Category : Scandals


Pratt Slams Newsom's Wildfire Rebuild Plan

Reality star Spencer Pratt criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom's wildfire recovery efforts, accusing state mismanagement of funds as he launches LA mayoral campaign.

Lecturer 'Shaking' After Airbnb's Racist Guest Response

A Liverpool John Moores University lecturer faced racist abuse from an Airbnb guest in Bath, with the platform initially refusing to ban the perpetrator or remove damaging reviews, causing significant financial and emotional distress.

Ex-Adams Aide Accused of Diamond Earrings Bribe

Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis-Martin accepted diamond earrings from real estate developers and pressured city officials to expedite their projects despite safety concerns.

Guardian Journalists Honoured for Noel Clarke Coverage

Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne named Women of the Year for their investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against actor Noel Clarke, while former Gaza reporter Malak A Tantesh wins Rising Star prize.

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Jailed for Bribery

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting bribes, marking a historic moment as both former presidential spouses are now incarcerated.

Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Jailed for 20 Months

A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption, with the verdict coming ahead of an expected ruling on charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol.

Labour Donor Faces Backlash Over PhD Claim

Dame Ann Limb, a Labour donor nominated for a peerage, faces criticism for falsely claiming a PhD and her appointment as President of Milton Keynes Community Foundation.

French Lawmaker's Trauma in Ex-Senator MDMA Trial

French lawmaker Sandrine Josso recounts terrifying experience of being drugged with MDMA by former senator Joël Guerriau, as prosecutor seeks three-year prison sentence in Paris trial.

Ex-Labour MP McGinn Charged with Sexual Assault

Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been charged with one count of sexual assault following a police investigation into an allegation from July 2022. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later this month.

Saved Sawmill Housed Serial Rapist's Sex Club

A historic Victorian sawmill in Glasgow was saved from demolition by campaigning politicians who later discovered it contained a sex club frequented by convicted serial rapist and murderer Iain Packer.

Oscar Nom Sparks Family Feud Over Biopic Accuracy

Kate Hudson's Oscar nomination for Song Sung Blue has ignited a bitter family dispute, with the son of the real-life subject condemning the film as a travesty that dishonours his father's legacy.

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