Whistleblower News From The Inside — September 14, 2016
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Fraud trial of former A.I.G. chief begins after 11-year delay – The accounting fraud trial of Maurice Greenberg finally commenced yesterday. New York Times
Children sue Michigan over deficient schools – Seven students have filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court claiming a violation of their constitutional rights based on allegations that the Detroit school system is allowing high rates of illiteracy. Reuters
“Snowden,” now a feature length movie – Read CNN’s review of the new Oliver Stone film about the whistleblower. CNN
Regions Bank settles False Claims Act case for $52.4 million – The Alabama-based bank was accused of originating and underwriting HUD and FHA mortgage loans that failed to meet federal requirements. Corporate Crime Reporter
Ten people sentenced in real estate bid-rigging scheme – Prison terms and over $6 million in fines and restitution were handed to the men for conspiring to rig bids on real estate foreclosures in Eastern California. DOJ