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politics1 year ago

India Responds to US Allegations in Adani Bribery Case

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has denied allegations of accepting bribes from the Adani Group for solar power purchases, asserting that his name is not mentioned in the U.S. indictment related to the case. The indictment refers to "Foreign Official #1," an Indian official in Andhra Pradesh, who allegedly received bribes, but Jagan insists he had no direct dealings with Adani regarding these agreements. He challenges the baseless nature of the accusations and calls for clarity on the identity of "Foreign Official #1."

via Greatandhra|
#adanigroup#andhrapradesh#briberyallegations
businesslegal2 years ago

"Haslam-Buffett Legal Showdown Trial Called Off for Monday"

The scheduled trial between Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and billionaire Warren Buffett over the value of the remaining 20 percent of Pilot Corporation has been canceled, suggesting an informal resolution to their legal dispute. Accusations had been made against Haslam regarding promised bribes to inflate the company's value, which he denied. Details of the settlement are not disclosed, but it implies that the parties involved have managed to resolve the conflict without going to court.

via NBC Sports|
##briberyallegations#businesslegal
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges Over Qatar Gifts"

Senator John Fetterman has renewed his call for the expulsion of Senator Bob Menendez following a second superseding indictment accusing Menendez of bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Qatar and Egypt. Fetterman, who has been vocal about the issue since the initial charges in September, argues that Menendez's alleged actions warrant his removal from the Senate. The Democratic Caucus has shown significant support for Menendez's resignation, and Fetterman has previously introduced measures to limit Menendez's role and access in the Senate. The Senate has the constitutional power to expel members with a two-thirds majority, a rare occurrence historically.

via NBC News|
##briberyallegations#ethics
politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges Over Alleged Qatar Scheme"

Senator Bob Menendez is facing a second superseding federal indictment, which adds allegations of accepting bribes from the Qatari government in exchange for political favors. While the new indictment does not increase the number of formal charges, which include conspiracy to commit bribery and acting as a foreign agent, it introduces claims related to Qatar. Menendez's lawyer has dismissed the allegations as a sign of prosecutorial desperation. The indictment details Menendez's actions in facilitating a multi-million-dollar investment from a Qatari investment company into a real estate project linked to another defendant, Fred Daibes, and includes instances of Menendez publicly supporting Qatar. The senator remains a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, despite the charges.

via USA TODAY|
##bobmenendez#briberyallegations
politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Embroiled in Expanding Bribery Scandal Over Qatari Gifts"

Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is facing allegations of federal bribery in a superseding indictment, which claims he used his influence to assist the governments of Qatar and Egypt in exchange for bribes, including a multimillion-dollar real estate deal and luxury gifts. The indictment details Menendez's interactions with Qatari officials and alleges attempts to cover up the bribes as loans. Menendez, who has pleaded not guilty, is set to go on trial in May. His attorney asserts that Menendez's actions were appropriate and in the best interests of the United States.

via The Washington Post|
##bobmenendez#briberyallegations