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Lawmakers voted 75 to 24 in favour of impeaching Jerí after a series of controversies dubbed "Chifa-gate" - after a local name for Chinese restaurants.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

From resisting foreign invasions during the monarchy to championing pro-democracy movements and impeaching scandal-ridden President Park Geun-hye in 2017, vigilant citizens have held politicians accountable and strengthened the nation’s political system.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

“We’re supposed to impeach on high crimes and misdemeanors,” said Representative Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska and a moderate who previously stated he opposed impeaching Mr. Mayorkas over a policy disagreement.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

How would impeaching a Supreme Court justice actually work?

From Slate • May 8, 2023

Supreme Court has long required that the prosecution disclose to the defendant anything that is exculpatory or that may be helpful to the defendant in impeaching a witness.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson