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That’s how a criminal investigation unfolded in an embezzlement case at the University of California, Davis.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026 -
In 2011, he was sent to Panama to complete a 60-year sentence for murder, corruption and embezzlement during the military's three-decade rule.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The state released an audit in 2024 that found that failures by the state’s Education Department led to the misuse of a Covid-era program.—
Maggie Vespa,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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Several Democrats in the state privately cautioned Walz against seeking reelection as outrage intensified in Minnesota and beyond over the misuse of funds.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.—
Ross Palombo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stalcup sued Richards for misappropriation of trade secrets and business disparagement.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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After serving a search warrant, detectives recovered watches, jewelry and clothing stolen during some of the thefts.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Flores was facing up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit theft from interstate and foreign shipments and theft from interstate and foreign shipments.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And this misapplication, whether through inappropriate comparisons and limited context, or a disregard for methodological boundaries, risks undermining both consumer and stakeholder trust in sustainability claims and data integrity—and misleading investments and interventions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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In March, Waldrop was arrested by Parker County Sheriff’s Office deputies on suspicion of theft and misapplication of funds.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Defalcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defalcation. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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