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☆ Trump can attend his son Barron's high school graduation after all
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Laura Italiano | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump will get a break from his criminal trial to attend Barron's high school graduation. Trump had asked the judge in his hush-money case for the day off. On Tuesday, noting jury selection wrapped up quickly, the judge allowed it. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump can attend his son Barron's high school graduation after all.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, —, Barron's, Juan Merchan, Merchan didn't Organizations: Service, New, Business

An appeals court on Monday gave Donald Trump a lifeline, cutting his bond down to $175 million. He had previously told the court he could not secure a $454 million bond in his fraud case. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn appeals court gave Donald Trump a break on Monday, allowing him to post a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, instead of a bond covering the $467 million he and his company now owe. Trump will have 10 days to come up with the $175 million bond stemming from his New York civil fraud judgment.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, — Organizations: Service, Trump Organization, New York Times Locations: New York, York

☆ Judge threatens to kick DA Fani Willis off Trump's Georgia election interference case if top prosecutor doesn't step aside
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | Natalie Musumeci | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A judge issued a disqualification ruling in Fulton County DA Fani Willis from Trump's election interference case. AdvertisementA Georgia judge has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue to oversee former President Donald Trump's historic state election interference case — but only if her top prosecutor steps aside. Related storiesThey both testified at a February 15 evidentiary hearing that the District Attorney has always been fiercely financially independent and paid her own way. The mere appearance of a conflict was strong enough to require removing either Wade or Willis from the case, he wrote. The judge gave District Attorney Fani Willis an option to recuse herself and her office, or for her top prosecutor to withdraw from the case.

Persons: Fani Willis, Willis, Mike Roman, —, Donald Trump's, Scott McAfee's, Nathan Wade, McAfee, Wade, SADA Wade, Ashleigh Merchant, Trump's codefendant Mike Roman, Merchant, Trump, Terrence Bradley, Bradley, Terrance Bradley, John Merchant, Adam Abbate, Abbate Organizations: Fulton, Trump, Service, State, Attorney, Roman, DAs Locations: Fulton County, Georgia, Atlanta, Trump's Georgia

☆ Lauren Boebert's son was arrested over a spate of thefts as his mom tries to convince voters to look past her chaotic family life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRep. Lauren Boebert's 18-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and is facing 22 charges, including several felony charges relating to a string of crimes in her Colorado district. He's also charged with four misdemeanor counts of ID theft, three misdemeanor counts of first-degree criminal trespass, and three misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The past year has seen Boebert's ex-husband arrested twice, the issuance of a restraining order, and her getting handsy with another man in a local theater. AdvertisementBoebert has been involved in a contentious and very public split with her ex-husband Jayson Boebert, with whom she shares four sons. Jayson Boebert told the Denver-based media outlet Westword that the restraining order was a "prison sentence" to keep him from his family.

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☆ El Chapo gave a briefcase with $1 million to the campaign of the ex-Honduras president now accused of US drug trafficking: witness
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Noah Hurowitz | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

At the meeting, El Chapo told Tony Hernández he was looking to open new trafficking routes through Honduras. El Chapo then asked if, under his brother's administration, the Valle brothers or Ardon Soriano himself would be extradited for prosecution. AdvertisementAt that point, El Chapo offered $1 million to Hernández's campaign, Ardon Soriano testified. At a different meeting that year, Ardon Soriano and Tony Hernández met with El Chapo again, and El Chapo personally handed the briefcase with $1 million to Hernández, the convicted drug trafficker testified. "Juan Orlando Hernández told me that he had had them extradited because they had tried to have him killed," Ardon Soriano told the jury.

Persons: Joaquín, Guzmán, Juan Orlando Hernández, El Chapo, Amilcar Alexander Ardon Soriano, El Paraíso, —, Hernández, Ardon Soriano, Soriano, Miguel Arnulfo Valle, Luis Alfonso —, Tony, Tony Hernández, Valle, Juan Orlando, Ardon Organizations: Business, Prosecutors, Honduras —, National Party, El, Miguel Arnulfo Valle Valle Locations: Honduras, Honduran, El, Manhattan, United States, America, Espíritu

☆ US agents fooled a yakuza boss into giving them weapons-grade plutonium he thought would be sold to Iran: court docs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US officials say they arrested a Japanese crime boss trying to sell nuclear fuel. The documents said Takeshi Ebisawa thought the fuel would go to an Iranian nuclear-weapons program. AdvertisementUS agents say they tricked a Japanese crime lord into handing over nuclear fuel to them in an audacious sting operation. They said the DEA fooled Ebisawa into believing he was selling them a shipment of plutonium and uranium to help Iran to build nuclear weapons. AdvertisementThey say Ebisawa was invited onto a video call with somebody posing as an Iranian general as part of the ruse.

Persons: Takeshi Ebisawa, —, Ebisawa, Damian Williams, Somphop Singhasiri Organizations: Service, Business, Department of Justice Locations: Iranian, Iran, Brooklyn, Myanmar, Thailand, Burma

☆ Fani Willis takes the stand hellbent on setting the record straight — but legal experts are split on whether her testimony did more harm than good
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Citing a filing from Wade's divorce proceedings, attorneys for the defendants alleged that Wade and Willis had an improper relationship. A witness for the defense attorneys alleged Thursday that Willis and Wade's relationship began in 2019. Nathan Wade, the Georgia prosecutor who admitted to a relationship with his colleague, Fulton County DA Fani Willis, in court. Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies at a hearing Feb. 15 in Atlanta on her relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. Most experts were skeptical that the evidence presented Thursday would lead to Willis or Wade being dismissed from the case.

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☆ Trump DA Fani Willis says the prosecutor she dated once said the only thing a woman can do for him is make a sandwich
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewATLANTA, Georgia — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday that she and the special prosecutor she hired to oversee the Trump case butted heads on gender norms while they dated. "Mr. Wade is used to women that, as he told me one time, the only thing a woman can do for him is make him a sandwich," Willis testified. Willis testified during the contentious Thursday hearing that Wade's attitude on issues like that was a pain point for them while dating. During a line of questioning about the end of Willis and Wade's relationship, the Fulton County DA offered a glimpse into the former couple's dynamic. However, Robin Bryant Yeartie, a former friend and colleague of Willis, testified Thursday that Willis and Wade's relationship began in 2019.

Persons: —, Fani Willis, Willis —, America —, didn't, Nathan Wade, Mr, Wade, Willis, Donald Trump, Mike Roman, I'm, Trump, Robin Bryant Yeartie Organizations: Service, Trump, Business, Fulton County DA Locations: ATLANTA , Georgia, Fulton County, America

☆ The special prosecutor in Trump's Georgia case says he's no longer dating DA Fani Willis
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewNathan Wade, the special prosecutor Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis hired to lead the state’s 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his allies, testified on Thursday that he’s no longer dating the DA. The attorney, in the motion, accused Willis of benefiting financially from hiring Wade because he paid for them to take extravagant vacations. Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies at a hearing Feb. 15 in Atlanta on her relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. For a cruise trip, Wade said Willis paid him before they traveled, and for other trips, Wade said Willis would pay him back during the trip. Willis appointed Wade to the case on November 1, 2021 — one day before he filed for divorce from his wife.

Persons: —, Nathan Wade, Fani Willis, Donald Trump, Steve Saddow, Wade, Willis, ” Saddow, ”, ” Wade, Ashleigh Merchant, Michael Roman, Robert Cheeley, Merchant ., Scott McAfee, Pool Organizations: Service, Fulton, Fulton County Superior Court, Business, Trump, Merchant Locations: Fulton County, Trump, Trump's Georgia, Aruba, Atlanta

☆ Trump DA Fani Willis fights back on the stand in Georgia election interference case: 'I'm not on trial.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You think I'm on trial," Willis quipped to a defense attorney. In a hot pink dress, and visibly displeased, Willis took the stand with an argumentative attitude and choice words for the defense attorney questioning her. Yeartie testified in the case Thursday, saying Willis and Wade began a relationship in 2019, contradicting his prior claims. Willis was verbose on the stand, cracking jokes and snapping at the defense attorney as she appeared eager to take back control of the case. AdvertisementDozens of reporters were squeezed into the back three rows of the downtown Atlanta courtroom, awaiting Willis' testimony.

Persons: —, Fani Willis, Nathan Wade, Donald Trump, Willis, I'm, Craig Gillen, Ashleigh Merchant's, Wade, Robin Bryant Yeartie, Yeartie, Donald John Trump, Scott McAfee, Alyssa Pointer, Mike Roman, Merchant, didn't, Trump, Wade vacationed, quipping Organizations: Service, Fulton, Business, of, Lawyers, Trump, Merchant Locations: ATLANTA, Fulton County, Georgia, of Georgia, Fulton, Atlanta , Georgia, Tennessee, Miami, Atlanta

☆ Fani Willis' longtime friend says the DA began dating Nathan Wade years before she hired him — contradicting his affidavit to the court
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The salacious details of the alleged affair between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Wade have temporarily upstaged the charges against Trump and his co-defendants. Nathan Wade, the Georgia prosecutor who admitted to a relationship with his colleague, Fulton County DA Fani Willis, in court recently. "In 2022, District Attorney Willis and I developed a personal relationship in addition to our professional association and friendship," said Wade, according to the court documents. Wade testified that for any trips he and Willis have taken, Willis paid her share. "She's a very independent, proud woman, so she's going to insist that she carries her own weight," Wade told the court of Willis.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Nathan Wade, Fani Willis, Wade, Trump, Willis, Robin Yeartie, Yeartie, Ashleigh Merchant, Michael Roman, they've, Robert Cheeley, Attorney Willis, Merchant . Wade, it's Organizations: Service, DA, Business, Fulton County Superior Court, Trump, Merchant, Fulton, Attorney Locations: Fulton County , Georgia, Fulton County, Trump, Trump's Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Merchant .

☆ Fani Willis' workplace romance — and just how inappropriate it is — takes center stage in Trump's Georgia criminal case
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

These accusations have taken center stage in Trump's criminal prosecution, with Roman's team issuing subpoenas to Wade, Willis, and half a dozen witnesses who have worked with them. The center of Thursday's hearing will be whether either prosecutor has a conflict of interest in the case. Roman's attorneys must prove that Willis acquired a personal interest or stake in the defendant's conviction — and that it is "actual conflict" and not simply speculative. Her lawyers have written that no financial or personal conflict of interest justifies disqualification — and pointed to two ongoing relationships between defense attorneys in the case. Attorneys for Willis and Wade asked McAfee to keep them both off the witness stand on Thursday.

Persons: —, Nathan Wade —, Fani Willis, Donald Trump, Wade, Willis, Mike Roman, Trump, codefendant, Scott McAfee, John C, Floyd III, Nathan Wade, John Bazemore, Elijah Nouvelage, McAfee, Terrence Bradley, Ashleigh Merchant, Bradley, Natalie Musumeci Organizations: Service, Fulton, DA, Business, luxe, AP, Washington Post, Attorney Locations: Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Aruba, Belize

The vast majority — nearly $40 million — went to law firms working on his personal legal problems. But significant portions of their donations went to law firms defending Trump in civil cases involving his real-estate empire and its top executives, including Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump. Only about $861,000 was spent on law firms working exclusively on political issues. Where there were gaps, we contacted law firms and individual lawyers who received money from the PACs. In 2021 and 2022 combined, Trump spent $16 million on legal fees through the Save America PAC.

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☆ E. Jean Carroll's lawyer threatens sanctions against Alina Habba after Trump lawyer pushes false conflict-of-interest story
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Laura Italiano | Jacob Shamsian | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"During that relatively brief period more than thirty years ago, I do remember the Paul, Weiss partners with whom I worked and none of them are Your Honor." Advertisement"The underlying defamation case tried last year, and the damages trial completed last week, were both litigations in which there were many clashes between Your Honor and defense counsel," Habba wrote. Roberta Kaplan wrote in her Tuesday letter that she has no memory of ever interacting with the judge while he was at Paul, Weiss. Roberta Kaplan also wrote that she may seek sanctions against Habba for the false accusation. Habba is already a member of a long list of Trump lawyers to be sanctioned for pushing false claims in a courtroom.

Persons: —, Jean Carroll's, Donald Trump's, Paul, Weiss, Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, Alina Habba, Lewis Kaplan, Habba, Trump, Charles Gasparino, Weiss Rifkin, Lew, Hillary Clinton Organizations: Service, Business, US, Trump, Trump defaming, New York, Wharton, Habba Locations: New York, Florida

☆ Trump must still cough up at least $90M in E. Jean Carroll verdict — and soon — even though an appeal means she has to wait for it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Laura Italiano | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Donald Trump has to cut a fat check, and his appeal of the E. Jean Carroll verdict won't delay that. While he appeals the verdict, Carroll can't touch that money — but neither can Trump. Here, as an example, is the judgment Kaplan issued after last year's Carroll verdict, the one that ordered he pay $5 million in damages. Last time around, for the $5 million verdict, Trump went with cash. The premium is money Trump would never see again, according to a surety executive who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jean Carroll, Trump, Carroll, —, Donald Trump's, Carroll's, Roberta Kaplan, Stephanie Keith, Lewis Kaplan, That's, Kaplan, Judge Kaplan, babysit — Trump, what's, Chubb, Morgan Chase, Donald Trump Scott Eisen, general's, Habba Organizations: Trump, Service, Business, Travelers Insurance, Liberty Mutual, New, Trump Organization Locations: Manhattan, New York

☆ Billionaire Joe Lewis says he's 'embarrassed' by knowingly committing securities fraud after pleading guilty to the crime
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewBillionaire Joe Lewis, who owns the Tottenham Hotspur English soccer team, pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud in federal court in Manhattan. Mr. Lewis did not engage in improper trading in his own accounts,"Mark Herr, a spokesman for Lewis, later told BI. "His conduct should be viewed in the context of Mr. Lewis' long life of accomplishment and integrity," he added. Lewis faces up to 25 years in federal prison for each count of securities fraud. "Mr. Lewis has come to the US voluntarily to answer these ill-conceived charges, and we will defend him vigorously in court."

Persons: —, Joe Lewis, Lewis, Mark Herr, David M, Zornow, Mr, Grace Dean Organizations: Service, Tottenham Hotspur English, Business, Prosecutors, Bloomberg, Tavistock Group Locations: Manhattan, Bahamas

☆ The Epstein story may not be the fantastical conspiracy of blackmail and murder that drew you in. But it is disgusting — and more common than you think.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

In the end, the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case caused international intrigue because of its ties to some of the wealthiest, most high-profile names in the world. AdvertisementBut, in the end, the story of Jeffrey Epstein and his entourage of accusers is not all that uncommon. Donald Trump, Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell pose together at Mar-a-Lago club, Palm Beach, Florida. Speaking generally, textbook sex trafficking victims have had to live most of their lives like this. Maybe Jeffrey Epstein was assassinated in his jail cell to keep the rich and powerful safe.

Persons: —, Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard, Kelly, NXVIM, Jeffrey Epstein's, James, Gabriel Lopez Albarran, Epstein, Maura Healey, aren't, Stacey Gallagher, Gallager, Virginia Guiffre, Donald Trump, Melania Knauss, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey, Harvey Weinstein, Maxwell, they're, Michael Caine, Dave Benett, Jacob Shamsian, I've, Ghislaine Organizations: Service, Business, AP, Virgin Islands, vacationland, johns, Mar, Davidoff, FBI, Department of Justice Locations: Little St, Virgin, Cape, vacationland USA, Virginia, Palm Beach , Florida, Palm Beach, West Palm, British, Chelsea, London

☆ Alan Dershowitz called for the release of Epstein court documents. In them, Virginia Giuffre alleges they had sex at least 6 times.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Jacob Shamsian | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

In her deposition, Giuffre claimed she and Dershowitz had sex at least 6 times as she was trafficked by Epstein. In the deposition, Giuffre alleges that she and Dershowitz were introduced while Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her as a teenager. To Dershowitz, 'the case is over'Since their settlement, Dershowitz has softened his public statements regarding Guiffre while maintaining his innocence regarding her allegations. When news that the related court documents would be unsealed, Dershowitz publicly called for the complete release of all related documents, claiming they'd prove his innocence. The unsealed deposition, Dershowitz told BI "shows the origin" of how he came to be "framed" for crimes against Guiffre.

Persons: Virginia, Alan Dershowitz, Dershowitz, they'll, Giuffre, Epstein, —, Jeffrey Epstein's, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein, Paul Cassell, Brad Edwards, Edwards, she'd, who's, Jeffrey, Guiffre, Cassell, Sarah Ransome, Ransome, Ransome didn't, countersued, Mr, they'd, I've, Jefferey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre, Sharon Churcher, Churcher, Alan, Prince Andrew ., Let's, She's Organizations: Service, Cassell, Harvard, Palm Beach Police, CIA, Trump, Clinton, Wikileaks, Daily, Guiffre, Daily Mail, JE Locations: Virginia, Guiffre

☆ When Lauren Boebert's son called 911 to report he was being assaulted by his father, the congresswoman's ex-husband armed himself with one of many guns in his home: police report
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jayson Boebert is now facing five misdemeanors and one petty offense related to the incidents. Upon arriving, Ramirez spoke to a local manager of a bar and grill who said she had driven Jayson Boebert home. Police dismiss Jayson Boebert's claim that he was a victim of domestic violence. AdvertisementCongresswoman Boebert told officers that she met up with her ex-husband in an effort to better the couple's relationship following their divorce. "Lauren stated Jayson told her 'Congratulations your name is going to be in the headline,'" according to officers.

Persons: Jayson Boebert, Lauren Boebert, Tyler Boebert's, Garfield, Ashley Ramirez, Tyler, Jayson, Ramirez, Jayson Boebert's, I'm, fuckers, Boebert, Lauren, Boebert's Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Department, Police Locations: Garfield County

☆ A model suspected of recruiting for Epstein was asked whether Bill Clinton's security advisor tipped him off about search warrant
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A former model with ties to Jeffrey Epstein was questioned about Bill Clinton's security advisor, court docs show. Adriana Ross was asked in a deposition whether Clinton's security advisor tipped Epstein off about a raid. Did he tip off Jeffrey Epstein?" Did he tip off Jeffrey Epstein?" AdvertisementIn the 2010 deposition, Ross repeatedly invoked her 5th Amendment right and declined to answer questions.

Persons: Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton's, Adriana Ross, Epstein, Ross, —, Jeffrey Epstein's, Virginia Giuffre, Samuel Richard, Sandy, Berger, Clinton, Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton didn't, Giuffre, Ghislaine Maxwell Organizations: Service Locations: Poland, Florida

☆ A woman suing the Chop't salad chain says she 'was chewing on a portion of a human finger' mixed into her arugula
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A woman is suing the Chop't salad chain says she chewed on a severed human finger in her salad. An employee chopped a portion of her left pointer finger into arugula, according to the suit. AdvertisementA Greenwich, Connecticut woman is suing the fast-casual salad chain, Chop't, after she says she discovered a portion of an employee's severed finger mixed into her meal. Kisco, New York, on April 7 and as she ate her salad she realized she was "chewing on a portion of a human finger" that was mixed into her salad, her complaint alleges. Kisco Chop't location was not immediately returned.

Persons: Allison Cozzi, —, Marc Reibman Organizations: Service, Westchester County Department of Health, Business Locations: Kisco, NY, Greenwich , Connecticut, Mt, Kisco , New York, Westchester County

☆ Jared Fogle, former face of Subway and admitted child abuser, is scheduled to be released from prison a year early
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jared Fogle was once the face of Subway sandwiches. In 2015, Fogle was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for having sex with minors. AdvertisementFor the last eight years, Jared Fogle, once the face of Subway sandwiches, has been living on an even blander diet at a federal prison mess hall. AdvertisementThe BOP declined to comment on Fogle's release date, per security policy, and it is unclear when his release was scheduled. An attorney for Fogle could not immediately be identified, as he represented himself in his last federal court matter.

Persons: Jared Fogle, Fogle, —, Fogle's, Kathleen McLaughlin, AP Fogle Organizations: Service, FCI, Business, Subway, FBI, AP, of, of Prisons Locations: FCI Englewood, Colorado, Indiana, Littleton , Colorado

☆ A 4th FTX executive reportedly plans to plead guilty over crypto exchange's collapse, isolating Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges. Salame would be the fourth top official in the exchange to plead guilty to charges brought by the US Attorney's office in Manhattan. Sam Bankman-Fried, the company's former CEO and founder, is scheduled to go to trial on fraud and conspiracy charges in October. It's not immediately clear which charges Salame may plead guilty to and whether he will testify at Bankman-Fried's trial, as the other former executives are expected to. Within FTX, Salame connected Bankman-Fried to political power brokers and helped try to legitimize cryptocurrency in the corridors of Washington, DC.

Persons: Ryan Salame, Sam Bankman, Salame, It's, Fried, Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, Nishad Singh, Haven, Egresitz Organizations: Service, US, of, Prosecutors, Alameda Research, Justice Department, Heritage, Democratic, Republican Locations: Wall, Silicon, Manhattan, Southern, of New York, Bankman, Massachusetts, Lenox —, Washington, DC, United States, Bahamas, Brooklyn

☆ I'm a smug 30-year-old who thought only Luddites like my mom fall for 'smishing' scams. Then it happened to me.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a smug 30-year-old journalist who grew-up (mostly) computer literate. It wasn't enough to stop me from giving my credit card information to a USPS smishing scam. Haven Orecchio-EgresitzWhen my (non-biological) grandmother moved to Norway, I sent her a small package with some art my 1-year-old made. I then opened it on my laptop so I could click around and make sure it was actually the USPS. You know, that sassy department that sends you scathing emails warning you not to fall for phishing attempts.

Persons: Ellen DeGeneres, she's, Ellen, hasn't, Haven, Mommo, I'm Organizations: United States Postal Service, USPS Locations: Norway

☆ Hunter Biden's plea deal just collapsed in court
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Hunter Biden's plea deal with federal prosecutors fell apart at the last minute in a court hearing Wednesday. Wise said the plea deal wouldn't cover other potential crimes. At that point, according to the Times, Biden's lawyer said the plea agreement was "null and void." After news of the charges in June, Biden's attorneys said the plea would resolve the Justice Department's investigation into his conduct. On Tuesday, Republican Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri, the chairman of the powerful House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, tried to intervene in the proceedings by asking the judge to reject the plea deal.

Persons: Hunter, Maryellen Noreika, Leo Wise, Biden, David Weiss, Wise, Biden's, Hunter Biden, —, Donald Trump, Weiss, Jason Smith of, Trump, Latham & Watkins, Smith, Ted Kittila, Jessica Bengels Organizations: New York Times, Prosecutors, Times, Department, Justice Department, The Heritage Foundation, Republican, Latham & Locations: Delaware, Wilmington , Delaware, Europe, Asia, Jason Smith of Missouri

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