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Ford Issues Stop Sale of its Electric Vehicle Home Charger CAR AND DRIVER

Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges as US prosecutors expand criminal case THE GUARDIAN

EY drops appeal against $10.8m whistleblower payment BBC Global accounting and consultancy firm EY has dropped its appeal against a judge's decision ordering it to pay $10.8m to a whistleblower who flagged money laundering concerns. read more »

Cuomo-accuser Boylan, other survivors back bill to take alleged abusers to court NPR

Volkswagen recalls Audi A3s in the U.S. over air bag concerns REUTERS Volkswagen has issued a recall for more than 150,000 Audi vehicles in the United States on concerns that their passenger air bags might not activate, according to a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. read more » Tesla’s Touchscreen Shifter Seems Like a Really Bad Idea MOTORTREND

Federal Court Orders UK Man to Pay More Than $571 Million for Operating Fraudulent Bitcoin Trading Scheme CFTC

USC will pay $1.1 billion to settle scores of sexual abuse cases involving former campus gynecologist CNN

CFTC Charges Former Fuel Oil Trader with Manipulating Fuel Oil Benchmark CFTC

Volkswagen to seek dieselgate damages from former CEO, Audi boss REUTERS Volkswagen will claim damages from former Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn and former Audi boss Rupert Stadler over its diesel emissions scandal, the carmaker said on Friday, trying to draw a line under its biggest-ever crisis. read more »

GM's large SUVs recalled for potential seat belt defect CNET

Senate armed services committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military PBS

U.S. regulator opens inquiry into Wall Street's blank check IPO frenzy REUTERS The U.S. securities regulator has opened an inquiry into Wall Street’s blank check acquisition frenzy and is seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved, said four people with direct knowledge of the matter. read more »

UK Mercedes-Benz car owners seek damages over alleged emissions cheating THE GUARDIAN

U.S. SEC begins roll-out of law aimed at delisting Chinese firms REUTERS The top U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday said it has adopted a measure that would kick foreign companies off U.S. stock exchanges if they do not comply with U.S. auditing standards. read more » Three Indicted in Bribery Scheme Related to U.S. Military Contracts in Alaska DOJ

Ghislaine Maxwell’s third request to leave jail is denied by N.Y. judge WASHINGTON POST

Nine More People Accuse Calvert County Youth Football Coach of Sex Abuse NBC

How Volkswagen’s emissions scandal set the stage for a pivot to electric vehicles NEW YORK TIMES

McKinsey settles with holdout Nevada for $45 million over role in opioid crisis REUTERS McKinsey & Co will pay $45 million to settle an investigation by Nevada of the big consulting firm’s role in fueling the U.S. opioid epidemic. read more » Texas Doctor Accused of False Claims Act Violations DOJ

30 Years After Anita Hill, We Should All Know What Sexual Harassment Is NEW YORK TIMES

How Volkswagen’s Sins Fueled Its Redemption NEW YORK TIMES Not long ago Volkswagen was a global pariah after pleading guilty to the biggest emissions fraud in automotive history. Now it is the toast of the stock market, with its shares worth twice as much as they were a year ago. read more »