Lobbyist Faces Extortion Charge Over $500K Demand in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged a lobbyist with attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and his son, allegedly hiring an enforcer to intimidate them.
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged a lobbyist with attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and his son, allegedly hiring an enforcer to intimidate them.
A review reveals top US lobbying firms working both sides of PFAS regulations, raising ethical concerns and potentially slowing public health efforts across states.
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An internal audit at Global Counsel, the lobbying firm founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, has disclosed that a substantial portion of his business emails is missing amid scrutiny over his Epstein ties.
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Global Counsel, co-founded by former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson, has ceased trading and entered administration after client losses linked to revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has entered administration following a client exodus triggered by revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The firm cited 'monumental impact' from lost contracts.
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RecommendedGlobal Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has entered administration due to client losses linked to historical ties with Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in UK staff redundancies.
The advisory firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson has entered administration after clients severed ties due to his historical links to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to redundancies.
Global Counsel, the advisory firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has collapsed into administration following the scandal over his historic links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former MI5 director Lord Jonathan Evans disclosed a classified file detailing a plan to use gerbils to detect lies by smelling stress hormones, part of a long history of animal espionage.
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, is on the brink of administration as high-profile clients flee due to revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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RecommendedGlobal Counsel, co-founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, is set to enter administration after client departures due to his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with police searches and payment revelations compounding the crisis.
Advisory firm Global Counsel enters administration, citing reputational damage from Peter Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with major clients like Barclays and Tesco departing.
Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, enters administration as clients flee following revelations about the peer's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, amid wider police investigations.
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, is set to enter administration as soon as Friday due to fallout from his links to Jeffrey Epstein, with high-profile clients severing ties.
A resurfaced interview with US Army Sergeant Clifford Stone details extraordinary claims about extraterrestrial intelligence, scientific proof of a creator, and technology bridging life and death.
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The UK government awarded contracts to US tech firms OpenAI and Palantir, which were clients of Peter Mandelson's lobbying company, raising transparency concerns.
Recent disclosures about Peter Mandelson's lobbying activities have sparked calls for stricter UK regulations to curb the influence of wealthy interests in politics.
Lord Mandelson's lobbying firm, Global Counsel, is under investigation for its work with Russian and Chinese state entities, raising concerns about foreign influence in UK politics.
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has completely severed all connections with the peer and announced the departure of its CEO following pressure over Epstein associations.
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RecommendedBen Wegg-Prosser resigns from Global Counsel as emails show Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in setting up the firm with Peter Mandelson, triggering client departures and internal crisis.
Global Counsel has completely severed ties with co-founder Peter Mandelson and announced the departure of its chief executive amid pressure over associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
Barclays has reportedly ended its relationship with Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, following revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Vodafone is also reviewing its contract as political pressure mounts.
Newly released emails reveal Peter Mandelson sought Jeffrey Epstein's advice on securing lucrative corporate roles at BP and Glencore immediately after Labour's 2010 election defeat.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt resurfaces at Washington DC political event, urging lawmakers to rein in Big Tech and strengthen online child protections with Senator Dick Durbin.
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