SEC collects Wall Street's private messages as WhatsApp probe escalates REUTERS The U.S. securities regulator has collected thousands of staff messages from more than a dozen major investment companies, escalating its probe into Wall Street's use of private messaging apps, said four people with direct knowledge of the matter. read more »
Ex-priest sentenced to 25 years for drugging and molesting men he met in New Orleans tourist area ABC A former Catholic priest in Louisiana has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drugging and molesting 17 men he met in a popular tourist area in New Orleans, a prosecutor said. read more » Kevin Spacey: Touch was romantic, says actor as he denies assault BBC
Michigan Vascular Surgeon Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conviction and Agrees to Pay Up to $43.419 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations DOJ
Emissions scandal: Ex-Audi boss admits role in fraud by negligence in German court REUTERS Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler accepted his role in committing fraud by negligence in the diesel emissions scandal, according to a statement made in German court on Tuesday, having agreed early in May to a deal which would get him a suspended sentence. read more » Stellantis recalls 219,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks REUTERS
GCI Communications Corp. to Pay More than $40 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to FCC’s Rural Health Care Program DOJ
Former Audi boss set for confession in diesel emissions scandal REUTERS Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler is ready to make a confession about his role in the diesel emissions scandal in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of 1.1 million euros ($1.21 million), he and his defence team said on Wednesday. read more » The Largest Automotive Recalls in History (So Far) JALOPNIK
Continental manager admits involvement in diesel scandal, incriminates others, prosecutors say REUTERS A technical project manager at Continental (CONG.DE) has admitted to involvement in the Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) diesel scandal and incriminated other defendants, German prosecutors told Reuters on Friday. read more » Daihatsu Cheated Safety Testing For 88,000 Cars ROAD AND TRACK
U.S. Supreme Court to examine whistleblower claims against financial firms in UBS case REUTERS The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine how difficult it should be for financial whistleblowers to win retaliation lawsuits against their employers as the justices took up a long-running case involving Switzerland's UBS Group AG (UBSG.S). read more »