Former Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud over Iraq War Claims
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McKinsey & Co. to pay $650M to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty
McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement that will resolve a federal criminal probe into the company’s consulting work advising Purdue Pharma on how to ...NBC News - Dec. 13 -
‘If Ukraine fails, war will come to the streets of European cities,’ former foreign minister says
Ukraine "cannot sit on its hands" while Russia continues to escalate, Kuleba told CNBC.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Bundesbank slashes growth forecast and sounds alarm over trade war
Europe’s largest economy could be pushed into recession by Trump tariffs, central bank warnsFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Danish court sentences British hedge fund trader to 12 years over massive tax fraud
A Danish court has sentenced a British hedge fund trader to 12 years in prison in connection with what authorities say was a 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) tax fraud, Danish justice officials ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim
The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. Her lawyer said that the school fired her this week, and vowed to sue.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
British trader found guilty of £1.4bn fraud in Denmark
He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
British businessman Sanjay Shah jailed for 12 years over £996m Danish tax fraud
Shah found guilty of gross fraud and given longest sentence for financial crime in country’s history. The British businessman Sanjay Shah has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
British hedge fund trader jailed in Denmark over ‘cum-ex’ tax fraud
Sanjay Shah receives 12-year sentence for masterminding scheme that led to billions in refunds of non-existent tax paymentsFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Former FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden claims agrees to plead guilty
A former FBI informant has agreed to plead guilty to four federal charges after being accused of falsifying statements that in part spurred a GOP congressional investigation into the Biden family, ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens
A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter is pleading guilty.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Rapper Quando Rondo sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charge
Rapper Quando Rondo has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal drug offense in GeorgiaABC News - Dec. 11 -
Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Killing of health insurance CEO draws attention to frustration over denied claims
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention to frustration over denied claims, a common problem for adults with insurance.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Suspect in CEO shooting to plead not guilty and fight extradition, lawyer says
Suspect shouted outside court before hearing where he was denied bail . The suspect in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson , shouted: “This is completely out of touch ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty this week to a lesser charge in the death of Melissa Hoskins last year, after he drove with her on the hood of a vehicle, the authorities said.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims
He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to charge relating to death of Olympic cyclist wife Melissa Hoskins
Adelaide Olympian faces up to seven years in jail after pleading to lesser charge of creating likelihood of harm. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Ex-cyclist Dennis pleads guilty over wife's death
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over a car incident in Australia which killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Man accused of duping churchgoers into investing in video Covid-test tech to plead guilty
A Southern California business owner convinced victims to invest in his companies, claiming he could detect Covid-19 based on video, and then made lavish purchases, prosecutors said.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
US companies lawyer up in preparation for Trump’s trade wars
Legal and accounting firms expect a fee bonanza from efforts to avoid expected tariffs and export controlsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
David Sacks and the coming crypto war over national security
The crypto industry and GOP will have to navigate thorny issues related to terrorism and international crime.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Ex-British soldier pleads not guilty to 'Bloody Sunday' murders after judge clears the way for trial
A former British soldier will be tried for the murder of two men who were killed during the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” disturbances in Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s second-biggest city, after a judge ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday
Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
‘Delay, Deny, Defend’: United Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claims
The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme
A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Fraud arrest over 'justice for killed PC' campaign
The arrest is in connection with a campaign to bring the killer of PC Yvonne Fletcher to justice.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief days after his mandate ended
Belgian authorities say they have opened a fraud investigation into the former European Union justice chief, just days after his mandate endedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Vikes WR Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges
The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the businessABC News - Dec. 3 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud
Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case
Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal caseFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Woman pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed newlywed bride, gets 25 years
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the 2023 crash that killed Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson in Folly Beach, South Carolina.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash pleads guilty
Jamie Komoroski pleaded guilty after being accused of killing a bride when she crashed into a newlywed couple’s golf cart while driving under the influence. Samantha Miller’s family spoke in court ...NBC News - Dec. 2