Whistleblower News From The Inside -- December 27, 2016

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

WHISTLEBLOWER NEWS FROM THE INSIDE

Benjamin Netanyahu faces criminal investigation over fraud and bribery claims — “Israeli Prime Minister alleged to have accepted €1 million from convicted French fraudster but denies any wrongdoing.”  Independent

Teva ranks fourth on Top Ten foreign bribery list — “Teva Pharmaceutical’s $519 million resolution Thursday landed fourth on our list of the ten biggest FCPA cases of all time.”  FCPA Blog

George Karl now trying to be whistleblower on NBA doping use — “Why do so many NBA players take offseason trips to Germany?  According to passage from his upcoming book (H/T Bleacher Report), former coach George Karl believes that they’re doping.”  Sportsnaut 

Seller-financed deals putting poor people in lead-tainted homes — “These investors, however, often put no money toward renovation, or for fixing lead paint problems.  The low-income buyers and renters are forced to make all repairs.  . . .  As a result, seller-financed housing contracts have aggravated a persistent problem of lead poisoning among young children in this country.”  NYT

New UN Secretary General commits to culture of accountability — In his initial speech as the new Secretary General, Antonio Guterres turned his attention to UN management reform and spoke of a culture of accountability, including effective protection for whistleblowers.  GAP