Man jailed for 18 years for role in one of Britain's biggest cash robberiesOctober 5th, 2009 Man jailed for one of UK's biggest cash robberiesLONDON — A British man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a robbery nearly three years ago of 53 million pounds (about $85 million). Paul Allen's sentence was handed down Monday at a London court.
Ex-Morgan Stanley banker sentenced to 7 years in prison in Hong Kong insider trading caseSeptember 18th, 2009 Ex-Morgan Stanley banker gets 7 years jail in HKHONG KONG — An ex-Morgan Stanley banker was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison in Hong Kong's biggest insider trading case. Du Jun, a former managing director of the New York-based investment bank, also was fined about 23 million Hong Kong dollars ($3 million).
Michigan police say man stole an SUV, then was arrested after trying to return itSeptember 10th, 2009 Police: Man steals SUV, then tries to return itWEST OLIVE, Mich. — Police said a west Michigan man stole an SUV, then was arrested after he returned it later in the night.
Police: Detroit man on 1st date skipped out on dinner bill, then stole woman's Chevy ImpalaAugust 29th, 2009 Police: Detroit man stole woman's car on 1st dateFERNDALE, Mich. — Police in Michigan say a first date went from bad to worse when a Detroit man skipped out on the restaurant bill, then stole his date's car.
Investment banker who worked as Clinton fundraiser accused of faking documents for $74M loanAugust 25th, 2009 NY prosecutors accuse investmant banker of fraudNEW YORK — An investment banker who has served as a key fundraiser for Bill and Hillary Clinton and other top Democrats was arrested Tuesday on charges he lied to Citibank to get a $74 million loan. Prosecutors accused Hassan Nemazee of giving Citibank documents showing he owned millions of dollars in collateral.
Prosecutor: Neb. man stole Virgin Mary painting to pay for abortion for teen he rapedAugust 22nd, 2009 Prosecutor: Neb. man stole painting for abortionOMAHA, Neb.
More than 3 years in prison for ex-Swiss banker who became key US tax evasion witnessAugust 21st, 2009 Ex-UBS banker gets more than 3 years in prisonFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former banker with Switzerland's UBS AG is sentenced to more than three years in prison after becoming a key government informant in an international tax evasion probe.
Swiss banker, lawyer charged with helping clients evade US taxesAugust 20th, 2009 Swiss banker, lawyer face US tax charges in probeMIAMI — A Swiss banker and a lawyer are the latest to face U.S. criminal charges in a wide-ranging international tax evasion investigation.
Certified: Court says Mich. prison OK to end special meals for man seen with non-kosher snackAugust 14th, 2009 Court: Mich. prison OK to stop man's kosher mealsST.
Woman accused of attempted murder after alleged car theft with owner clinging to hoodAugust 14th, 2009 Colo. woman allegedly stole car with owner on hoodDENVER — Prosecutors are accusing a Denver woman of attempted first-degree murder for allegedly stealing a car and fleeing at speeds up to 50 mph — even after the owner hopped on the car's hood in a bid to stop her. Ryan Calles had stopped at a sandwich shop in Denver on Wednesday, and left his keys inside.
3 inmates break out of Belgian prison in daring helicopter escapeJuly 23rd, 2009 Inmates break out of Belgian prison in helicopterBRUSSELS — Belgian authorities say three inmates made a dramatic escape from prison by helicopter. Bruges prosecutor's office spokesman Marc Florens tells VRT television that an accomplice hijacked a helicopter Thursday and forced its pilot to fly into the prison yard, where the men got inside.
Ringleader of $50 million theft from DC tax office sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prisonJune 30th, 2009 DC tax fraud ringleader gets 17 years in prisonWASHINGTON — A former Washington, D.C., employee has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for leading a scheme that stole nearly $50 million from the city using fraudulent property tax refund checks. Former D.C. tax office manager Harriette Walters pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud, money laundering and other charges and has been jailed since her arrest in 2007.
Fort Hood soldier stabbed to death on Texas post; ex-husband in federal custodyJune 23rd, 2009 Fort Hood soldier stabbed to death on Texas postFORT HOOD, Texas — The FBI says a soldier was stabbed to death at her Fort Hood home and her civilian ex-husband is being charged with murder. Fort Hood police found 26-year-old Sgt.
Mich. officials announce closings of 3 prisons, 5 prison camps to save more than $118MJune 5th, 2009 Michigan shutting 3 prisons, 5 camps to save moneyLANSING, Mich. — Michigan officials say three prisons will close this year, along with five minimum-security prison camps, to save more than $118 million.
Swiss imprison ex-banker for breaking country's strict banking secrecy lawApril 24th, 2009 Swiss imprison ex-banker for breaking secrecy lawBASEL, Switzerland — A Swiss court has increased the prison sentence handed to a former banker who broke the country's strict banking secrecy laws. An appeals court in the northwestern city of Basel has sentenced the unidentified Swiss man to three months in prison for handing over details of 45 bank clients to German authorities.
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