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Written by LER

Created: 13 June 2014

Attorney General Holder: "Thank you, William Foley [Jones], for those kind words – and for your outstanding leadership as CEO of Focus: HOPE.  It’s a pleasure to be back in the great city of Detroit this evening.  It’s a privilege to stand among so many dedicated activists, distinguished leaders, and good friends.  I am particularly honored to share the stage tonight with my friend Senator [Carl] Levin - who has been a lifelong champion for his beloved state and for at-risk Americans across the country.  And I am humbled to join him in accepting the very first ever Heroes for Hope Awards.  Thank you all for this tremendous honor.

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Written by kurt

Created: 13 June 2014

Washington, DC - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged four Northern California residents with insider trading in Ross Stores stock options based on nonpublic information about monthly sales results leaked by one of the retailer’s employees.

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Written by LER

Created: 11 June 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the founder of an investment advisory firm located in suburban Chicago with defrauding investors in connection with a real estate venture for which his firm offered securities.

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Written by FBI

Created: 09 June 2014

A five-count indictment was unsealed this morning in federal court charging James M. Peister, a fund manager who resides in St. James, New York, with securities, wire, and mail fraud in connection with his operation of a $17 million Ponzi scheme. The defendant is in custody and will be arraigned this afternoon before United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco at the United States Courthouse in Central Islip, New York. In addition, the government seized the defendant’s Hummer sport utility vehicle and seeks to forfeit the home in St. James, New York, he paid for with the victims’ investments.

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