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corruption
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From Murder Capital to Vacation Destination: Exploring the New El Salvador
A young president turned the world’s most dangerous country into one of the coolest travel destinations in Central America – but how, and at what cost?
Inglewood Police Officer Sold Cocaine Taken from Evidence Locker
A former police officer who allegedly stole drugs out of the evidence lock-up and sold them to an informant is expected to accept a plea deal in lieu of a hefty prison sentence.
New Podcast Documents Fallout of Adelanto, Its Move To Legalize Cannabis
When a failing prison town sought to change its fortune through marijuana cultivation, city council members took advantage of their power in jaw-dropping ways. Crooked Media’s new podcast series Dreamtown: Adelanto reveals what happened and documents the extraordinary fallout.
CRAFT: The Beating Heart of the Cannabis Industry
Why the government, multi-state operators, and cannabis hedge funds have gotten it all wrong—and are losing so badly right now.
AG Barr’s Bias Allegedly Spurred Investigations Of Cannabis Industry
AG Barr has been accused of letting his own bias interfere with proceedings.
Missouri Lawmakers Probe Rejected Cannabis Business Applications After Appeals
More than 800 appeals have been filed by businesses who have been denied licenses.
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Boston In Cannabis Corruption Investigation
No recreational cannabis dispensaries have yet opened in Boston.
FBI Investigating Possible Public Corruption In Sacramento’s Cannabis Industry
Federal prosecutors have indicted four people for directing foreign funds into campaign donations and marijuana businesses, including two men who have ties to Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani.
Mayor Allegedly Extorted Thousands Of Dollars From Marijuana Vendors
Democrat Jasiel Correia II is mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.
New Jersey Mayor Who Banned Weed in His Town Revealed to be Paid Lobbyist
The mayor of the first New Jersey town to ban the cannabis industry has been making $3,000 per month working as a lobbyist and executive director for a prominent anti-legalization group.