#Elizabeth Homes denied new trial, set to be sentenced Nov. 18

#Elizabeth Homes denied new trial, set to be sentenced Nov. 18

“Elizabeth Homes denied new trial, set to be sentenced Nov. 18” Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was denied a new trial and will be sentenced in less than two weeks. US District Judge Edward Davila ruled against her request Monday, finding that Holmes’ team had failed to introduce material new evidence or prove government misconduct that…

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#Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case

#Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case

“Kevin Spacey cleared by jury in civil sex abuse case” A Manhattan federal court jury sided with actor Kevin Spacey in a civil lawsuit brought by accuser Anthony Rapp, who claimed the Hollywood star tried to seduce him when he was a teenager. Jurors deliberated for about an hour before clearing Spacey, finding Rapp had…

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#Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, convicted of fraud

#Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, convicted of fraud

“Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, convicted of fraud” Nikola founder Trevor Milton on Friday was convicted by a jury of fraud in a case alleging he lied to investors about the electric vehicle company’s technology. The jury found Milton guilty on one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud after deliberating for around…

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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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