EU plans law requiring tech firms to do more to combat child abuse
REUTERS
The European Union plans to legislate in the coming months to require technology companies to do more to tackle child sexual abuse, beefing up current voluntary arrangements, a top official said in a newspaper interview. read more »
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SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $4 Million to Two Whistleblowers
SEC
The DOT Says Federal Oversight of Autonomous Cars Is a Must
AUTOWEEK
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a virtual address to CES yesterday, playing up the role of government in making cars—and planes, trains, and even drones—safe for Americans. Buttigieg singled out autonomous cars in particular as needing government guidelines for safety. He even mentioned Tesla, which has had its share of autonomous-mode crashes, by name. read more »
Father, son from Japan guilty in Vegas in $1.5B 'Ponzi' case
ABC
Two former investment executives from Japan have pleaded guilty in Las Vegas to wire fraud in what prosecutors have called a $1.5 billion international Ponzi scheme with 10,000 victims in the U.S. and abroad. read more »
Lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse filed against Archdiocese of Denver
COLORADO NEW LINE
At least one lawsuit alleging child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy has been filed in Colorado following the passage of a new law last year. read more »
State police investigating sexual abuse allegations against ex-Speaker Chatfield by sister-in-law
DETROIT NEWS
SEC Awards Over $13 Million To Whistleblower
SEC
Prince Andrew’s Uncertain Legal Fate Casts Shadow on Britain’s Royals
NEW YORK TIMES
Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne in February, a milestone unmatched by any British sovereign and a chance to turn the page on three years of ceaseless turmoil in the royal family. But a sexual-abuse lawsuit unfolding in a Manhattan courtroom could yet spoil her celebration. read more »
VW and dieselgate - What really happened
DW
Former spaceport CFO files whistleblower suit
SANTE FE NEW MEXICAN
The former chief financial officer of Spaceport America contends a number of government officials and entities, including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, colluded to defraud taxpayers to the tune of about $200 million in public money.
Daimler warns car owners of fire risk it lacks parts to fix
REUTERS
Daimler's (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz has informed owners of its luxury cars of a technical defect that could spark a fire, the company said on Tuesday, adding a recall was not possible because parts needed to fix the problem are not available. read more »
U.S. judge skeptical of Prince Andrew's bid to dismiss sex abuse accuser's suit
REUTERS
A U.S. judge on Tuesday appeared skeptical of a bid by Britain's Prince Andrew to dismiss Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit accusing the Duke of York of sexually abusing her when she was 17 and being trafficked by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. read more »
Jury finds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty on multiple charges in criminal fraud trial
CNBC
CFTC Orders Event-Based Binary Options Markets Operator to Pay $1.4 Million Penalty
CFTC
Jeffrey Epstein legal deal with Prince Andrew accuser to be unsealed
THE GUARDIAN
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over safety issues
REUTERS
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said. read more »
Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty of aiding in Epstein’s abuse
NEW YORK TIMES
Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a British media mogul and the former companion to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted on Wednesday of conspiring with him over a decade to recruit, groom and sexually abuse underage girls. read more »
CFTC Charges New Jersey-Based Entities and Individuals With Multi-Million Dollar Forex Fraud
CFTC
SEC Charges Financial Company and Its President with Engaging in Fraudulent Schemes to Boost Stock Price
SEC
Crash Test Dummies Made Cars Safer (for Average-Size Men)
NEW YORK TIMES
Prince Andrew's attorneys claim court does not have jurisdiction over Virginia Giuffre lawsuit
CNN
