State public-corruption cases

Hannah Dugan

Hannah Dugan, a Wisconsin judge, was convicted of obstructing an ICE arrest of an individual in her courtroom. At sentencing, she requested no jail time, citing personal hardship.

• Obstruction
• Abuse of office

A Mississippi district attorney pleaded guilty to bribery conspiracy and resigned from office.

• Bribery
• Conspiracy

Kevin Bollaro

Franklin Township Police Sergeant Kevin Bollaro is charged with second-degree official misconduct for allegedly knowingly failing to perform his duties to gain a personal advantage in connection with a 2025 murder-suicide.

• Abuse of office
• Honest services

Thomas Pischke

South Dakota state senator Thomas Pischke is charged with two felony counts of submitting falsified documents related to election fraud. He turned himself in to jail and is scheduled for an initial hearing on July 7.

• Election fraud
• Fraud

Thomas Pischke

State Senator Thomas Pischke is charged with two felony counts for allegedly falsifying signatures to nominate candidates for Republican Party positions without their knowledge.

• Election fraud
• Fraud

An incumbent South Dakota legislative leader is charged with two felony counts of allegedly falsifying signatures to nominate candidates for state Republican Party positions without their knowledge.

• Election fraud
• Fraud

A former Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputy is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman during a traffic stop and is charged with rape, attempted rape, official misconduct, and tampering with evidence.

• Abuse of office
• Obstruction

John Alite

John Alite, a former mafia hitman and New Jersey town councilman, is charged with multiple counts including theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, and terroristic threats allegedly committed while serving in municipal office.

• Extortion
• Abuse of office

Two Monroe County Sheriff's Department employees are alleged to have allowed a trusty inmate to perform work on private property, including at a watercraft repair business where the employees also worked, and to operate county vehicles without supervision. The indictment alleges official misconduct and unlawful use of inmates.

• Abuse of office
• Honest services