Ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s former chief fundraiser dies, days before prison term beganFmr. Blagojevich adviser dies, days before prison CHICAGO — A former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich died Saturday, just days before he was to report to prison to begin a three-year sentence for tax offenses that included using his company’s money to pay gambling debts and claiming it as a business expense. California financier Danny Pang dies; had pleaded not guilty to federal fraud chargesCalif. financier under investigation dies SANTA ANA, Calif. — Danny Pang, an Orange County financier who was the subject of a fraud investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, has died. Hacker pleads guilty in huge credit card number heist; could face at least 15 years in prisonHacker pleads guilty to huge theft of card numbers BOSTON — A computer hacker who was once a federal informant and was a driving force behind one of the largest cases of identity theft in U.S. history pleaded guilty Friday in a deal with prosecutors that will send him to prison for up to 25 years. UK government taking action against former owners of collapsed automaker MG RoverUK gov’t acts against ex-owners of MG Rover LONDON — The British government is taking legal action to bar four investors involved in the collapse of automaker MG Rover from any company management positions, a senior official said Friday. UC Irvine settles lawsuits of stolen eggs, embryos; 2 doctors fled the country 15 years agoUC Irvine settles lawsuits of stolen eggs, embryos IRVINE, Calif. — The University of California, Irvine has settled dozens of civil lawsuits over eggs or embryos stolen by two doctors more than a decade ago, in an effort to end the scandal over its fertility center. Nebraska CSI chief accused of falsifying evidence records found not guilty on federal chargesNeb. CSI chief accused of records fraud acquitted OMAHA, Neb. — A federal jury has acquitted a Nebraska crime-scene investigator accused of falsifying records in a 2006 double-murder case and depriving two men initially charged in the slayings of their rights. Widow, 80, comes up cold in dispute with Michigan over life insurance from storage businessWidow, 80, comes up cold in life insurance dispute DETROIT — The Meli family once ran a Flint warehouse that kept perishable goods from spoiling. Now it seems their money — nearly $200,000 — is stuck in storage. National Baptists wary as ex-president seeks return after conviction for stealing from groupOnce imprisoned Baptist pastor seeks office again MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A preacher who went to prison for stealing millions of dollars from the National Baptist Convention USA was to learn Thursday whether members think he deserves a chance to once again lead the denomination. Judge orders Scrushy to Alabama to answer questions about assets as lawyers seek $2.9BScrushy ordered to answer questions about assets BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Imprisoned HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard Scrushy must return to Alabama to answer questions from lawyers trying to collect an almost $2.9 billion judgment against the one-time executive, a judge ruled Thursday. Former Southern California fugitive sentenced for stealing $260K in valuable paintingsCalifornia fugitive sentenced in paintings thefts NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — An art collector who stole more than a dozen valuable paintings from four Southern California galleries has been sentenced to nearly three years in state prison. Defense rests in Brooke Astor trial in NYC; closing arguments expected next weekDefense rests in Brooke Astor trial in NYC NEW YORK — Prosecutors in the fraud case against Brooke Astor’s son called 72 witnesses during the past 18 weeks of trial, including an array of celebrities, politicians and high-society dames. On Wednesday, his defense rested — without calling a single witness. Texas couple pleads guilty to Afghanistan fraud; accused of inflating expenses, fake invoicesTexas couple pleads guilty in Afghanistan fraud WASHINGTON — A Houston couple has pleaded guilty in an alleged plot to defraud the U.S. while working as contractors on rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. Doggone! Ohio dispute over $1,000 reward for Chihuahua unleashes $15,000 lawsuitWomen sue for dog reward in Cincinnati CINCINNATI — A dispute over a reward for a missing Chihuahua (chi-WAH’-wah) has unleashed a lawsuit in Ohio. Blagojevich’s former chief fundraiser Kelly pleads guilty to $8.5M O’Hare hangar roofing fraudFmr. Blagojevich fundraiser pleads guilty to fraud CHICAGO — The former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pleaded guilty to taking part in a $8.5 million fraud arising from hangar roofing contracts at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Fast-track court to settle Satyam case soon: Salman KhurshidKOLKATA - The Andhra Pradesh High Court has approved setting up a fast track court to settle the multi-crore accounting fraud in Satyam Computers, Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said here Saturday. Ex-administrator of NY surgery clinic where man died during liposuction pleads guilty to fraudNYC clinic ex-administrator pleads guilty to fraud NEW YORK — The former administrator of a Manhattan cosmetic surgery clinic where a man died while undergoing liposuction pleaded guilty to fraud charges Friday, a decade after authorities uncovered a fraud they said cost insurance companies more than $900,000. Big fines unlikely to steer drug companies from marketing drugs for unapproved usesRecord fine unlikely to end bogus drug marketing INDIANAPOLIS — Pfizer Inc. was slapped this week with a record $2.3 billion in fines for illegally marketing some drugs, but critics say even that eye-popping total is unlikely to end the sometimes-dangerous practice of promoting drugs for unapproved uses. Moody’s, McGraw Hill shares tumble a day after court ruling allows fraud case to continueJudge says 2 ratings agencies must face claims NEW YORK — Shares of Moody’s Corp. and McGraw Hill Cos. fell sharply Thursday, a day after a judge ruled the pair, along with Morgan Stanley, must defend themselves against fraud claims. Receiver in Stanford case under fire for high rates defends request for $27 million in feesReceiver in Stanford case defends $27M fee request DALLAS — The lawyer trying to unravel what the government calls a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme run by Texas businessman R. Allen Stanford fired back at critics who said his request for $27 million in fees is excessive. Lawyers for HealthSouth Corp. want former CEO Scrushy to surrender 92-foot yachtMove made to seize former HealthSouth CEO’s yacht BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lawyers for HealthSouth Corp. say in a court filing that former CEO Richard Scrushy’s yacht should be surrendered and sold to help satisfy a $2.8 billion judgment. Afghan opium production declines 10 percent in 2009: UNKABUL - The opium production in Afghanistan is down by 10 percent while the area under poppy cultivation in the country fell 22 percent in 2009, a new UN report said Wednesday. Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal promotions of 4 prescription drugsPfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty over promotions WASHINGTON — Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest drug maker, will pay a record $2.3 billion civil and criminal penalty over unlawful prescription drug promotions, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Michigan football coach named in SC federal lawsuit over failed Va. condo projectMichigan coach sued in SC over Va. condo deal COLUMBIA, S.C. — Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez has been sued in federal court by a bank claiming he failed to pay back millions on a loan for a struggling Virginia condominium project, according to court documents. Feds: Check casher for ID theft ring wore wigs to banks; Fed chair’s wife among victimsID theft ring included wig-wearing check casher MIAMI — A sophisticated identity theft ring that counted Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s wife among its victims didn’t stop at stealing money electronically. Authorities said Tuesday it also sent a woman wearing a variety of wigs into bank branches to drain their accounts in person. Chinese police arrest over 1,000 people for cheating`BEIJING - Chinese police have busted nearly 280 gangs and arrested over 1,000 people for cheating, the public security ministry said Monday. Former Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted in corruption case, could face prison termFormer Israeli prime minister Olmert indicted JERUSALEM — Israeli legal authorities indicted former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on corruption charges Sunday, the first criminal indictment ever filed against a current or past Israeli prime minister. |
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