UAW president takes leave of absence amid corruption probe

Gary Jones has been implicated in a widening corruption probe of the UAW that so far has resulted in 12 charges and 10 guilty pleas. — Jones is the 14th person charged in the ongoing investigation. To date, 13 people have pleaded guilty. (REUTERS)

November 02, 2019 02:18 PM

DETROIT — UAW President Gary Jones is taking a leave of absence as prosecutors in a widening corruption probe appear to be closing in on possible charges against him.

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