Bribery & Kickback Cases
Bribery, kickback schemes, and pay-to-play cases, tracked through court filings and reporting. The Graft beat anchors the record; news coverage supplies the surrounding context.
- Former City Councilmen for Baldwin Park and Compton Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Bribery Schemes
Two former city councilmen, one from Baldwin Park and one from Compton, were sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for engaging in corrupt acts while in office, including accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for supporting a police union and obtaining o…
- USA v. Sheng Thao
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is charged with federal bribery. A federal judge limited the prosecution's exhibit evidence prior to trial scheduled for October.
- USA v. Templeton
Joseph Templeton, a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional officer, is charged with bribery, money laundering, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in connection with an alleged scheme involving his official position.
- Maui police chief addresses bribery allegations against lieutenant
A Maui Police Department lieutenant is alleged to have accepted regular cash payments from organizers of illegal cockfights in exchange for ensuring Maui police would not enforce animal fighting laws.
- USA v. Philip LeVota
Philip LeVota, Interim Jackson County Executive, is indicted on charges of engaging in a bribery scheme related to the 2026 election for Jackson County Executive.
- USA v. Ridley-Thomas
…,000 indirect donation to a nonprofit benefiting his son constituting a thing of value under bribery laws. The Ninth Circuit upheld the conviction.
- Hawaiʻi Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty
Four Hawaiʻi officials and businessman Tobi Solidum are charged with bribery and conspiracy. The indictment alleges the officials were bribed to influence legislative actions and secure government funds for a Covid-19 testing effort.
- USA v. Alhattab, Parsons, and Roberts
Three defendants pleaded guilty to bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds in connection with a scheme that enabled over 100 people to fraudulently obtain commercial driver's licenses.
- Neal Milner: The State Will Never Win Public’s Trust In The Bribery Case
According to Neal Milner, the public will distrust how the state handles the bribery case regardless of the outcome. He argues that the underlying issue—money in politics—cannot be solved by…
- Vellore GH staffer suspended over bribery charge
A staff member at Vellore GH was suspended following a bribery charge. A video of the individual demanding a bribe circulated widely on social media.
- Ninth Circuit upholds bribery conviction of longtime LA politician
The Ninth Circuit upheld the bribery conviction of veteran Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was found guilty of soliciting favors for his son from the University of Southern California in…
- Hawaiʻi Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty
Four Hawaiʻi officials pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in a public corruption scandal. They are accused of conspiring with businessman Tobi Solidum, who allegedly bribed them to influence legislative actions and…
- ICAC charges 3 former HSBC managers over accepting bribes to favour customers
…The accused worked at the Causeway Bay branch and face six bribery charges.
- Kannur Corporation sacks engineer on bribery charge
Kannur Corporation dismissed an engineer following a bribery charge.
- SSI held on bribery charges in Tirupattur
SSI is being held on bribery charges in Tirupattur. Manjunathan filed a complaint with DVAC after refusing to pay a bribe.
- Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Demand Special Session Following Bribery Indictments
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are demanding a special session following bribery indictments. The proposed legislation aims to close a political contribution loophole involving government contractors.
- How is this different from the public corruption tracker?
- Public corruption is the broad beat; this page narrows to bribery and kickback schemes specifically, so you can follow that pattern on its own.