FRAUD

Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake Georgia Voter Video Linked to Russia

In the days leading up to the U. S. election, a video supposedly showing voter fraud in Georgia was exposed as fake by the FBI and other federal agencies. They linked the video to "Russian influence actors, " indicating an ongoing effort to undermine trust in the election process. This isn't the fir

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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Former FTX Engineer Avoids Jail Time for Helping Catch Bankman-Fried

In New York, a former FTX executive named Nishad Singh was spared a prison sentence on Wednesday. The federal judge commended Singh's significant cooperation in exposing the multibillion-dollar fraud orchestrated by FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh, who was the company's engineering director,

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Trump's Lawyer in Hot Water: License Suspended in New York

Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer representing Donald Trump, is in a tight spot. He's been temporarily banned from practicing law in New York. This comes just days after he admitted to being part of a plot to change Georgia's 2020 election results. Chesebro and Trump, among others, were charged in 2023 wit

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

The Story of Nishad Singh: Cooperation, Not Jail Time

Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf

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Oct 31 2024CRYPTO

Nishad Singh’s Short Sentence: A Story of Limited Involvement

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, received no jail time and three years of supervised release on Wednesday. Instead of the maximum 75 years, he was ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Judge Lewis Kaplan praised Singh’s cooperation with the government, noting it was “remarkable. ” Sing

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Ex-Outcome Health Analyst Sentenced to Probation for Fraud Scheme

Kathryn Choi, a former analyst at Outcome Health, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. This comes after she admitted her role in a massive fraud scheme at the Chicago-based company. Prosecutors claim the scheme, worth over $1 billion, involved lying abou

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Trump and GOP Spread Election Fraud Claims in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump has recently taken to social media to spread unfounded claims about election fraud in Pennsylvania. He alleges that the state is "cheating" at a large scale, echoing similar claims he made before the 2020 election. This time, with the race between Trump and Democratic n

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Chase Bank Glitch: A Lesson in Quick Riches and Harsher Consequences

Imagine thinking you've struck gold by exploiting a bank glitch. That's what happened to some Americans who saw extra cash in their Chase bank accounts last August and September. They withdrew as much as they could, thinking they'd hit the jackpot. But JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the U. S. ,

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Georgia's Opposition Leads Protest Against Questionable Elections

In Tbilisi, Georgia, a storm is brewing over its recent elections. President Salome Zourabichvili, along with a united opposition, is standing up against what they call a rigged vote. They see it as a shadow of Russia's influence, much like the occupation of a significant part of their country since

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Georgia's President Sparks Protests Over Election Fraud Claims

In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili has urged people to hit the streets after the opposition accused the ruling party of cheating in Saturday's election. Speaking alongside opposition leaders on Sunday, she stated, "I don't accept this election. It can't be accepted, because acknowledging it

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