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Charges Unlikely in MF Global Collapse

Investigators decide loss was caused by recklessness, not fraud

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 16, 2012 9:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – If you're holding your breath waiting for criminal charges in the MF Global case, you're probably never going to breathe again. Heading into the home stretch of their probe into the collapse, criminal investigators have all but concluded that while the firm may have been reckless, it didn't commit fraud, sources tell the New York Times.

Authorities have requested an interview with Jon Corzine, a strong indication that he won't be charged; sources say that after reviewing thousands of documents, prosecutors haven't been able to pin anything on the ex-governor. Corzine is currently considering starting a new hedge fund to rebuild his image, sources say, though investors may not exactly be eager to sign on. Matt Taibbi quips that its HQ "will be right next to OJ's home for battered women and Jeff Dahmer's Bed & Breakfast."

Former MF Global Holdings Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine is sworn on Capitol Hill, Dec. 15, 2011, prior to testifying before the House Financial Services Committee.
Former MF Global Holdings Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine is sworn on Capitol Hill, Dec. 15, 2011, prior to testifying before the House Financial Services Committee.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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fancygapva
Aug 16, 2012 9:25 PM CDT
These financial people have bought enough congressional votes on both sides of the aisle (this nol pros thing happens to high fliers on both ends of the political spectrum) to make everything that they might want to do to screw their customers and the economy of this country ....legal, already. So they are immune due to deregulation and laws passed in their favor.
Neuman
Aug 16, 2012 6:43 PM CDT
Why is this not a surprise?
TiredMemeCat
Aug 16, 2012 6:21 PM CDT
It is well nigh past time for the return of rough justice meted out by the townfolk.
 

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