Leguía was bitterly criticized for accepting the compromise.

Then she was criticized for accepting a gift of designer clothes from a friend who also happened to be a city lobbyist.

Farley has also been criticized for accepting significant funding from anti-prostitution organizations.

Harrington's retirement announcement came after he was widely criticized for accepting expensive gifts and trips during his presidency.

Since she was earning a living honestly, she added, she should not be criticized for accepting such work as was offered.

As a city councilman, Weiss was criticized for accepting campaign contributions from real estate developers and their representatives.

Weiss was also criticized for accepting money from Benjamin Reznik, a lobbyist with a long history of suing the city.

Jelinek was criticized for not accepting the prize in person; instead, a video message was presented at the ceremony.

School board members have been criticized for using chauffeured cars and accepting other perquisites at a time of pinched finances.

"I was then criticized for accepting my share," she said.