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Top union 'cleared' by law firm over explosive corruption allegation previously gave millions to that firm

First publishedJul 29, 19:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 11:54 UTC · 14m ago
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Top union 'cleared' by law firm over explosive corruption allegation previously gave millions to that firm
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A law firm, Pitta LLP, investigated corruption allegations against two New York City unions. They found no evidence of wrongdoing. The firm had previously received millions from these unions.

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A law firm investigated two New York City unions. They looked for corruption, but found none. The firm had received money from these unions before.

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This is important because it shows a potential conflict of interest. The firm's investigation may not be completely independent.

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What did the law firm investigate?
They investigated corruption allegations against two New York City unions.
What did the firm find?
They found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Why is this important?
It shows a potential conflict of interest because the firm had received money from the unions before.
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The outlets report on a potential conflict of interest in a law firm's investigation of corruption allegations against two New York City unions. They all frame the story as a potential issue with the firm's independence.

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