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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 24 controversies, including “Same-sex marriage: opposition to law, statement that he would not officiate gay marriages, followed by public regret ten years later” and “Rape allegation by Sophie Patterson-Spatz: lengthy proceedings ending in final case dismissal (non-lieu)”.
24 controversies · 43 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 24 controversies, including “1994–2016: from republican Liberal Democrat activist to Conservative minister and widely publicised ideological reversals” and “2004–2009: affair with Mark Field followed by an attempt by her local Conservative association to deselect her”.
24 controversies · 44 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 24 controversies, including “2004–2006: Tourism Australia — controversial 'So where the bloody hell are you?' campaign and early departure from leadership” and “2007–2022: Cook preselection — Michael Towke's initial victory, disendorsement and later allegations of a campaign based on his Lebanese background”.
24 controversies · 49 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 24 controversies, including “2012: controversial position on ethnic dimension of Rochdale grooming gangs” and “2012–2014: public exposure of Cyril Smith's abuse and publication of Smile for the Camera”.
24 controversies · 34 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “Expulsion of US ambassador followed by ban on DEA activities” and “TIPNIS: road project through Indigenous territory and police repression of protest march”.
23 controversies · 33 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “Past membership of the M-19 urban guerrilla movement, arrest and subsequent demobilisation” and “Political reuse of M-19 symbols and controversy over the memory of the Palace of Justice”.
23 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “Schabir Shaik: judicial finding of a "generally corrupt relationship" with Jacob Zuma” and “Removal from the deputy presidency following Schabir Shaik's conviction”.
23 controversies · 32 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “Nouvelles du Front: prosecuted for defamation concerning her book, then acquitted” and “Complaint against Christophe Béchu: CJR closes case, followed by ECHR application ruled inadmissible”.
23 controversies · 36 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “1980s–1990s: Historical allegations of serious human rights violations in East Timor” and “1997–1998: Abductions and torture of pro-democracy activists by Kopassus”.
23 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “2013: confrontation with superiors during investigation into National Intelligence Service electoral interference” and “2020–2023: disciplinary suspension as Prosecutor General ultimately overturned for procedural defects”.
23 controversies · 32 sources5 convictions3 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 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 “Cash-for-access fundraising and reform of transparency rules” and “Holiday on Aga Khan's private island: four violations of the Conflict of Interest Act”.
22 controversies · 41 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 “1999: criminal conviction as Oragir editor for defamation and insults, sentence subsequently made non-custodial” and “2008-2022: post-election protests — seven-year sentence, favourable ECtHR ruling and subsequent acquittal on cassation”.
22 controversies · 50 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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 “2018: doctoral thesis plagiarism allegations, publication and plagiarism detection tests” and “2018–2019: exhumation of Francisco Franco from Valle de los Caídos, legal battle and allegations of electoral use of historical memory”.
22 controversies · 61 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 “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 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 “2015: conflict with Finns Party over European relocation of asylum seekers” and “2015: proposed stricter deportation rules for asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes”.
21 controversies · 37 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 “December 2019: al-Hol case and first no-confidence motion against her government” and “January 2020: worldwide false report that she was introducing a four-day working week”.
20 controversies · 31 sources
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 “2010: Open VLD withdrawal and collapse of Leterme II government over Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde” and “Public sector pension reform: Tighter conditions and partial annulment by Constitutional Court”.
19 controversies · 38 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2017: Lex Agrokor and extraordinary state intervention” and “2018–2020: Borg group and proceedings over lack of transparency surrounding Lex Agrokor”.
19 controversies · 28 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 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
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Disputed legal argument against strengthening anti-corruption legislation” and “ÖVP funding of Sebastian Kurz's lawyer confirmed and defended by Stocker”.
19 controversies · 40 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
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