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Fundraising
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Former private equity executives sentenced to prison

Gentile and Schneider sentenced to prison for defrauding investors in GPB Capital scheme. Their actions led to significant financial losses for over 10,000 investors.
Fundraising
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Former private equity executives sentenced to prison

Gentile and Schneider sentenced to prison for defrauding investors in GPB Capital scheme. Their actions led to significant financial losses for over 10,000 investors.
#legal-proceedings
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud case

The acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

California judge issues rare acquittal of pair in securities fraud case

The acquittal of businessmen Destler and Lazerus highlights significant weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence in the securities fraud case.
#corporate-governance
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

NASCAR fraudster pleads guilty to tricking his hedge fund investors, scuttling Monday jury trial

"The judge's decisions were limiting a great deal of the evidence," Corozzo explained of the decision that ultimately led Franzone to plead guilty instead of facing a jury.
NYC startup
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Week in Review: Jeff Bezos' secret EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to produce a $25,000 two-seater electric pickup truck by 2026.
Meta is accused of collusion with China by a former executive, raising national security concerns.
#trevor-milton
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

Trevor Milton received a presidential pardon which absolves him of prison time and financial restitution related to his investor fraud conviction.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton received a full and unconditional pardon from President Trump after being sentenced for securities and wire fraud.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

Trevor Milton received a presidential pardon which absolves him of prison time and financial restitution related to his investor fraud conviction.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton received a full and unconditional pardon from President Trump after being sentenced for securities and wire fraud.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

CEO of AI ad-tech firm pledging "world free of fraud" sentenced for fraud

Kubient raised more than $33 million during its initial and secondary equity offerings, demonstrating significant investor interest but also raising red flags about its operations.
Marketing tech
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Florida AG Sues Target for Not Warning Investors About Anti-LGBTQ Backlash

Florida's lawsuit against Target highlights new efforts to regulate corporate DEI initiatives under securities laws.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

GitLab thrice sued for 'misleading' investors with AI hype

GitLab is facing multiple lawsuits about misleading investors regarding its AI capabilities and demand.
Allegations include overstating AI adoption rates and misrepresenting customer demand.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

San Francisco tech founder and wife arrested for allegedly defrauding investors out of millions

The Bay Area is home to incredible innovation and hard-working entrepreneurs, but innovation cannot grow through fraud. Schemes like the ones that defendants are charged with threaten our financial markets and cheat investors.
California
#bill-hwang
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.
fromFortune
10 months ago
Business

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for fraud that cost global investment banks billions

Bill Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for leading a fraud scheme that caused massive financial losses and misleading banks about his investment practices.
fromFortune
10 months ago
Business

Billionaire hedge funder sipped a drink as he was found criminally responsible for $100 billion in shareholder losses

fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Heat's Jimmy Butler, YouTube influencer will pay $340,000 to resolve cryptocurrency claims

U.S. District Judge Roy Altman is set to determine the preliminary approval of a $340,000 settlement between Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and YouTube influencer Ben Armstrong over allegations of securities fraud.
Cryptocurrency
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