official misconduct
Coverage of official misconduct in the Nexus archive.
- School supt. charged after WGN Investigates finds bills for porn and more
A school superintendent was indicted for theft, forgery, and official misconduct after an investigation uncovered over $1,000 in adult website charges on a district credit card. Cook County prosecutors filed the charges following the WGN Investigates report.
- Denver police officer involved in nightclub assault arrested and fired from the force
Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero was arrested and fired after allegedly assaulting a person at a 16th Street nightclub in May. He faces charges of third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting. Surveillance and sworn records identified Lucero, who was on probation and worked for District 2.
- Ex-city employee pleads not guilty in Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, pleaded not guilty to charges of theft, forgery, and official misconduct. The allegations involve misleading the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.