Latest News

US judge says 2008 bank fraudsters got off easy
US judge says 2008 bank fraudsters got off easy
Business and Economy
by  AFP

US officials took a victory lap last month to commemorate their response to the 2008 financial crisis, pointing to $36 billion in fines as proof that banks have been held accountable. The DoJ cited $36 billion in civil penalties as bringing accountability to "those who break the law and undermine the well-being of American families," said an agency press release.