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official misconduct |
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official misconduct n. improper and/or illegal acts by a public official which violate his/her duty to follow the law and act on behalf of the public good. Often such conduct is under the guise or "color" of official authority. (See: official) |
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A former Colorado recruiting aide pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of soliciting a prostitute and official misconduct. Weissbard pleaded guilty to receiving a reward for official misconduct in the second degree. The appeals court reversed and remanded, finding that the employee's speech concerning alleged official misconduct was made as a private citizen on a matter of public concern, and she demonstrated that her comments were the substantial or motivating factor in her transfer and shift change. |
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