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It's also no secret Pigeon could face new federal charges on top of the state charges already pending against him.

In an interview with The Buffalo News last week, he accused state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of «prosecutorial misconduct» and suggested the new federal charges amount to «piling on.»

Kansas and North Carolina State were named in new federal charges filed in the FBI's investigation into corruption in college basketball Tuesday.

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NEW YORK — Goldman Sachs agreed Tuesday to pay a combined $ 109.5 million in fines to federal and New York state authorities to settle charges that the investment bank's currency traders unlawfully shared customers» order information with other banks in order to take advantage of the markNEW YORK — Goldman Sachs agreed Tuesday to pay a combined $ 109.5 million in fines to federal and New York state authorities to settle charges that the investment bank's currency traders unlawfully shared customers» order information with other banks in order to take advantage of the markNew York state authorities to settle charges that the investment bank's currency traders unlawfully shared customers» order information with other banks in order to take advantage of the market.

To put the broadband industry at ease, he has suggested modernizing Title II to remove the threat of new federal taxes, fees, and charges.

Citing anonymous government officials, the New York Times is reporting that federal prosecutors with the FBI and the Department of Justice have recommended that Petraeus be charged with a felony for providing classified information to his mistress and biographer, Paula Broadwell, who was also an Army Reserve officer.

For example, hedge fund investor Leon Cooperman, who the SEC sued last month for insider trading, has said that federal prosecutors in New Jersey have informed him that they are holding off on pursuing criminal charges until the Supreme Court rules.

The Associated Press reports that Robert Durst, the disgraced heir to a New York real estate fortune, pleaded guilty to gun charges in federal court in Louisiana on Wednesday.

The former New York congressman is serving a nearly two - year federal prison sentence following his conviction on charges that stemmed from sexting with a 15 - year - old girl.

Jurors in Manhattan federal court on Friday prepared to weigh charges against a Florida software engineer and a New Jersey pastor accused of scheming to help an illegal bitcoin exchange escape scrutiny.

Speaking of new concerns, the Federal Trade Commission sued online lender LendingClub, accusing the company of deceptive practices like charging hidden fees.

Longtime Trump personal lawyer Michael Cohen is fighting the seizure of his records by federal investigators in New York, but people close to the president are fretting he might fold if he faces severe charges.

Federal authorities have charged 19 people for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking organization that moved heroin and cocaine through the New Haven area.

The key question is whether New York prosecutors could find ways of indicting Cohen for crimes different from the ones he was charged for on the federal level.

David Samson, former chairman of the agency that controls New York City - area bridges, tunnels and airports, pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of soliciting a bribe for pressuring United Airlines to reinstate a money - losing flight offering convenient access to his vacation home.

The Republican bill added a new $ 10,000 maximum for all state and local tax deductions, effectively raising taxes on wealthy people in those states and reducing a key federal subsidy that makes it easier for states to charge high taxes on rich residents.

Goldman Sachs agreed Tuesday to pay a combined $ 109.5 million in fines to federal and New York state authorities to settle charges that the investment bank's currency traders unlawfully shared customers» order information with other banks in order to take...

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Goldman Sachs agreed Tuesday to pay a combined $ 109.5 million in fines to federal and New York state authorities to settle charges that the investment bank's currency traders unlawfully shared customers» order information with other banks in order to take advantage of the market.

The growing legal questions around Mr Cohen's services for Mr Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand - jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

In February 2014, JPMC agreed to pay $ 614,000,000 to settle charges asserted by the United States Attorney's Officer for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Housing Administration, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the United States Department of Veteran Affairs resolving False Claims Act, FIRREA and other civil and administrative liability for FHA and VA insurance claims that have been paid to JP Morgan Chase since 2002 through the date of settlement.

As the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Comey prosecuted Stewart in 2003 for making false statements to federal investigators, among other charges, related to a stock trading case.

MasterCard Redux Six months ago, we wrote about our opinion of MasterCard, noting that its share price had declined after «the Federal Reserve proposed new regulations that would limit the fees debit - card - issuing banks may charge merchants for transactions.»

NEW YORK (Reuters)- Two partners at the hedge fund Deerfield Management and two others were found guilty on Thursday of charges stemming from what prosecutors have described as an insider trading scheme based on leaks from within a federal healthcare agency.

SNC - Lavalin Group Inc. is pressing Canada's new Liberal government to adopt corporate corruption settlement deals like those in place in the United Kingdom and the United States, saying federal charges laid against the company are hurting its ability to compete against rivals in Group of 7 countries.

The growing legal questions around Cohen's services for Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

Nevertheless, acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Joon Kim called it a win for New York City, saying that it represented «one of the first federal racketeering charges ever brought against a Russian vor,» another name for «mob boss.»

In the ongoing corruption scandal embroiling college basketball for months, federal prosecutors in New York added charges on Tuesday against a former Adidas rep, Jim Gatto, which allege payments to families of players at four universities.

After Vick and others were convicted on federal charges of trafficking and sponsoring fighting dogs, Jonny won a Most Beautiful Dog in the Country contest in 2012, had a Gund plush toy created in his likeness and last week was recognized for his work as a therapy dog with a new award: ASPCA Dog of the Year.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's office on Thursday reacted to the decision by federal and city prosecutors to not bring any charges in multiple investigations into fundraising and political activities.

A New York federal judge slammed legal titans Michael Mukasey and Rudy Giuliani at a hearing yesterday, saying they seemed «dismissive» of the serious nature of the charges against their client who is accused of helping Iran dodge U.S. sanctions.

New York City has settled a federal lawsuit filed in 2016 by public school parents who charged that school violence and bullying were not being adequately addressed.

Three retired police officers and a former Brooklyn prosecutor were charged yesterday in a widening federal corruption investigation into the New York Police Department and its gun - licensing division.

G. Steven Pigeon, one of the top figures in upstate New York's Democratic politics, found himself in a Buffalo courtroom again today — this time to answer federal charges that he conspired to illegally obtain a $ 25,000 donation for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign from a foreign national.

A year after federal investigators decided not to bring criminal charges related to de Blasio's lobbying nonprofit, New York's lobbying and ethics watchdog panel, JCOPE, is still investigating aspects of the mayor's former operation.

Cuomo proposed reforms to the state's sex trafficking laws, bringing New York into line with federal laws, which recognize that anyone who prostitutes out minors is a sex trafficker, a felony charge with mandatory prison time.

And while it's an uphill battle facing a heavily entrenched foe, outreach efforts will give Staten Island and Brooklyn voters — both old and new — food for thought the next time they go to the polls: ranging from alleged campaign finance fraud; to Grimm's threatening of a reporter with physical violence; to his latest federal fraud and tax charges, he is quite a colorful character with a very colorful history just begging to be lampooned.

He answers question about New York Senate majority leader Dean Skelos who is facing charges of extortion, bribery and conspiracy in federal court.

«And now, further, the news about the five - count federal indictment on federal corruption charges against Silver will be an enormous distraction and prevent him from credibly leading the Assembly, especially as the budget process kicks into overdrive in this high stakes year for New York's economy and our citizens.»

The 2d U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the conviction of Skelos and his son Adam for using Dean's influence to extort financial benefits for Adam had to be overturned because the jury charge didn't comply with a new Supreme Court ruling narrowing federal anti-corruption laws.

Dinesh D'Souza, pleaded guilty today to contributing $ 15,000 more than permitted to Wendy Long, R - N.Y., a 2012 federal U.S. Senate candidate in New York who ran against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D - N.Y. Charges of making false statements to the Federal Election Commission were dfederal U.S. Senate candidate in New York who ran against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D - N.Y. Charges of making false statements to the Federal Election Commission were dFederal Election Commission were dropped.

Former New York state Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. (far left with son Pedro) was hit yesterday with two new charges - of making false statements - in his federal corruption caNew York state Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. (far left with son Pedro) was hit yesterday with two new charges - of making false statements - in his federal corruption canew charges - of making false statements - in his federal corruption case.

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's retrial on corruption charges is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Manhattan, but his new shot at vindication is expected to be a virtual carbon copy of the 2015 version that ended in his conviction and a 12 - year prison sentence.

NEW YORK, NY (05/06/2015)(readMedia)-- As a second of Albany's powerful «three men in a room» has been indicted on federal corruption charges, the need to combat and prevent corruption in Albany could not be clearer.

Despite Federal Indictments, State Senators Win Primaries Three New York Senators — Thomas Libous, John Sampson, and Malcolm Smith — entered the primary election on Tuesday facing federal criminal cFederal Indictments, State Senators Win Primaries Three New York Senators — Thomas Libous, John Sampson, and Malcolm Smith — entered the primary election on Tuesday facing federal criminal cfederal criminal charges.

With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, some New York lawmakers are pressing for reform of the state's economic development contracting process in light of a scandal that's led to federal corruption charges against several former associates of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Three New York Senators — Thomas Libous, John Sampson, and Malcolm Smith — entered the primary election on Tuesday facing federal criminal charges.

The poll was released the same day former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was being arraigned on federal corruption charges; Silver's arrest has prompted a new round of ethics debate in Albany.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear former Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver's bid to block his retrial on corruption charges, paving the way for a planned April 16 start to Silver's new trial in Manhattan federal court.

NEWARK, N.J. (Reuters)- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, a leading foreign policy voice in Congress, entered a not guilty plea on corruption charges during a federal court appearance on Thursday and was released without bail.