According to former prosecutors, it is unlikely that New Jersey US Attorney Paul Fishman, whose office is conducting a probe on finding out who ordered the closure of the access lanes at the George Washington Bridge, will offer immunity to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's former loyalists to reveal the truth behind the scandal, Bloomberg said.
As part of a deferred-prosecution agreement to settle a five-year probe about its alleged bribery, Avon Products Inc will reportedly pay a total of $135 million to settle the criminal and civic inquiries by the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hillel "Helly" Nahmad has been sentenced to one year in prison for operating an illegal, high-stakes gambling ring, and was ordered to forfeit monies, a a Raoul Dufy painting and pay a fine for his role in the gambling business, Bloomberg said.
A California Supreme Court decision yesterday has exposed Deustche Bank AG from claims by renters of foreclosed properties over the destruction of their possessions and loss of their homes, Bloomberg said.
