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Holmes' Theranos Appeal Rejected: 11-Year Sentence Upheld
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Elizabeth Holmes' appeal against her conviction for defrauding investors in Theranos, upholding her more than 11-year prison sentence and a $452 million restitution order; the court deemed Theranos' blood-testing technology claims a "mirage".
Holmes' Theranos Appeal Rejected: 11-Year Sentence Upheld
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Elizabeth Holmes' appeal against her conviction for defrauding investors in Theranos, upholding her more than 11-year prison sentence and a $452 million restitution order; the court deemed Theranos' blood-testing technology claims a "mirage".
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44% Bias Score
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
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44% Bias Score
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
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40% Bias Score
Rise in Counterfeit Banknotes and Coins in Germany in 2024
German authorities removed 72,400 counterfeit banknotes and 141,300 counterfeit coins from circulation in 2024, representing a 28% increase in banknotes and a 22% increase in coins compared to 2023; however, financial losses from counterfeit banknotes decreased by 12% to €4.5 million due to the incr...
Rise in Counterfeit Banknotes and Coins in Germany in 2024
German authorities removed 72,400 counterfeit banknotes and 141,300 counterfeit coins from circulation in 2024, representing a 28% increase in banknotes and a 22% increase in coins compared to 2023; however, financial losses from counterfeit banknotes decreased by 12% to €4.5 million due to the incr...
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20% Bias Score
Milei's $Libra Endorsement Leads to Cryptocurrency Crash
President Javier Milei's promotion of the $Libra cryptocurrency on X led to a rapid rise and subsequent crash in its value, resulting in significant losses for investors while developers profited immensely from insider trading; approximately $80-$100 million was withdrawn shortly after the launch.
Milei's $Libra Endorsement Leads to Cryptocurrency Crash
President Javier Milei's promotion of the $Libra cryptocurrency on X led to a rapid rise and subsequent crash in its value, resulting in significant losses for investors while developers profited immensely from insider trading; approximately $80-$100 million was withdrawn shortly after the launch.
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64% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
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44% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Fraud Convictions, Sentences
A U.S. appeals court upheld the fraud convictions and over $452 million in restitution against Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh Balwani for defrauding investors with Theranos' faulty blood-testing technology, rejecting their appeals and confirming their prison sentences of more than 11 and nearly 13 year...
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Fraud Convictions, Sentences
A U.S. appeals court upheld the fraud convictions and over $452 million in restitution against Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh Balwani for defrauding investors with Theranos' faulty blood-testing technology, rejecting their appeals and confirming their prison sentences of more than 11 and nearly 13 year...
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52% Bias Score
Woman Accused of Drugging, Robbing, and Killing Online Dating Victims
A 43-year-old woman, Aurora Phelps, is accused of using dating apps to lure older men, drug them with sedatives, and steal their money; three victims died, and she faces 21 counts including kidnapping resulting in death.
Woman Accused of Drugging, Robbing, and Killing Online Dating Victims
A 43-year-old woman, Aurora Phelps, is accused of using dating apps to lure older men, drug them with sedatives, and steal their money; three victims died, and she faces 21 counts including kidnapping resulting in death.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
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24% Bias Score
DOGE's Debunked Claims Raise Concerns About Cost-Cutting Measures
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been criticized for inaccurate claims of cost savings and fraud detection, leading to concerns about its methods and the potential disruption of critical government services. The agency's actions, widely publicized by conservative media, hav...
DOGE's Debunked Claims Raise Concerns About Cost-Cutting Measures
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been criticized for inaccurate claims of cost savings and fraud detection, leading to concerns about its methods and the potential disruption of critical government services. The agency's actions, widely publicized by conservative media, hav...
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48% Bias Score
Nikola Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Founder's Fraud Conviction and Slowing EV Sales
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing slowing sales and macroeconomic factors; founder Trevor Milton was previously convicted of fraud, and the company's stock price plummeted following the announcement.
Nikola Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Founder's Fraud Conviction and Slowing EV Sales
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing slowing sales and macroeconomic factors; founder Trevor Milton was previously convicted of fraud, and the company's stock price plummeted following the announcement.
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48% Bias Score
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