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New Sentence for Ex-Bloomberg Building Exec in NYC Bribery Scheme

Eva Fedderly

January 21, 2021

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Anthony Guzzone gets 38-month jail term for U.S. tax evasion; two former Turner execs will be sentenced in February and March.

Former SCANA CEO Pleads guilty to V.C. Summer fraud

Prosecutions

Former South Carolina Utility CEO To Plead Guilty to Nuclear Project Fraud

SCANA chief is the second top executive to face criminal charges over failed project

Scott Judy

November 25, 2020

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Kevin Marsh faces up to five years in prison and a multi-million-dollar fine.

Prosecutions

Former ComEd CEO, Lobbyist Indicted in Illinois Bribes-for-Rate-Increase Scheme

Jeff Yoders

November 19, 2020

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Prosecutors also name two other lobbyists, charging the executives with multiple counts of bribery and conspiracy; defendants' attorneys claim their clients are innocent.

Alderman Ed Burke leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago

Illinois Ethics Probe

Chicago Developer Who Recorded Officials Asking for Bribes Pleads Guilty in Unrelated Case

A new turn in an unfolding Illinois corruption investigation

Jeff Yoders

November 16, 2020

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A Chinatown developer pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to wire fraud related to a South Side condominium project.

Executives of Collapsed Genoa Bridge Operator Are Arrested in Italy

Peter Reina

November 13, 2020

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Charges center around unsafe installation of acoustic barriers that came to light during investigation into the Polcevera viaduct collapse

DC Metro Extension’s Precast Supplier Banned from Federal Contracts

Defective precast concrete panels replaced on $2.7 billion northern Virginia project

Jim Parsons

November 5, 2020

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The contractor responsible for manufacturing defective concrete panels for the Silver Line Metro extension in northern Virginia was banned from bidding federal transportation projects for three years.

NY Estimating Consultant Settles $3.1M Government Project Fraud Case

Eva Fedderly

November 3, 2020

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Vijay Associates, a federal and state subcontractor, padded hours on New York and Massachusetts transit and other projects, says U.S. Attorney in Boston.

Ohio Contractor, Former Exec Indicted For Alleged State DOT Bid Rigging

Contech Engineered Solutions and ex-VP Brent Brewbaker defend bids to NC agency

Jim Parsons

October 26, 2020

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Contech Engineered Solutions and ex-VP Brent Brewbaker face multiple federal fraud counts; both defend bids.

Roofer Charged With PPP Fraud Says Boat Buy With Loan Is Legal

Richard Korman

Scott Van Voorhis

October 14, 2020

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But experts contend that terms of the Paycheck Protection Program are clear about the intended purpose of the funds

Pandemic Ethics

What Fraud Charges Reveal About Rescue Loans and a Fast-Growing Florida Roofer

Richard Korman

Scott Van Voorhis

October 8, 2020

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How did the owner of Target Roofing & Sheet Metal allegedly use Paycheck Protection Program funds to buy a pleasure boat?

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New Sentence for Ex-Bloomberg Building Exec in NYC Bribery Scheme

Former South Carolina Utility CEO To Plead Guilty to Nuclear Project Fraud

Former ComEd CEO, Lobbyist Indicted in Illinois Bribes-for-Rate-Increase Scheme

Chicago Developer Who Recorded Officials Asking for Bribes Pleads Guilty in Unrelated Case

Executives of Collapsed Genoa Bridge Operator Are Arrested in Italy

DC Metro Extension’s Precast Supplier Banned from Federal Contracts

NY Estimating Consultant Settles $3.1M Government Project Fraud Case

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