IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor The DOJ probe into these claimed favors deserves a full look regardless of Fain's politics. Tom Gallagher A grand jury probe suggests the allegations have enough backing to warrant real scrutiny of his conduct. Tom Gallagher Fain's denial is firm, but any leader mixing personal ties with official duties invites this kind of scrutiny. Nicole Hardy Union members deserve leaders who don't mix personal relationships with decisions that affect dues and contracts. Tom Gallagher Any union president facing a DOJ probe over personal favors should cooperate fully instead of calling it bogus. Maya Lindstrom The DOJ investigation into possible favors sounds like it needs to focus on evidence rather than politics. Maya Lindstrom Union bosses like Fain should face the same rules on conflicts of interest as any other public figure. Sam Okafor It's shocking someone would plot to kill Rihanna and treat everyone else as disposable. Those 14 charges seem justified.