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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “BVT affair: initial support for a search later ruled unlawful, followed by criticism from former intelligence chief” and “'Patientenmilliarde': billion-euro savings promise promoted by Nehammer deemed unverifiable by Court of Audit”.
19 controversies · 44 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 “2003–2004: conviction for involvement in impersonating a prosecutor” and “2004: drink-driving conviction”.
19 controversies · 32 sources3 convictions6 formal charges
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
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Late 1970s–2003: Death penalty and extrajudicial executions used as instruments of political repression” and “1980: Retroactive criminalisation of membership of Shiite al-Da'wa Party and executions of clerics and opponents”.
19 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Denis Baupin case: Accuser, then acquitted alongside other defendants in defamation trial” and “2021 Green primary: Controversy over 'women casting spells' versus men building EPR nuclear reactors”.
19 controversies · 31 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 “2011: Sisi acknowledges and defends military's forced 'virginity tests' on female protesters before promising to end them” and “2013: Military under Sisi removes Mohamed Morsi following mass demonstrations”.
18 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2019: EPRDF coalition dissolved into Prosperity Party, prompting political split with TPLF” and “2020: Elections postponed because of COVID-19, triggering constitutional crisis with Tigray”.
18 controversies · 18 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 “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 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 “2002: Prestige — statements minimising leaks and political responsibility for crisis” and “2002–2004: public support for Aznar government's position on Iraq and weapons of mass destruction, followed by acknowledgement of their absence”.
18 controversies · 59 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 “2011: Publicly punches sheriff responsible for demolition” and “2011: DILG finds misconduct and recommends administrative proceedings”.
18 controversies · 16 sources1 formal charge
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 governmentTerrorism and violent extremism
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2003–2011: Jihadist activities in Iraq and detention by US forces” and “2011–2012: Mission assigned by al-Baghdadi and establishment of al-Nusra Front in Syria”.
17 controversies · 18 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
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 17 controversies, including “2018–2019: Officially validated presidential victory sharply contradicted by parallel data” and “2019–2020: Power-sharing with Kabila's camp despite promise of change”.
17 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Brazil: Stolen and forged cheques case reopened, then resolved through non-prosecution agreement” and “Friends of Pets United and veteran Richard Osthoff: Allegation of diverting fundraiser for sick dog”.
17 controversies · 20 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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 government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2012: 'Silvergate' — suspected covert Reform Party financing, criminal investigation and resignation” and “2015: Port of Tallinn corruption crisis and executives' political connections”.
17 controversies · 34 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
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “1994: Serious crimes by RPF forces during campaign ending genocide — command responsibility debated” and “1995: Kibeho massacre by Rwandan Patriotic Army under government in which Kagame was Vice-President and Defence Minister”.
17 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “David Emerson's move from Liberals to Conservative Cabinet and ethics investigation” and “Calling an early election in 2008 despite fixed-date election legislation”.
17 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Axovant: high-risk gamble, acquisition of intepirdine and record IPO” and “Intepirdine Phase III failure and collapse of Axovant shares”.
17 controversies · 24 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 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 16 controversies, including “Lakanal House: Southwark admits four fire safety breaches and receives £570,000 in fines and costs” and “Local austerity: job cuts, restructuring and approximately 200 FTE positions threatened in Southwark budgets”.
16 controversies · 46 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2016–2024: from fierce Donald Trump critic to running mate and leading political heir” and “2021–2024: 'childless cat ladies', pro-parent taxation and proposal to give parents additional votes”.
16 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2021: Covid restrictions and tougher measures for unvaccinated people” and “October 2021: remarks about delaying healthcare or charging unvaccinated people”.
16 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2009-2010: 37.5% increase in residential gas tariffs under his leadership of ArmRosGazprom” and “2011: ban on street trading in Yerevan and loss of income for thousands of vendors”.
16 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2020: 'Petsas list' — approximately €20 million in Covid advertising distributed to media amid opacity and favouritism criticism” and “2020–2023: persistent allegations of unlawful migrant pushbacks at borders”.
16 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “April 2021: Unconstitutional military succession following Idriss Déby's death” and “April–May 2021: Crackdown on demonstrations against military takeover”.
16 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “External participation in a mafia association: final seven-year conviction” and “Before sentence enforcement: wanted, arrested in Beirut then extradited to Italy”.
16 controversies · 27 sources2 convictions8 formal charges
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