Joseph A. "Jock" Yablonski was a labor leader known for his advocacy for miners' rights. BUT he fell victim to a tragic murder that shed light on corruption within the United Mine Workers of America.

Sources
Hillary's Story
CrimeReads
How The 1969 Murders of a Labor Leader and His Family Changed Coal Country Forever

Forbes
Cillian Murphy Starring In Crime Film About 1960s Mining Murders—What To Know About The True Story Of Joseph Yablonski

HISTORY
Bodies of family killed by United Mine Workers found | January 5, 1970

Library of Congress
Joseph A. Yablonski legal case collection

Observer-Reporter
Fifty years later, the murder of the Yablonskis still resonates

TribLIVE.com
Killings of UMWA leader Jock Yablonski, his family shocked Western Pa. 50 years ago

YOUTUBE
A Murder In The Union: The Assassination of Jock Yablonski

Wikipedia
Joseph Yablonski

Photos
Joseph Yablonski--via Madison.com
W.A. "Tony" Boyle--by Bettman via Smithsonian Magazine
Pittsburgh Press Headline--via PressReader
Claude Vealy--from AP via PennLive
Yablonski Sons at Court--from AP via PennLive

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Salvatore DiMasi ascended to power in politics, reaching the esteemed position of Speaker of the Massachusetts House. BUT his downfall came swiftly when corruption charges led to incarceration.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Boston Herald
Sal DiMasi, other federal cons can't be automatically blocked from Beacon Hill lobbying, SJC rules

CBS News
Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi Asks For 3-Year Sentence
Sal DiMasi Appeals Conviction, Sentence

Courthouse News Service
Corruption conviction is no bar to lobbying, ex-lawmaker tells Massachusetts high court--by Daniel Jackson

The Daily Free Press
Salvatore DiMasi will resign as Speaker

FBI Boston Division
Former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Lobbyist Convicted on Corruption Charges

The New York Times
Massachusetts: Ex-Speaker of House Is Indicted--by Katie Zezima

The Sun
Ex-Mass. Speaker Sal DiMasi, associates indicted

WBUR
Former Speaker DiMasi, 3 Associates Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges--by Lisa Tobin

Wikipedia
Salvatore DiMasi

Photos
Salvatore DiMasi--via Cape Cod Times
DiMasi on the Mass. House Floor--via Cape Cod Times
DiMasi after leaving prison--photo by Steven Senne via Seattle Times

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Dennis Tyler's term as Muncie mayor was coming to an end in 2019. BUT instead of a celebratory send off, he was indicted on corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
Ex-Indiana mayor sentenced to year in prison for bribery

Fox 59
Former Muncie mayor gets early prison release--by Associated Press

The New York Times
Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie, Ind., Indicted on Theft of Government Funds--by Abdi Latif Dahir and Johnny Diaz

Star Press
Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler announces he is not running in 2019--by Corey Ohlenkamp

United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana
Former Muncie Mayor Convicted and Sentenced on Corruption Charges

WBST
Former Muncie Mayor To Plead Guilty To Federal Corruption Charge--by Stephanie Wiechmann

WTHR
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler sentenced for theft of government funds
Ex-Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler leaves federal prison after bribe conviction

Photos
Dennis Tyler at Press Conference--screenshot via Indy Star
Mayor Dennis Tyler's Speaking at the Annual State of the City Address--screenshot via The Star Press

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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was once a rising political star, BUT his promising career was cut short when he was arrested on corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC 6
Ex-Trenton Mayor Tony Mack reports to prison

BBC News
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack removed from office

CBS News
N.J. Mayor Tony Mack arrested in corruption probe

FBI (Newark)
Trenton Mayor Sentenced to 58 Months in Prison on Federal Extortion, Bribery, and Mail and Wire Fraud Charges

NBC News 4
FBI Arrests Trenton Mayor, Others in Corruption Probe--by Jonathan Dienst, Shimon Prokupecz, and Joe Valiquette

New Jersey Times
A year of turmoil, stumbles for Trenton's mayor
Mack wins, water fails--by Meir Rinde
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack is arrested by FBI on corruption charge--by Alex Zdan

The New York Times
Trenton Mayor and Two Others Are Charged in Bribery Case--by Kate Zernike

WHYY PBS
Trenton mayor Tony Mack arrested on conspiracy charges, taking bribes
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack convicted of corruption--by Phil Gregory

Wikipedia
Tony F. Mack

The World
Tony Mack, New Jersey mayor, arrested by FBI in corruption probe--by Talia Ralph

Photos
Tony Mack--by City of Trenton via Fox 8 News
US Attorney Phil Fishman at Press Conference--screenshot from NJ Spotlight News via YouTube
Tony Mack at Press Conference--screenshot from NJ Spotlight News via YouTube

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The Purity Distilling Company facility stored a considerable amount of molasses at the North End of Boston in 1919. BUT faulty storage vats lead to one of the greatest disasters in Boston history.

Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.

Sources
Hillary's Story
America Comes Alive
The “Boston Molassacre”--by Kate Kelly

Boston Magazine
Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood--by Spencer Buell

Bright Hub
The Boston Molasses Disaster: Causes of the Molasses Tank Explosion

History
Why the Great Molasses Flood Was So Deadly

NBC News
The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 after 2 million gallon tank erupted--by Ben Kesslen

Smithsonian--via Eric Postpishchil's Blog
Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston--by Edwards Park

South China Morning Post
Great Molasses Flood: US marks 100 years since deadly wave of treacle trashed part of Boston

WBUR
100 Years Later: Lessons From Boston's Molasses Flood Of 1919--by Jaime Bologna

Wikipedia
Great Molasses Flood

Photos
North End of Boston after explosion--via Public Domain
Tank prior to explosion--via Public Domain
Cars covered in molasses--from Boston Globe via History

Tina's Story
Cleveland
Commissioner Jimmy Dimora driven by greed, charges show--by John Caniglia
Cuyahoga County votes to change government; Ohio to gamble on casinos and Frank Jackson re-elected: Election Roundup
Ex-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s health is failing; attorney asks for release from prison at re-sentencing--by Adam Ferrise
Jimmy Dimora at center of one of biggest local corruption cases in U.S. history--by Tony Brown
Judge shaves 5 years off disgraced former Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s corruption sentence--by Adam Ferrise
Summary of the counts in the Jimmy Dimora indictment--by Gabriel Baird

Cleveland Magazine
Life of the Party
The Cleveland 50: Jimmy Dimora Sentenced to 28 Years

Clevescene
Listen to Jimmy Dimora and Frank Russo Talk Like Assholes--By Vince Grzegorek

Find Law
OH County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora Arrested

Fox 8
10 Years Since Jimmy Dimora Conviction

Patch
Jimmy Dimora Gets Less Time For His Crimes As Judge Knocks Five Years Off His Prison Term

WKYC
3News Investigates: Jimmy Dimora calls shorter prison term "disappointing to say the least!"
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora's prison sentence reduced to 23 years--by Phil Trexler

Photos
Jimmy Dimora Mug Shot--from Cuyahoga County Jail via Fox 8
Gambling Video Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8
Recipt Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8

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Tina’s Story
Crystal City Texas is a quaint little Texas town with a population of under 7000. BUT when the FBI gets wind of a gambling operation, all bets are off for the town officials.

Hillary’s Story
Climate activist Wynn Bruce sought to raise awareness to the climate crisis via his social media accounts. BUT when he travels to Washington DC, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.

Sources
Tina's Story
FCCED
US court rejects former Crystal City mayor’s appeal in corruption case

Gawker
The Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Just Can't Stop Getting Arrested--by Andy Cush

Hispanic News Network USA
Crystal City Hall In Texas Closed After Gaming Sting Operation Busted Corrupt City Officials--by Nelson Goodson

KUOW
A Year After a Corruption Scandal, Crystal City Works to Pick Up the Pieces--By EMMA WHALEN

The Medlin Law Firm
Former Texas Mayor and City Attorney Are Convicted of Corruption Charges

My San Antonio
Crystal City officials sentenced for taking bribes--by John MacCormack

Spectrum Local News
Crystal City Residents Not Surprised at String of Arrests--by John Salazar

Texas Historical Commission
Crystal City (Family) Internment Camp

The Texas Monitor
City manager in Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in prison--By Mark Lisheron

Texas Tribune
How a Tiny Texas Town Took Down its City Council

United Stated Department of Justice
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

Vice
A Texas Town with Corrupt City Officials Now Has Black Tap Water--By Wyatt Marshall

Photo
Former Crystal City Officials--screenshot via Rough Diplomacy

FBI Removing Evidence--screenshot via Spectrum Local News

City of Crystal City Logo--via The Howder Family blog

Hillary's Story
CNN
A man who died after self-immolating in front of Supreme Court was a climate activist--by Rachel Ramirez

The Denver Post
Boulder climate activist dies after apparent act of protest outside U.S. Supreme Court on Earth Day--by Shelly Bradbury

MSNBC
How an activist's self-immolation exposed the dark reality of 'climate grief' --by Ja'han Jones

PBS News Hour
Climate change activist’s self-immolation raises questions of faith and protest

The Washington Post
Outside the Supreme Court, a life of purpose and pain ends in flames

Wikipedia
Self-immolation of Wynn Bruce

Photos:
Wynn Bruce--Facebook photo via The New York Post
Wynn Bruce Facebook Post--Facebook screenshot via Daily Mail

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Tina’s Story
William Hart made history as Detroit’s first black police chief. BUT when suspicions of embezzlement, Hart’s career and reputation are under fire.

Hillary’s Story
US House Congressman for Tennessee, John Rose, is known for staunch conservative views about marriage and morality. BUT when he marries a co-ed decades his junior, questions arose about his own ethics.

Sources
Tina's Story
Ann Arbor District Library
Tannian, Blount Out-hart To Head Police

The Baltimore Sun
Detroit police chief, ex-aide accused of stealing funds

Case Law
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. William L. HART, Defendant-Appellant.

Case Text
US v. Hart

Chicago Tribune
DETROIT DIVIDED OVER TRIAL OF POLICE CHIEF OF A THOUSAND FACES--By Robert Blau

Deseret News
FORMER POLICE CHIEF OF DETROIT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON--By Associated Press

Detroit Free Press
Corruption accusations in Detroit are hardly new. Here are other cases--by Frank Witsil

National Black Chamber of Commerce
Detroit Free Falls as Its Leaders are in Denial

The New York Times
Former Detroit Police Chief Convicted of Embezzlement

Orlando Sentinel
EX-DETROIT POLICE CHIEF CONVICTED ON 4 CHARGES

Tampa Bay Times
Detroit police chief indicted for embezzling $2.6-million

UPI
Former police chief's embezzlement trial opens--By JAMES R. CAMPBELL
Former police chief guilty of embezzlement, tax fraud--By JAMES R. CAMPBELL

Photos
Police Chief William Hart--screenshot via Detroit Free Press
Mayor Coleman Young--via Public Domain

Hillary's Story
The Boston Globe
How Republican Rep. John Rose Found His Wife--by Ryan Cooper and Alexander Sammon

FactCheck.Org
Social Media Posts Misrepresent Tennessee Bill Allowing Common Law Marriage--By Sydney Nixon

Heavy
Chelsea Doss Rose, Congressman John Rose’ Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know--by Tom Cleary

John Rose Congressman
Rose Congressman Homepage

NBC News
Tennessee's anti-gay marriage bill sparks bipartisan criticism--by Associated Press
Tennessee legislator files amendment to anti-LGBT marriage bill amid age limit backlash--by Melissa Brown

Newsweek
Tennessee Lawmaker Adds Age Restriction to Marriage Bill After Backlash--BY AARON MCDADE

Rebel HQ
TN Republican's Young Wife Raises SERIOUS Questions--via YouTube

Tennessean
Rep. John Rose misses House impeachment rules vote as wife, family mourn death of anticipated second child--by Mariah Timms

The Why Axis
Congressman John Rose is decades older than his wife. They were engaged before she graduated college.--by Christopher Ingraham

Wikipedia
John Rose (Tennessee politician)

WKRN
GOP common-law marriage bill amended to add age requirement while still being considered--by Gerald Harris

Photos
US House Rep John Rose--by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images
John and Chelsea Rose--via John Rose US House Page
Chelsea Doss Rose in FFA--via Tennessee FFA

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US Congressman Duke Cunningham was known for his conservative stances and controversial commentary. BUT when he received bribes from real estate developers, he pays a hefty price for his corruption.

Tina’s Story
Russian immigrant Emma Goldman became known as a leading champion for women’s rights. BUT after years of political anarchy, she’s deported back to Russia.

Sources
Hillary's Sources
CNN
Congressman resigns after bribery plea

History, Art, & Archives: United States House of Representatives
Cunningham, Randall (Duke)

NBC News
Ex-congressman begins prison sentence

NPR
Former Rep. 'Duke' Cunningham Freed After Bribery Sentence--by Bill Chappell

The New York Times
Ex-Congressman Gets 8-Year Term in Bribery Case--by Randal C. Archibold

Politico
Cunningham blames lawyers for plea--by Meredith Shiner

The San Diego Union Tribune
Column: Corruption and lava lamps: The saga of Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham--by Michael Smollens

Times of San Diego
Trump Pardons San Diego’s Bribe-Taking Ex-Congressman ‘Duke’ Cunningham

We Are the Mighty
This is how the Navy’s last ace went from heroic fighter pilot to criminal congressman

Wikipedia
Duke Cunningham

Photos
Duke Cunningham During Press Conference--by Lenny Ignelzi/AP via San Diego Union Tribune
Duke Cunningham Fighter Pilot--via Enid Buzz

Tina's Sources
Berkeley Library: Emma Goldman Papers
War Resistance, Anti-Militarism, and Deportation, 1917-1919

Columbia Journalism Review
How anarchist Emma Goldman energized the US free-press debate--By Jared Schroeder

Emma Goldman Papers
October Newsletter: Emma on Racial Injustice

Iowa State University
Emma Goldman

History
The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI

Jewish Woman's Archive
Emma Goldman

Library of Congress
Today in History - February 11: Emma Goldman

Marxist
The Social Aspects of Birth Control--by Emma Goldman from Mother Earth Magazine

PBS: American Experience
Emma Goldman (1869-1940)

Penn State Theses and Dissertations
Anarchy at Home: Anarchism and the Politics of Intimacy in the Gilded-Age United States--by Lauren Jenna Golder

Teen Vogue
Emma Goldman, One of History’s Best-Known Anarchists, Left an Outsized Legacy--by Kim Kelly

Time
Read Emma Goldman's 1916 Letter Defending the Need for Birth Control

University of Washington--Professor Griesse's History of Women Course Website
First Wave Feminism: Emma Goldman

Wikipedia
Emma Goldman
Haymarket Affair
Mother Earth Magazine

The Wisdom Daily
EMMA GOLDMAN: INTERSECTIONAL BEFORE THE WORD EXISTED

Photos
Emma Goldman Deportation Photo--from Emma Goldman Papers via Public Domain
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman--via Public Domain
Goldman's Mother Earth Magazine--via Public Domain

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Tina’s Story
In 2012, Tracie Hunter became the first black woman to serve as a juvenile court judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. BUT when evidence surfaces that she used her position to help her brother, jurors sit in judgment of her actions.

Hillary’s Story
Democrat David Wu earned his first congressional seat in 1998 and he supported science backed policies and advocated for human rights. BUT when events of his past come forward, a dark side of the congressman is revealed.

Sources
Tina's Story
Ballotpedia
Tracie Hunter

Cincinnati Business Courier
Here's why ex-judge Tracie Hunter is getting out of jail early--by Barrett J. Brunsman

Case Mine
Hunter V. Hamilton Cnty. bd. of Elections

Cincinnati Enquirer
Judge Tracie Hunter indicted on 8 felony counts--By Kimball Perry
Tracie Hunter could be refunded nearly $17,000 after appeals court ruling--by Kevin Grasha

The Cincinnati Herald
Tracie Hunter’s conviction is unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio case may set U.S. voting precedent

Fox 19 News
Ex-judge Tracie Hunter’s 6-year legal battle ends with probation being terminated--by Kevin Grasha
Hunter witness: Records given to judge's brother 'unethical,' refused to take them--by Jody Barr

LA Sentinel
'I am still storng, still standing' Trancie Hunter releaserd early from jail; seeks exoneration--by Dan Yount, The Cinnicinati Herald
Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thomas: Tracie Hunter’s Conviction is Unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

Laws in Texas
Why Did Former Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Tracie Hunter End Up in Jail?

WCPO Cincinnati 9
Tracie Hunter timeline: Conflict follows judge from election to trial to present

WHIO
Tracie Hunter, controversial former Juvenile Court judge, to get out early

Wikipedia
Hamilton County, Ohio

WLWT5 News
Judge Tracie Hunter's brother takes stand in her trial--by Brad Evans

WRTV
Former judge Tracie Hunter dragged from courtroom, ordered to serve six-month sentence--by WCPO staff

Photos
Tracie Hunter dragged out of court--screenshot from WLWT 5 via YouTube
Steven Hunter interview about sister, Judge Tracie Hunter--screenshot from Dr. Vanessa Enouch via YouTube
Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19 Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19

Hillary's Story
The Atlantic
It's Not Just the 18-Year-Old: A List of Disturbing Stuff David Wu's Done--by Elspeth Reeve

BuzzFeed News
The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left--Kate Nocera

The Oregonian
Allegation of assault on woman in 1970s in college shadow U.S. Rep. David Wu
Rep. David Wu boxed in by ethics investigation, forced to resign after pressure from colleagues
Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter

Politico
Wu won't resign; Pelosi seeks probe--by Jonathan Allen and John Bresnahan

Roll Call
Pelosi Seeks Ethics Investigation of Wu--by Jessica Brady

Wikipedia
David Wu

Photos
David Wu--from Office of Representative via Public Domain

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Hillary's Story
When Tea Party candidates Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat win their respective elections, they join forces as outsiders in the State House and their party. But, when rumors start swirling about an illicit affair, a media storm sweeps the state.

Tina's Story
In 2017, Timothy Nolan was a highly respected former Campbell County judge and newly elected member of Kentucky’s Campbell County School Board. But, when Nolan’s nefarious acts are finally revealed, he turns out to be the antithesis of the convervative crusader he pretended to be.

Sources:
Hillary's Story

Wikipedia
Todd Courser
Cindy Gamat
Tea Party Movement

The Detroit News
"Former Rep. Courser gets 12 months probation for 'false flag' email"--Beth LeBlanc

M Live
"Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat: How a sex scandal turned into 6 felony charges"--Emily Lawler

YouTube
"Michigan Lawmakers Caught in Love Affair Cover Up"--ABC's 2020

Photos:
M Live
Courser and Gamrat Rep Photos--Danielle Duval via M Live

West Michigan Politics Blog
Courser Gamrat Footrub Photo--via West Michigan Politics Blog

New York Daily News
Courser and Gamrat on Michigan House Floor--Dale G. Young via New York Daily News

Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Tim Nolan (Politician)

Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Home Page

Local 12 News
“Former Campbell Co. judge charged with human trafficking”--Joe Webb

“Tim Nolan files lawsuits against family from prison”--Joe Webb

Fox Chattanooga
“Judge advises Tim Nolan, who is representing himself, that he "has a fool for a client"--Joe Webb

ABC6
“Former Cincinnati-area judge, school board member sentenced for human trafficking”--Joe Webb

River City News
"Campbell Co. School Board Member, Former Judge Charged with Human Trafficking"

Cincinnati The Enquirer

“NKY Notebook: Investigation involves former judge”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan, judge accused of human trafficking, asks to withdraw guilty plea: 'What is going on?’”--Scott Wartman

“Former judge files suit over KKK photo”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan was a judge. Tim Nolan was a conservative activist. Tim Nolan was a human trafficker”--Scott Wartman

“Judge Tim Nolan indicted on more charges going back 50 years”--Scott Wartman

WCPO Cinncinati
“Ex-Campbell County judge sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes”--James Leggate

UPI
“Ex-Kentucky judge sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking”--Ray Downs

Kentucky.gov
“ATTORNEY GENERAL BESHEAR: PROSECUTOR WHO HELPED CONVICT FORMER NORTHERN KENTUCKY JUDGE RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS ADVOCATES”--Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

“Beshear, Law Enforcement, Advocates Working to Stop Human Traffickers at 144th Kentucky Derby”--
Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

AP News
“Former judge in Kentucky fighting sex charges”--Bruce Shreiner

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Help and Hotline

Photos
Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Main Street--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Hills--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky

Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
Nolan Inmate Photo--via Kentucky Online Offender Lookup

YouTube (Channel 12 Segment)
Nolan Court Screenshot--via Channel 12 Segment on YouTube

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