In the United States, abuse of power has been cited in the impeachment of at least five federal officials. Two of these (Judge George English and President Richard Nixon) resigned before their trial in the Senate could take place, and two others were acquitted by the Senate.
Abuse of power has been cited in the impeachment of at least five federal officials. Two (Judge George English and President Richard Nixon) resigned before their trial in the Senate could take place, while two others were acquitted by the Senate.