FBI probes widespread fraud on Chicago exchanges
FBI and Justice Department widen inquiry into trading abuses at the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. About 100 traders implicated in allegedly rigging orders and deceiving customers, with possible racketeering charges and indictments anticipated soon. Thornburgh pledges a beefed up operation to restore consumer confidence and ensure market integrity.
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At Least 22 Killed in Los Angeles Gang Violence
In a weekend of突 violence in the Los Angeles area, at least 22 people were killed and eight more wounded as Crips and Bloods gang members spread across Pomona and nearby streets. Police and coroner reports indicate multiple shootings beginning Saturday night, with a car chase ending in a crash and gunmen fleeing on foot, leaving at least two AK-47 rifles abandoned. Guadalupe Garcia, 19, was among the dead, with Charles Thomas, 30, identified as another victim. The violence marks an ongoing gang war in the region.
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March for life marks abortion ruling anniversary in St Louis
About 200 people marched in St. Louis on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States.
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Lawyer faces firing over MCA probe case in LA
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marvin Rudnick, who led the tax evasion conviction of Salvatore Pisello, is being considered for dismissal after his crackdown on MCA Records. His supervisor urged removal with apparent U.S. Attorney approval, signaling a clash over an MCA related probe and raising questions about political pressure. The case ties MCA to former President Reagan era agent Lew Wasserman and influential board members.
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Anti Klan protest outside Atlanta jail prompts charges scrutiny
Eight anti KKK demonstrators rallied outside Atlanta’s Pre trial Detention Center protesting the jailing of activists linked to a melee during a white supremacist march. Diane Mathiowetz said the jailed should be released and charges dropped while authorities reported 13 injuries and numerous arrests amid clashes between counterprotesters and police.
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