Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'corruption'

Alaska's Stevens Now Seeking Voters' Verdict

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:17:00 EDT

Following his conviction on corruption charges, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is back in his home state, campaigning for re-election. Stevens is the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, but cracks are showing in his base of support. He faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mark Begich.

After Conviction, Stevens' Future In Doubt

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted Monday of all counts in his corruption trial. What does that mean for his political future?

Alaska Reacts To Sen. Stevens' Conviction

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been found guilty on all counts in his corruption trial. He is facing re-election next week and what had been a solid lead in the polls has now narrowed considerably.

McCain Calls On Sen. Stevens To Resign

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:31:00 EDT

Even as Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens vowed to appeal his conviction on federal corruption charges, there were new signs that support for him was cracking. Presidential candidate John McCain called Tuesday for his fellow Republican to step down.

Alaska Sen. Stevens Will Appeal Verdict

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens was found guilty Monday on all seven corruption charges against him. The government had charged Stevens with lying on his Senate financial disclosure forms, by not disclosing gifts including major home renovations from an oil industry executive. In a statement, Stevens said he would fight the "unjust verdict."

Alaska Sen. Stevens Convicted In Corruption Trial

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:32:00 EDT

A jury has found Republican Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of lying about gifts from an oil company in Alaska. Alaska Public Radio's Libby Casey, who's just outside the courtroom, discusses the verdict.

Sen. Stevens Found Guilty In Corruption Case

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:15:00 EDT

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been convicted of lying about free home renovations and gifts he received from an oil contractor. The Senate's longest-serving Republican was found guilty on all seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial documents.

Defense Rests In Sen. Stevens' Trial

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:37:00 EDT

The jury has heard the cases of federal prosecutors and defense attorneys in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska. The Republican is charged with seven counts of failing to report a quarter of a million dollars in gifts and services provided by an oil industry executive and other friends.

Sen. Ted Stevens Takes The Stand

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Senator Ted Stevens testified in his own defense at his corruption trial in Washington Friday. The Alaska senator hotly denied he had accepted gifts, including home renovations, and then didn't report them on his Senate financial disclosure forms.

Stevens Testifies At Trial

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:41:00 EDT

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has testified in his own defense at his corruption trial in Washington. He denied he knew of any free renovations being done on his home. He said he had arranged a loan to pay for the renovations and intended to pay for everything.

Sen. Stevens Will Be Back On The Witness Stand

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens began testifying at his corruption trial in Washington Thursday. He denied wrongdoing. His wife, Catherine, also testified about her role in home renovations. The prosecution says the renovations were gifts to the senator, but were not reflected on his financial disclosure forms.

'Max Payne': Gaming The System, Gloomily

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:58:00 EDT

Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis star in a cops-and-corruption thriller with supernatural overtones; adapted from the hit video game, John Moore's movie could use more nuance, but looks like a crowd-pleaser.

Sen. Stevens To Testify At His Corruption Trial

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In the federal trial of Alaska Republican Senator Ted Stevens, Stevens and his wife, Catherine, are expected to testify Thursday. Stevens is accused of illegally trying to hide gifts from an oil industry executive.

Report: Afghanistan In Downward Spiral

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A new report says Afghanistan is in danger of falling prey to Taliban influence yet again. The report, to be released by major U.S. intelligence agencies after the elecion, cites a breakdown in Afghani leadership and a steady increase in violence from militants as well as corruption.

Ted Stevens Runs For Re-Election From A Distance

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:43:00 EDT

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is facing federal corruption charges in Washington, D.C., while running for another term. Stevens has held onto his Senate seat for four decades with overwhelming support. But this year, he has a significant challenger in the mayor of Anchorage.

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' Trial Opens

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:45:00 EDT

Sen. Ted Stevens has blamed a contractor friend for his legal troubles on the first day of the trial of the Republican lawmaker. Stevens, who is being tried for corruption, is accused of lying on Senate forms about home renovations and gifts he received from the contractor.

Liberia's President On U.S. Financial Crisis, '08 Elections

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Leaders from around the world are in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf talks about the financial crisis in the U.S., South Africa's new president and her work to stop poverty and corruption in Liberia.

South Africa's President Mbeki Resigns

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:25:00 EDT

South African President Thabo Mbeki is stepping down after his ruling African National Congress demanded he leave office over allegations he abused his power in the corruption case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma. Mbeki's biographer Mark Gevisser talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the political crisis in South Africa.

Lobbyist Abramoff Gets Four-Year Prison Term

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:55:00 EDT

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff is sentenced to four years in prison for conspiracy in connection with a highly publicized public corruption case. The scandal involved a number of members of Congress, many of them Republicans, and contributed to several key election defeats in 2006.

Presidency Bid By Bhutto's Widower Controversial

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:29:00 EDT

Asif Ali Zardari spent more than a decade in Pakistani prisons on charges ranging from corruption to murder. Now the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is running for president.

Clashes Force State Of Emergency In Thailand

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:18:00 EDT

The prime minister of Thailand has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok after a violent clash Tuesday night between anti-government and pro-government crowds that left at least one dead. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has been accused of corruption.

Sen. Stevens' Bid To Move Trial To Alaska Fails

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Sen. Ted Stevens has lost a bid to move his corruption trial from Washington to his home state of Alaska. The Republican lawmaker had said both the witnesses and his campaign for re-election were in Alaska. The trial is due to start next month.

Can Political Shakeup Help Alaska Shed Corruption...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Alaska receives more federal dollars per capita than any other state. That's largely due to politicians like Sen. Ted Stevens, who's now under indictment. Alaska Congressman Don Young is also under investigation. Both face a tough re-election bid. And former Sen. Frank Murkowski lost his re-election bid to be governor. Those three have dominated Alaska politics for nearly a half-century. Now their demise may signal something new for a state that's used to being taken care of.

Corruption Loves Company

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:14:00 EDT

What causes corruption? Why does it feel easier to break the rules when everyone around you is already cheating? Guests talk about the culture of corruption in government and business in the U.S. and abroad. Can it be changed?

Summer Knight: Is Kingsley This Year's Rogen...

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:05:00 EDT

Veteran actor rules the screen this summer, appearing in five features between June and August. Among his roles: a mystic in The Love Guru, a corrupt C.I.A. mastermind in War, Inc., and a stoned shrink in The Wackness.