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Ex-gynecologist accused of sexually abusing dozens of female patients faces new charge CBS Federal prosecutors added a new count against a former gynecologist accused of sexually abusing patients, days after saying that investigators found child pornography on a laptop seized in the case. 

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

Consumer Reports says Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' software lacks safeguards AUTONEWS

Imprisoned film mogul Harvey Weinstein turned over for extradition to California in sex crime case CNBC

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

Cuomo to Be Questioned in Sexual Harassment Inquiry NEW YORK TIMES Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to be questioned on Saturday by investigators from the New York State attorney general’s office, signaling that a four-month-long inquiry into several sexual harassment accusations may be entering its final stages. read more »

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 »

Larry Nassar: FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds BBC The FBI disregarded allegations about a prolific USA Gymnastics child abuser and later made serious errors in the investigation, a watchdog has found. read more » Timeline of Key Events: The FBI's Handling of Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Former USA Gymnastics Physician Lawrence Gerard Nassar OIG DOJ

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

Judge OKs $73 million payout to some 6,000 women allegedly sexually abused by former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps CBS

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

Big banks brace as British forex class action seeks go-ahead REUTERS A specialist London court will decide whether a long-awaited multi-billion pound class action against some of the world's biggest banks over alleged foreign exchange rigging can proceed, after a five-day hearing kicked off on Monday. read more » E.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show NEW YORK TIMES