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Ethics panel closes investigation into former Pa. Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm

Storm agreed to two technical violations, closing out an inquiry she believes was instigated by political enemies as payback for her outspoken advocacy in high-profile cases.

By Angela Couloumbis/Spotlight PA

Dramatic diorama raises ethical issues for Pittsburgh museum

Museum officials are considering whether to display the diorama in a way that makes it available for viewing but also easy to avoid for those who don’t want to see it.

By The Associated Press

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Pittsburgh judge faces ethics charges over racist, demeaning comments

A Pittsburgh judge who allegedly referred to a Black juror as “Aunt Jemima” was accused of misconduct in office Wednesday by the state’s entity that investigates and prosecutes judicial wrongdoing.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Government watchdog group apologizes for violating Pa. lobbying law

The executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania said the group would not fight the $19,900 penalty imposed by the state Ethics Commission.
By Daniel Simmons-Ritchie/Spotlight PA

Champion of Pa. lobbying disclosure law was fined $19,900 for breaking it

Common Cause Pennsylvania attributed the error to technical difficulties, but state officials disputed that claim
By Daniel Simmons-Ritchie/Spotlight PA
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