The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?
Category: Bribery and Kickbacks
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Judge Vacates Convictions in Bribery Case Over Soccer Broadcast Deals
The New York Times – Sports:
Hernán López, a former Fox employee, and an Argentine sports marketing company had been convicted of participating in a bribery scheme to secure rights to widely viewed tournaments.
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Fox Sports Could Be Focus of FIFA Trial in Brooklyn
The New York Times – Sports:
Two former executives are accused of paying bribes to obtain broadcast rights, including for the World Cup. Testimony could reveal what the company knew.
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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
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Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison
The New York Times – Sports:
Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”