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Charlie Javice, Founder of Startup Bought by JPMorgan, Found Guilty at Fraud Trial
Her lawyer told the jury that the bank had buyer’s remorse and claimed fraud to get out of the deal.Inc. - 5d -
Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender
Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.CNBC - 5d -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - Mar. 26 -
Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Founder Is Taking Her Customers to Kyoto
Apothékary founder Shizu Okusa is expanding beyond products with a $10,000 wellness retreat.Inc. - 2d -
Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Wife of man mistakenly sent to Salvadoran prison says he's not a criminal
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."CBS News - 11h -
Singer Sean Kingston and mother Janice Turner convicted in fraud scheme
Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner, were convicted on multiple wire fraud charges after being accused of stealing over $1 million in cash and goods from several businesses.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Justine Siegal will go to bat for women in pro baseball once more as WPBL co-founder
As part of Women's History Month, ESPN examines WPBL co-founder Justine Siegal's lifelong dedication to women's baseball.ESPN - 1d -
Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Upstate New York officer won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June
A police officer in upstate New York will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who pointed what turned out to be a BB gun, state Attorney General Letitia James ...NBC News - 3h -
Shake Shack founder: The best employees share 6 'emotional skills'—'I don't give a damn what your IQ is'
People with strong "emotional skills" are more successful at work, says Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, who prioritizes six particular traits when hiring.CNBC - 2d -
Madrid's Ancelotti testifies in tax fraud case
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal as he testified in a trial in which he is accused of failing to pay €1 million ...ESPN - 21h -
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.Wired - 13h -
FA lobbies UK government to make ‘tailgating’ at turnstiles a criminal offence
Governing body hopes law will be in place for Euro 2028 FA: ‘Enforcing entry points is a huge drain on resources’ The Football Association has stepped up its lobbying of the government to make ...The Guardian - 2d -
How people with criminal records are working to reduce violence in cities
Baltimore officials credit the different approach to crime prevention with a drastic reduction in gun violence over the past six years.CBS News - 1d -
'Without sport I'd probably be a criminal' - Olympic champion Tebogo
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Judge dismisses criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams
The DOJ argued that charges against Adams should be tossed to avoid hurting the mayor's ability to cooperate with immigration policies of President Trump.CNBC - 17h -
Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit
The move is announced hours after Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrives in Budapest for a state visit.BBC News - 3h -
CoreWeave’s Splashy IPO Wobbles, But That’s Not Stopping Its Founders
The company says it still sees tremendous avenues for growth, even if investors don’t quite see that yet.Inc. - 5d -
How Founders Can Build an Owner-Independent Business
With the right systems, your business can grow without demanding every ounce of your attention.Inc. - 2d -
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Takes on a New Title: Founder
In an exclusive interview with Inc., she shares the strategy behind her just-launched lifestyle brand, As Ever.Inc. - 1d -
Banks and tech groups commit to live data-sharing in UK fraud clampdown
Industry-led initiative promises to beat existing scam-monitoring systemsFinancial Times - 2d -
How to Build a Business in a Highly Competitive Market
Founders can stand out in any competitive and saturated industry with the right strategies.Inc. - 3d -
Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender
Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.The New York Times - 4d -
Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’
Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.Wired - 3d -
Lead With Resilience: Success Strategies From 3 Female Founders
No one achieves lasting success without setbacks.Inc. - 2d -
Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy protection to enable founder-led buyout
Restaurant chain Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants to a franchise group ...NBC News - 2d -
The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America
Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”The New York Times - 2d -
What Business Founders Need to Know About Domains in 2025
Strengthen your company’s digital identity with the right top-level domain name.Inc. - 1d -
CaaStle Co-Founder Christine Hunsicker Is Accused of Financial Misconduct
Hunsicker has reportedly resigned as CEO and CaaStle, which has raised $534 million, is nearing financial collapse.Inc. - 1d -
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial accused of €1m tax fraud
Charged with not declaring earnings from image rights Italian ‘not worried’ and has ‘total confidence in justice’ The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will appear in court on Wednesday to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bernie Collins: I felt like a fraud when I moved from the pit wall to punditry
For more than a decade, Bernie Collins accrued a wealth of experience at the highest level of Formula One. In 2014 she was performance engineer to 2009 world champion Jenson Button at McLaren ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘I never realised something wasn’t right’: Carlo Ancelotti denies €1m tax fraud
Manager accused of failing to pay tax due on image rights Italian claims salary arrangement seemed ‘quite normal’ The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who is on trial for allegedly ...The Guardian - 22h -
Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree
Also in this newsletter: Netanyahu’s Budapest visit defies International Criminal CourtFinancial Times - 1d
