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Daimler staff charged in diesel scandal YAHOO The public prosecutor's office in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart has applied for penalty orders against three Daimler employees at the district court in nearby Boeblingen on suspicion of involvement in the diesel emissions scandal. read more »

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Government Waste, Fraud SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY

Interface Rehab to Pay $2 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations DOJ

This Is The Largest Car Recall In History MSN

Meet Julie K Brown, the woman who brought down Jeffrey Epstein THE GUARDIAN

FirstEnergy to pay $230M in agreement in Ohio bribery case AP NEWS

EEG Testing and Private Investment Companies Pay $15.3 Million to Resolve Kickback and False Billing Allegations DOJ

SEC Awards Nearly $3 Million to Whistleblower SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of nearly $3 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action. read more »

Prime Healthcare Services and Two Doctors Agree to Pay $37.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks, Billing for a Suspended Doctor, and False Claims for Implantable Medical Hardware DOJ

UBS Settles Charges Related to Investments in Complex Exchange-Traded Product SEC More Than $8 Million Returning to Harmed Investors as Part of Ongoing Risk-Based Initiative. read more »

‘Nobody Believed Me’: How Rape Cases Get Dropped NEW YORK TIMES While the Me Too movement led to greater awareness about the prevalence of rape, prosecutors in New York City still struggle to prove sexual assault accusations. read more » One of China’s Biggest Pop Stars Is Being Accused of Sexual Abuse VICE

Ford recalling 775,000 SUVs for steering issue linked to six injuries REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Friday it was recalling about 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs worldwide for a steering issue linked to reports of six injuries in North America. read more » Hyundai, Kia recalling 37K vehicles over possible fuel leaks CNET

U.S. federal prosecutors investigating Lordstown Motors REUTERS Lordstown Motors Corp (RIDE.O) said federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating the electric-truck maker's vehicle pre-orders and its merger with blank-check company DiamondPeak Holdings. read more » DaVita Inc. and Former CEO Indicted in Ongoing Investigation of Labor Market Collusion in Health Care Industry DOJ

  U.S. urges 50,000 Chevy Bolt owners to park outside because of fire risks REUTERS U.S. auto safety regulators on Wednesday urged about 50,000 owners of General Motors electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that were recalled last year to park outside and away from homes and other structures after charging because of fire risks. read more »

SEC Awards More Than $1 Million to Whistleblower SEC

3rd Circ. says FCA whistleblower amendment retroactive REUTERS A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said an amendment to the False Claims Act that eased the burden of proof on whistleblowers applies retroactively to any case that was pending when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that the law was designed to address, deepening a circuit split. read more »

Judge Oks Class Action Suit Over Track-Ready Ford Mustangs THE DRIVE

Car Maker Stellantis Says Fca Italy Under Investigation In Dieselgate Probe REUTERS

Horrific Details Of Sexual Abuse at Michigan Largely Ignored Amid Debates Over Legacies SPORTS ILLUSTRATED The disturbing 240-page report detailing the widespread abuse by a former University doctor has been overshadowed by debates over Bo Schembechler's legacy. read more » Ken Starr helped Jeffrey Epstein with ‘scorched-earth’ campaign, book claims THE GUARDIAN

Florida Department of Children and Families Agrees to Pay $17.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control DOJ