official misconduct
Coverage of official misconduct in the Nexus archive.
- Former Parker police sergeant pleads guilty to unlawful sexual conduct, official misconduct
A former Parker police sergeant pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct and official misconduct charges related to incidents during ride-alongs involving two adult victims. The incidents included inappropriate sexual topics, requests for nude photos, and physical misconduct during a pat-down.
- Miami-Dade driving instructors accused of fraudulently passing unqualified drivers
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Daniel Delgado and Luis Alberto Vidal, employees of Amigos Traffic School and Millennium Traffic School, for fraudulently certifying unqualified drivers during undercover operations. Both men face charges including unlawful use of a driver’s license, official misconduct, and falsifying public records.
- Indictments show five inmate murders, assaults and other violence at a Tennessee prison
A Tennessee prison's grand jury indicted 50 individuals in 19 cases involving five inmate murders, assaults against staff and inmates, and other violent crimes. Charges include murder, aggravated assault, official misconduct, and controlled substance possession at Northwest Correctional Complex, with some indictments targeting former staff members.
- School supt. charged after WGN Investigates finds bills for porn and more
A school superintendent was indicted for theft, forgery, and official misconduct after an investigation uncovered over $1,000 in adult website charges on a district credit card. Cook County prosecutors filed the charges following the WGN Investigates report.
- Denver police officer involved in nightclub assault arrested and fired from the force
Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero was arrested and fired after allegedly assaulting a person at a 16th Street nightclub in May. He faces charges of third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting. Surveillance and sworn records identified Lucero, who was on probation and worked for District 2.
- Ex-city employee pleads not guilty in Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, pleaded not guilty to charges of theft, forgery, and official misconduct. The allegations involve misleading the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.