Corporate Crime with No Accountability

I heard a good interview on DemocracyNow! this morning and I would like to share the information I digested before 7am this morning. The thing that hit me was when Russell Mokhiber compared the attention focussed on looters during Katrina, who were looting food, clothing, water, and other things -- needed for survival or not -- with those who steal millions of dollars right under our government's nose. Double standard? No doubt!

Crime without Conviction: 34 Special Deals with Major Corporations
Corporate Crime Reporter

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Crime Without Conviction: The Rise of Deferred and Non Prosecution Agreements

Corporations that commit securities and accounting fraud can now expect to get sweetheart deals from the Justice Department, and they don't face public exposure for their misdeeds. We speak with Russell Mokhiber of Corporate Crime Reporter. [includes rush transcript]

DemocracyNow!
Crime without Conviction: U.S. Makes Deals With Corporate Criminals Instead of Prosecuting