Boris Johnson faces probe over alleged links to U.S. businesswoman
Sept. 28, 2019, 8:17 AM EDT / Updated Sept. 28, 2019, 10:07 AM EDT
By Linda Givetash
LONDON — Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a potential probe into his alleged ties to a U.S. businesswoman.
Authorities in London asked the country's police watchdog Friday to decide whether there are grounds to investigate Johnson for misconduct in public office.
The referral was sent to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. It cites allegations that Jennifer Arcuri and her business received favorable treatment, including access to trade missions and sponsorship money, as a result of her friendship with Johnson while he served as mayor of London.
"These are the ingredients of the offence of misconduct in a public office," said the Greater London Authority's monitoring office, which oversees the conduct of the city's government officials ...
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