC leadership's choice, followed by withdrawal of Standing Rules forgery case in 2016” and “False asset declarations: 2015–2018 trial followed by definitive Supreme Court acquittal”.
7 controversies · 15 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Role on Lundin Oil Board During Sudan Operations and Testimony at Trial” and “Vostok Nafta/Gazprom Options and Suspected Conflicts of Interest”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
MusicPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Reaction to Silvio Berlusconi's joke about Barack Obama: 'happy to have become French'” and “'Born HIV Free' campaign: contracts awarded without tender to a close associate”.
8 controversies · 13 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2017 procés: criminal investigation, arrest warrant and departure for Belgium after unilateral declaration” and “Arrest in Germany: extradition accepted only for misuse of public funds, refused for rebellion, then European warrant withdrawn”.
8 controversies · 15 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Former Green MP for Brighton Pavilion and former Green Party leader.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “BBB's structural links to agribusiness and debate over party independence” and “Conspiracy suggestions surrounding the nitrogen issue and Nieuwsuur”.
7 controversies · 7 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2011 PS–EELV agreement: negotiations on nuclear power and constituencies, allegations of electoral bargaining” and “Cannabis: support for legalisation weeks after joining government”.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Campaign against the passive smoking initiative” and “Remarks claiming that human rights exert unacceptable pressure”.
7 controversies · 9 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “University admissions fraud involving his children: document falsification and final conviction” and “Six-million-won scholarship awarded to his daughter: anti-corruption law violation upheld, but acquitted of conventional bribery charge”.
6 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Employing a relative as a parliamentary assistant: acknowledgement and apology” and “Conviction for spreading false information during legislative election campaign”.
9 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Former Conservative MP and former deputy chief whip.
4 controversies · 8 sources
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