Israeli Drone Strike Kills Regime-Linked Syrian Businessman
A Syrian businessman was killed in an Israeli air strike, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.
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"Trump's $175 Million Bond: Businessman's Low Fee and New York AG's Questions"
Billionaire businessman Don Hankey, whose company provided the $175 million bond for Donald Trump's New York civil fraud case, stated that the fee charged to Trump was low due to minimal perceived risk. Hankey expressed surprise at the subsequent legal scrutiny and media attention surrounding the bond, and mentioned that Trump offered collateral in cash for the bond. New York Attorney General Letitia James has questioned the bond, and a hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 22.
Rescue Operation Frees Kidnapped British Businessman in Ecuador, Multiple Arrests Made
British businessman Colin Armstrong, who was kidnapped in Ecuador, has been freed and is now with the police and authorities in Ecuador. The 78-year-old, who owns the Forbidden Corner visitor attraction in the Yorkshire Dales, was abducted from a farm he owned near Guayaquil. Nine people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Armstrong's spokesperson expressed delight at his release and praised the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for their assistance.
Assassination in Sofia: Bulgaria's Controversial Businessman Killed
Alexey Petrov, a former secret agent turned businessman in Bulgaria, was shot dead in broad daylight in Sofia. Petrov had previously survived two assassination attempts. He had a controversial career, running a major insurance company and serving as an adviser to the head of the State Agency for National Security. Petrov was known for his involvement in organized crime and was arrested in 2010 on charges of running a criminal group engaged in various illegal activities. He was released on bail and acquitted.
Billionaire James Crown dies in Colorado racetrack accident.
James Crown, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Chicago, died in a car crash at Aspen Motorsports Park in Colorado. The 70-year-old billionaire suffered blunt force trauma after hitting an impact barrier. Crown was a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and recently helped launch an initiative to reduce crime in the city. He was also the owner of the Aspen Skiing Company. Crown and his wife had just attended a state dinner at the White House last week.
Prominent Cincinnati businessman killed in I-75 shooting
Michael Sweeney, a prominent businessman with over 40 years in the automobile industry, was shot in the head on northbound I-75 near Mitchell Avenue on Saturday night in what police are investigating as a road rage incident. Sweeney was pronounced dead on Monday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The suspect fled the scene north on I-75 in a sedan with heavily tinted windows, damage to the right side, and temporary plates. No arrests have been announced.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan Passes Away at 92
Richard J. Riordan, a businessman turned politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1993 to 2001, has died at the age of 92. He led the city during a time of civil unrest after the Rodney King beating and oversaw the rebuilding of the city's infrastructure after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Riordan was known for his unfiltered speech and impolitic wisecracking, as well as his interest in education and support for charter schools. He was also a successful investor and philanthropist, and owned several restaurants in Los Angeles.
Fugitive Russian businessman evades US extradition by returning to Russia.
A fugitive businessman wanted in the US for fraud has emerged in Russia, where he is reportedly seeking asylum. The businessman, who is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from a US-based company, has been on the run for several years. The US has requested his extradition, but Russia does not have an extradition treaty with the US.