misconduct

Russell Brand denies ‘extremely disturbing’ criminal allegations ahead of exposé in the UK

"Amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute," the comedian said in a video on Instagram.

MTA workers caught buying possible stolen goods after being accused of boozing on the job

The MTA caught two workers buying "unknown merchandise" -- believed to be stolen goods -- from shady individuals at MTA trailers in Manhattan.

NBC once feared Jimmy Fallon's 'out-of-control' drinking would cause something bad to happen

Page Six exclusively reported in October 2016 that top-ranking network execs had warned the "Tonight Show" host to cut back on the booze.

NYC judge found to have flaunted position, called woman 'stupid bitch' in parking spat outside school

A Brooklyn judge was found to have flaunted her position during a road rage incident last year in which she called a teacher a "stupid bitch," a state judicial watchdog...

Bravo refutes claim reality stars can’t break NDAs to report ‘unlawful acts’ amid Bethenny Frankel legal war

The network and its parent company, NBCUniversal, has been accused of forbidding employees from publicly speaking out about alleged mistreatment.

Legal aide to Brooklyn DA axed for ‘time card inconsistencies’ after blowing whistle on alleged ‘blatant misconduct’: suit

A former special counsel to Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez claims he was axed because he blew "the whistle on blatant unconstitutional misconduct."

Embattled Brooklyn DA top aide accused of anti-semitism not seen in the office for nearly a month: staffers

In week three of her absence, eagle-eyed employees at various times spotted Ming's office door ajar and the light turned on -- but without any sign of her.

Cops forced to apologize after mistakenly handcuffing 12-year-old black child in viral video

Police in Lansing, Michigan, said they mistook 12-year-old Tashawn Bernard for a car thief when they handcuffed him last week -- but were forced to apologize when viral video of...

NYC DOE exec in ‘cover up’ cited for repeat hooky given generous raise

A top enrollment official for the DOE was found to have repeatedly played hooky and sold clothing during work hours, yet she was rewarded with a promotion and a pay...

Brooklyn DA aide a no-show after staffers air complaints of abuse, antisemitism

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez’ aide Maritza Ming has not shown up at the office since the report on allegations that she bullied underlings, belittled Jewish staffers and misused the office...

Brooklyn DA promotes aide who trashed Jewish colleagues, uses office for personal benefit: sources

Sources with direct knowledge of the office say Maritza Ming’s conduct has severely damaged morale and driven out talented people.

Lisa Rinna slams 'disgusting' 'Days of Our Lives' set environment after Albert Alarr investigation

"It was disgusting, I was shocked. I let many people know, Albert included, and they didn’t do a thing until now, it seems," the "RHOBH" alum wrote.

YouTuber Colleen Ballinger blasted for denying grooming allegations with ukulele song

"The only thing I've ever groomed is my two Persian cats," Ballinger singsonged in a video posted Wednesday.

NYC child services staffer arrested for allegedly exposing himself during 'predatory' home visits

Harold Latour, a veteran child protective services employee, was charged with harassment and official misconduct after allegedly exposing himself to a woman during child welfare visits in Queens in 2021.

Senate votes to repeal Washington, DC soft-on-crime police reform bill

The Senate voted Tuesday to nullify a soft-on-crime bill introduced by Washington, DC, council members that would have changed rules governing use of force and officer misconduct.

Westchester legislator resigns as leader amid allegations she mishandled ex-aide's sexual misconduct case

Board of Legislators Chair Catherine Borgia stepped down, though only after she brought an unsuccessful lawsuit against her peers on the board.

NY judge should get boot for sex comments: watchdog group 

The CJC claims that Persons started discussing his failed marriage with a prosecutor and a lawyer while he was in a courtroom Aug. 26, 2021 -- saying he'd been in...

Memphis cop texted multiple people photo of Tyre Nichols after beating

Ex-Memphis cop Demetrius Haley snapped a photo of a bloodied and handcuffed Tyre Nichols and texted it to at least five people, according to a state document released Tuesday.

NYC paid out more than $121 million in police misconduct lawsuits: data

The tally for 2022 doesn't even include the $13 million payout to the family of Khalil Islam, who died in 2009 — highlighting how the city's report remains woefully incomplete,...

Manhattan DA abruptly drops case against accused crooked NYPD cop

Joseph Franco, who was facing charges of perjury and official misconduct had his case dismissed and sealed by a judge Tuesday over evidence that "violated [the Manhattan DA's] discovery requirements,"...