#John Durham’s final act: exposing the FBI

#John Durham’s final act: exposing the FBI

“John Durham’s final act: exposing the FBI” Russiagate special counsel John Durham is in the homestretch. His grand jury wrapped up work last week, apparently with no new indictments on the horizon. Attorney General Merrick Garland is said to anticipate receiving his final report by the end of the year. And Durham is gearing up…

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#Ex-JPMorgan metals traders convicted of fraud, cleared of racketeering

#Ex-JPMorgan metals traders convicted of fraud, cleared of racketeering

“Ex-JPMorgan metals traders convicted of fraud, cleared of racketeering” Three former JPMorgan Chase traders were acquitted of racketeering and conspiracy charges in a landmark futures manipulation trial on Wednesday, although two were found guilty on other charges including fraud, a Department of Justice spokesperson said. The bank’s former global precious metals desk head Michael Nowak, precious…

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#Ex-JPMorgan metals traders face trial on racketeering charges

#Ex-JPMorgan metals traders face trial on racketeering charges

“Ex-JPMorgan metals traders face trial on racketeering charges” Three former JPMorgan Chase employees face a federal trial in Chicago on Friday on accusations they helped turn their trading desk into a criminal enterprise that faked precious metals futures orders to manipulate prices. The bank’s former global precious metals desk head Michael Nowak, precious metals trader Gregg Smith and salesperson Jeffrey Ruffo are charged with racketeering and conspiracy…

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#Google offers concessions to avoid antitrust lawsuit: report

#Google offers concessions to avoid antitrust lawsuit: report

“Google offers concessions to avoid antitrust lawsuit: report” Alphabet’s Google has offered concessions to avoid a potential US antitrust lawsuit against its advertising technology business, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Google has proposed spinning off parts of its business that auctions and places ads on websites and apps into a…

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#Alabama man convicted of littering for decorating fiancee’s grave

#Alabama man convicted of littering for decorating fiancee’s grave

“Alabama man convicted of littering for decorating fiancee’s grave” AUBURN, Ala. — An Alabama man was convicted of criminal littering and ordered to pay about $300 for repeatedly placing boxes full of flowers on the grave of his fiancee, whose father didn’t like the decorations or approve of their relationship. The Opelika-Auburn News reported that Winston “Winchester”…

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