celebrity – n. the state of being famous
imprison – v. to put (someone) in prison
allegation – n. a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
inquiry – n. an official effort to collect and examine information about something
rumor – n. information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true
tactic – n. an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal
deferential – adj. a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something
offense – n. a criminal act
whistle-blowing – n. the act of revealing wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority
prosecution – n. the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty