Monthly Archives: July 2016

“If everyone told the truth, the stock market would never move.”

Iraj Parvizi, aka Fatty, aka the Mad Punter, testifying at a trial with his three co-defendants who were all  accused of running the biggest insider trading ring in the history of the United Kingdom.  Some additional treasures from the witness stand … Continue reading

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When the Adults Steal From Kids’ Sports

Because they trust. Parents involved in youth sports tend to have social interaction as well.  Thereby, they commit the error of having no internal controls.  One person controls the funds, one person pays the bills, one person writes the checks, … Continue reading

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The New York Senate’s Ethics Committee Has Not Met Since 2009: Chair Convicted

The New York State Senate’s Ethics Committee has been lying dormant since 2009. No meeting record exists since 2009.  The chair of the Committee, John L. Sampson, was convicted of embezzlement and obstruction of justice, with the prosecutor asking for … Continue reading

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The U.S. Senate Declares Itself Ethically Clean

The Senate Ethics Committee reports the following: For the ninth straight year, it has not imposed any disciplinary sanctions Since 2007, the Committee has reviewed 613 allegations of wrongdoing and dismissed 90% of those allegations Only 75 of the 613 … Continue reading

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Chipotle: First E.coli and Now a Cocaine Indictment for Its Marketing VP

You can’t make this stuff up.  Mark Crumpacker, Chipotle’s chief creative and development officer, was one of 18 alleged buyers indicted in a cocaine drug ring.  The charges are a misdemeanor offense, and Mr. Crumpacker has been put on leave.  … Continue reading

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