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misconductinpublicoffice
3 stories, newest first.
- Courts · City of London
Ex-Sergeant jailed for four years over misconduct
A former police sergeant has been jailed for four years for misconduct in public office after a court heard he asked for a female suspect's sex video and encouraged colleagues to bully a teenage detainee. His actions led to the discontinuation of 67 criminal cases.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
LatestEx-officer Rikki Hall charged with rape and strangulation
Former South Wales Police officer Rikki Hall has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of non-fatal strangulation. The alleged offences occurred in Swansea in February 2024 while he was on duty. Hall also faces charges of firearm possession and two counts of misconduct in public office.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Courts · City of LondonMandelson misconduct probe 'near collapse' as US ignores Scotland Yard
The Metropolitan Police investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations he passed confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein is reportedly close to collapse. US authorities have not responded to requests for information, hindering the probe.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 65