Posts Tagged ‘resignation’
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigns amid scandal
In the wake of a growing scandal, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has resigned from office, according to The Baltimore Sun. Pugh was under increasing pressure to step down after federal agents from the IRS and FBI raided her home and office and also those of close staff after dubious financial dealings tied to her self-published children’s…
Read MoreBaltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s home raided by FBI, now faces resignation
The Baltimore city government is in turmoil after an FBI and IRS raid on multiple properties belonging to Mayor Catherine Pugh and associates. On April 1, 2019, Pugh took a leave of absence because of illness on the same day the federal government announced an investigation into her finances. Now it has been revealed that…
Read MoreFlorida secretary of state resigns after blackface photo emerges
The racist views of his past have caught up with now-former Secretary of State Michael Ertel. Ertel resigned from office suddenly after a photo surfaced of him at a Halloween party wearing blackface and dressed like a woman. The picture was taken in 2005, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, which broke the story. At that…
Read MoreBare butt, racist Georgia lawmaker out of a job may need Obamacare
The state of Georgia has one less fat ass racist in the state legislature, as State Rep. Jason Spencer had the good sense to resign from office. As previously reported by rolling out, Spencer was duped on the Showtime series “What is America?” by the host, notorious comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, into literally showing his…
Read MoreComey testimony could lead to Trump resignation and Pence pardon
The dramatic testimony of former FBI director James Comey in front of a Senate Intelligence Committee riveted the nation. His testimony revealed the duplicitous nature of President Donald Trump when it comes to exercising power and influence. Comey’s revelation that he was the source of leaked memos to a media outlet after he was fired…
Read MoreTrump’s national security adviser forced to resign
The Trump administration was left reeling over a political scandal that has taken down a top official. Former U.S. Army General Michael Flynn, the country’s national security adviser, was forced to resign after it was revealed he spoke with the Russian ambassador about sanctions against the country imposed by former President Barack Obama over Russian…
Read MoreFerguson police chief resigns
The fallout from the recent U.S. Department of Justice report continues. Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson has announced that he is stepping down from his position. The decision comes in the wake of the resignation of two other top Ferguson officials. Earlier this week both the head of the municipal court, Judge Ronald Brockmeyer; and…
Read MoreDarren Wilson slinks away from Ferguson
It was announced late Saturday night that Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson has officially resigned from the Ferguson Police Department. Wilson was the white police officer who shot unarmed black teen Michael Brown last August. This past week saw the outbreak of violence and looting as a grand jury refused to indict Wilson on any…
Read MoreWhy did Mister Cee resign from Hot 97?
According to numerous reports, Hot 97 personality Mister Cee has resigned from New York’s most famous hip-hop’s most famous radio station. XXL stated that Cee is leaving his post at Hot 97 immediately. His last show was this weekend.
Read More‘Voice of New York’ Angie Martinez resigns from Hot 97
In a surprising turn, longtime personality Angie Martinez has announced her resignation from Hot 97 in New York City. The long-tenured host broke the news via Instagram today (June 18.) Her caption reads: “Today I resigned from HOT97. I am grateful to the Emmis family for my time with the company and the immeasurable way…
Read MoreMartin Bashir resigns after suggesting someone defecate in Sarah Palin’s mouth
MSNBC anchor Martin Bashir resigns after his on-air November 15 vile comment about former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. He released the following statement: “After making an on-air apology, I asked for permission to take some additional time out around the Thanksgiving holiday. Upon further reflection, and after meeting with the President of MSNBC, I have…
Read MoreChris Brown controversy leads to police chief’s resignation
Bryan Norwood has resigned as chief of police in Richmond, Va.
Read MoreWeiner Resigns; Buckles Under Bipartisan Pressure
Anthony Weiner, the embattled Congressman who now finds himself in “sex rehab,” has resigned. A Democrat representing New York’s 9th District, Weiner has been pressured from both sides of the aisle ever since lewd photos and communication with several women — including a black one — sent via social networks Twitter and Facebook have surfaced.…
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