In Their Own Words . . . .

In Their Own Words — Kiriakou

Posted 10/20/15

-- "All of us need to start treating whistleblowers as guardians, not traitors. And if we value what freedoms we have left, we should demand that our government do the same."

John Kiriakou, former CIA analyst and whistleblower and now an associate fellow for the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C.

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In Their Own Words — Inman

Posted 10/16/15

-- “The deck was definitely stacked against [the government] in this trial, in that the jury was only allowed to see such a narrow sliver of the evidence, and even with that sliver, the fact that they found that the overwhelming majority of claims were false is great.”

Mary Inman, a partner at Constantine Cannon, commenting on the jury’s findings in the AseraCare False Claims Act trial. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words -- NHS Whistleblower

Posted 10/15/15

-- “Taste disappears, appetite is gone. There is hair thinning and spasms in the voicebox. And all for nothing.”

NHS Whistleblower describing the effects of chemotherapy administered to patients who did not need it.

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In Their Own Words — Cummings

Posted 10/14/15

— “Republicans have been abusing millions of taxpayer dollars for the illegitimate purpose of damaging Hillary Clinton's bid for president . . . These are extremely serious whistleblower charges by one of Chairman Gowdy's own handpicked investigators."

Representative Elijah Cummings commenting on a former congressional staffer’s allegations that the investigation into the government’s handling of the Benghazi...

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In Their Own Words — Woodford

Posted 10/13/15

-- "THE PROBLEM FOR YOU IS IF YOU JUST TURN THE OTHER WAY, YOU BECOME COMPLICIT, YOU BECOME PART OF THE PROBLEM."

Michael Woodford, former president and CEO of Olympus Corporation, who blew the whistle on what he experienced as widespread company fraud. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words -- Hochul

Posted 10/12/15

-- “This country long ago developed policies designed to ensure that our wounded warriors have the ability to participate in government-funded programs, and to have their transition into the civilian economy eased to the extent possible . . . . This lawsuit . . . sends a strong message that this office will vigorously protect programs designed to aid those who have already given so much in the honorable service of...

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In Their Own Words — Emanuel

Posted 10/9/15

-- “I am saddened and disappointed to learn about the criminal activity that led to today’s indictment of Barbara Byrd-Bennett…our students, parents, teachers and principals deserve better.”

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel commenting on the bribery scandal involving the former head of Chicago Public Schools. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words -- Ceresney

Posted 10/8/15

-- “Full transparency of fees and conflicts of interest is critical in the private equity industry and we will continue taking action against advisers that do not adequately disclose their fees and expenses, as Blackstone did here.”

Andrew J. Ceresney, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — New York Billboards

Posted 10/7/15

-- "If You See Something, Do Something."

The catchphrase to be used on billboards around New York City's Financial District and on leaflets to be passed out in front of major banks as part of a newly announced Wall Street whistleblower campaign. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Carr

Posted 10/6/15

-- “The department several years ago handled more cases based on self-reporting by companies, and as a result of that we saw more resolutions, but smaller cases. We are currently focusing on bigger, higher impact cases, including those against culpable individuals, both in the U.S. and abroad.”

Department of Justice spokesman Peter Carr discussing the agency’s new focus in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases.

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In Their Own Words — Kiriakou

-- "All of us need to start treating whistleblowers as guardians, not traitors. And if we value what freedoms we have left, we should demand that our government do the same."

In Their Own Words — Inman

-- “The deck was definitely stacked against [the government] in this trial, in that the jury was only allowed to see such a narrow sliver of the evidence, and even with that sliver, the fact that they found that the overwhelming majority of claims were false is great.”

In Their Own Words -- NHS Whistleblower

-- “Taste disappears, appetite is gone. There is hair thinning and spasms in the voicebox. And all for nothing.”

In Their Own Words — Cummings

— “Republicans have been abusing millions of taxpayer dollars for the illegitimate purpose of damaging Hillary Clinton's bid for president . . . These are extremely serious whistleblower charges by one of Chairman Gowdy's own handpicked investigators."

In Their Own Words — Woodford

-- "THE PROBLEM FOR YOU IS IF YOU JUST TURN THE OTHER WAY, YOU BECOME COMPLICIT, YOU BECOME PART OF THE PROBLEM."

In Their Own Words -- Hochul

In Their Own Words — Emanuel

-- “I am saddened and disappointed to learn about the criminal activity that led to today’s indictment of Barbara Byrd-Bennett…our students, parents, teachers and principals deserve better.”

In Their Own Words -- Ceresney

-- “Full transparency of fees and conflicts of interest is critical in the private equity industry and we will continue taking action against advisers that do not adequately disclose their fees and expenses, as Blackstone did here.”

In Their Own Words — New York Billboards

-- "If You See Something, Do Something."

In Their Own Words — Carr

-- “The department several years ago handled more cases based on self-reporting by companies, and as a result of that we saw more resolutions, but smaller cases. We are currently focusing on bigger, higher impact cases, including those against culpable individuals, both in the U.S. and abroad.”

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