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Entries in Smith and Wesson (60)

Wednesday
Feb222012

'Foolish And Unprofessional' Behavior Infected FCPA Prosecutions

The DOJ's once invincible FCPA unit isn't just losing some high profile prosecutions. It's getting clobbered. And a common theme in the setbacks is a lack of professionalism and preparation.

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Tuesday
Feb212012

Sting Lawyer Comments On 'Fake Case'

Paul Calli, left, of Carlton Fields represented Stephen Giordanella. Judge Richard Leon acquitted him last month. After the DOJ today dropped the remaining indictments, Calli said:

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Tuesday
Feb212012

DOJ Ends Africa Sting Prosecution 

The government today asked Judge Richard Leon to dismiss with prejudice all remaining indictments in the biggest FCPA case in history against individuals. It said continuing the prosecution would be a waste of government resources.

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Wednesday
Feb082012

Has More FCPA Enforcement Brought Less Deterrence?

The DOJ ramped up FCPA enforcement over the past five years. But could its aggressive pursuit of FCPA prosecutions be hurting attempts to deter corruption? It’s possible.

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Tuesday
Feb072012

DOJ May End Africa Sting Prosecutions

The boss of the DOJ's criminal division and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia asked Judge Richard Leon Tuesday for time to consider 'whether to continue to go forward' with the Africa sting case.

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Tuesday
Jan312012

Sting Case Is A DOJ 'Fantasy,' Lawyer Says

The lawyer for one of the acquitted Africa sting defendants said the DOJ's entire case is a 'made-up fantasy.'

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Tuesday
Jan312012

Second Mistrial In Africa Sting Prosecution

Judge Richard Leon declared a mistrial today in the prosecution of the three remaining defendants in the second Africa sting trial.

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Monday
Jan302012

Caldwell, Godsey Acquitted In Africa Sting Trial

Two Africa sting defendants were acquitted today in federal court in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday
Jan262012

Still No Verdict, Africa Sting Jury Off Till Monday

The jury in the second Africa sting trial didn't reach a final verdict Thursday and has gone home until Monday.

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Tuesday
Jan242012

Africa Sting Trial: After Partial Verdict, Judge Sends Jury Back

According to people at the federal district court in DC, the jury in the second Africa sting trial told the jduge to they've reached a unanimous verdict on certain counts (which means specific defendants) and are deadlocked on other counts.

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