Sentences with phrase «what federal prosecutors»
The sentence is in line with what federal prosecutors had previously requested.
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That is what federal prosecutors are looking for, and I believe they will find a mother lode.
The dozens of asbestos lawsuits were filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, where Silver was «of counsel» and received $ 5.3 million in what federal prosecutors say were kickbacks.
A state lawmaker from Brooklyn was indicted on Tuesday on 11 counts of fraud and obstruction charges, in what federal prosecutors allege was a variety of schemes to defraud both the city of New York, the federal government and a bankruptcy proceeding.
NEW YORK (AP)-- A former top official at the country's third - largest pension fund and two broker - dealers were charged Wednesday in what a federal prosecutor described as a classic bribery scheme that steered $ 2 billion in trades in exchange for drugs, prostitutes, vacations and U.S. Open tennis tickets.
Although, as noted in previous columns, what the federal prosecutor specializes in, including in the newest inquiries, is illegality, not lapses of ethics.
Not exact matches
In fact, that's why prosecutors on each end of this flight, in both Houston and New York, are apparently conducting their own investigations: criminal investigations, which go far beyond what lawmakers at the federal level and in New York state have proposed in the wake of this tragic incident.
«We don't know exactly what McGahn said, but the mere fact that he put a stop to that letter is another piece of evidence that Mueller could use to say, «Donald Trump was warned by the White House counsel that this was a problematic step and decided to do it anyway,»» former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti told Business Insider in September.
But Kathryn Haun, a former federal prosecutor who signed off on the indictment, says Vinnik's use of Bitcoin helps clearly connect him to the crime: «At first blush what seemed unsolvable turned out to be traceable through the use of digital currency.»
Just what these big payoffs meant for soccer dons wasn't fully known until federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, began unveiling their evidence at the racketeering trial of three former South American soccer officials.
A Texas man who operated Bitcoin Savings and Trust was charged on Thursday with bilking his investors, in what prosecutors called the first federal criminal securities fraud case arising from a bitcoin - related Ponzi scheme.
It's difficult to know exactly what the state and federal prosecutors are looking for, though, Tierney said.
Mueller brought the details of what he'd found to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who decided that the federal prosecutor in New York should handle an investigation into Cohen.
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.
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.
Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Biran, who is now in private practice at Rifkin Weiner Livingston, said it is possible that investigators already know what Giuliani revealed publicly Wednesday and that his TV appearances were merely an attempt at «trying to get out in front of it.»
Reporters basically brought to the surface what federal policemen and prosecutors found.
The ethics commission's first meeting comes on the same day that State Senator Carl Kruger pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to felony charges, for accepting more than a million dollars in bribes to maintain what prosecutors called a lavish lifestyle, including a large house owned by a former mafia boss and a Bentley automobile.
«What were your expectations about Sheldon Silver using his position to bring cases to the firm,» federal prosecutor Tatiana Martins asked Weitz on the third day of Silver's retrial.
Because no one knows what is really happening, it's difficult for anyone, except a federal prosecutor with the power of the FBI behind him, to hold the politicians accountable.
I fully concur with Senator Ball on this one.Leibell and company dishonestly framed this all as reasonable requests for leniency, as if what he had done was not so bad (and as if he had contritely cooperated with authorities), when in fact the former State Senator has been defiant in NOT helping Federal prosecutors — AND some of the letters in Leibell's behalf came from people who are still being actively investigated by Federal prosecutors.
Sampson lied about what amounted to a crony's gift on his Senate financial disclosure statements and never paid it back, federal prosecutors said.
Bellone ticked off a long list of what he said were failings by Spota, including the prosecutor's support for Burke and Spota's blocking of Suffolk police from cooperating with federal agents on the Gilgo Beach murders.
Ulrich did not provide details of what he will be announcing, but stressed that the timing of the announcement was not related to Thursday's announcement from state and federal prosecutors who said they would not pursue charges against de Blasio or his aides following a months long investigation into the mayor's fundraising practices.
Some federal prosecutors and judges don't know what it's like to serve in combat — and that may doom Michael Grimm, his political mentor claimed today.
The federal case against Silver focused on his private legal work, which generated millions in what prosecutors were able to cast as bribes and kickbacks disguised as legal fees.
A federal prosecutor, Howard S. Master, in a summation, cited what he called the «core principle» that «this nation shall be governed by the people and for the people.»
Paladino said Thursday a licensed inspector's mistake in the initial inspection and an overzealous federal prosecutor turned what should have been a civil matter into a criminal charge against one of his companies, Ellicott Development Co. of Buffalo.
What if charges are filed by federal prosecutors over this, only the poor schnook (Natoli) that signed the instruments will face charges and the Senators that condone his actions will leave the guy high and dry.
About 600 LIRR retirees will lose their disability benefits after a federal agency voted last week to halt the payments following a sweeping investigation into what prosecutors have called a major disability fraud scheme.
Capital reported that dozens of that firm's clients received state tax benefits; Silver declined to say exactly what he did for the firm, citing the pending investigation by federal prosecutors, but has long maintained he properly declares his outside income.
Daniel Richman, a Columbia Law School professor and former federal prosecutor, said it's hard to tell just what impact the old deletion policy might have on Bharara's investigation.
«I think we need a special prosecutor to be appointed in New York to see what state laws may have been broken,» said Astorino who said the prosecutor could work on a «parallel track» with the federal authorities.
Now, Skelos and his father, State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Rockville Centre), face federal extortion, conspiracy and bribery charges in what prosecutors call the senator's «monetizing» of his office to «take care of Adam's needs.»
A federal agent who interviewed the wife of the then - Nassau County executive about what prosecutors say was her no - show job testified Thursday that Linda Mangano initially discussed performing a large volume of work but later broke down in tears when she was subpoenaed for evidence.
While testifying at the unrelated corruption trial of former State Sen. Dean Skelos, Walker confirmed he is being investigated by federal prosecutors for what he called «campaign contributions, that contractors received work because of that.»
There's no indication what information federal prosecutors corresponded with Onondaga County about.
The Republican candidate in the race, former federal prosecutor John Katko, is calling on incumbent Democrat Rep. Dan Maffei to say no to what Katko calls a growing effort in Washington to raise the federal gas tax.
What better way to replace an unsavory pol than with a former federal prosecutor known for fighting corruption and upholding the rule of law?
What's emerging from federal prosecutors is an attempt to shut down the game, not just throw out a few players.
Federal prosecutors Thursday leveled public - corruption charges against eight individuals including Cuomo's former right - hand man, Joe Percoco, stemming from what was described as «two overlapping criminal schemes.»
The repeated and diverse efforts by Senator Skelos, a Long Island Republican, to use what prosecutors said was his political influence to find work, or at least income, for his son could send both men to federal prison.
Look at what the petitioners are demanding that the federal prosecutors prove: (1) that crimes were committed; (2) that a conspiracy to commit the crimes existed; (3) that the crimes resulted from the conspiracy.
«What makes these cases so unique is that these are insider - trading cases on a systemic level,» said David Segal, a former federal prosecutor now in private practice in New York.
We do not know what position federal prosecutors would take on the effectiveness of state - law consent on the need for authority under the CFAA.
What was the biggest change you had to adapt to from your transition as a federal prosecutor, to having a private practice?
That's what suggested in this story, reporting that two federal prosecutors may have breached ethics rules guarding attorney - client confidentiality by using an informant to infiltrate the defense camp and gather information.
Having practiced in state and federal criminal courts for the past 25 years, serving as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and adjunct law professor, I can say, without reservation, that the only thing unjust, unfair, and / or «disgraceful» is to insult and demean the jurors who worked hard to arrive at what they believed was a fair verdict.
As a federal prosecutor, this blog run by a white - collar defense lawyer is an excellent way to see what the other side is thinking.»
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.