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6 storiesnewest firstlatest October 1, 2026
Janet Risi Field and Steven Louis Risi were indicted for a multi‑decade bribery and money‑laundering scheme that allegedly cost Subway franchisees over $80 million. The federal grand jury indictment was announced in South Florida on October 1, 2026.
A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty to illegally accessing a computer during the Project South corruption probe.
A jury trial on bribery charges against D.C. Councilmember Trayon White begins Tuesday after a three‑hour Monday hearing on motions. He is accused of taking $35,000 from a contractor in exchange for influencing multi‑million‑dollar city contracts.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits will pay $12.5 million to settle federal bribery allegations involving payments to retailers for product placement, ending a California investigation.
A former Baldwin Park council member and a former Compton council member were sentenced to federal prison on August 24, 2026 for accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes, reflecting a wider federal crackdown on local corruption in Southern California.
York Regional Police allege that Toronto police officers took part in a conspiracy to operate illegal cannabis dispensaries and massage parlors, prompting a new corruption investigation. The probe is ongoing with no arrests reported as of July 7, 2026.
