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Ken Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Probe Into $600M Trades
By Bob Van Voris, Chris Dolmetsch and Silla BrushThe former star bond trader admitted at a court hearing that he lied to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
June 05, 2026
Barred Oregon Advisor Pleads Guilty to $1.6M Investment FraudJeffrey Thomas Higgins, who defrauded at least 14 investors, faces up to five years in prison.
June 03, 2026
Greg Lindberg, Global Bankers Founder, Gets 12-Year Prison SentenceHe also faces a $1.655 billion restitution order, a $200 million forfeiture order and more litigation.
May 28, 2026
LTC Claimant Hit by Default Judgment Talks About the CaseThe demolition firm owner said he did not understand his long-term care benefits.
May 28, 2026
Epstein Files Reveal Long-Running Ties With One Wealth ManagerPaul Morris was part of the concierge team that shepherded Epstein's wealth at two of the world's largest banks.
May 27, 2026
Schwab Advisor Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, Weapons ChargesThe charges stem from an alleged domestic violence incident, Denver County Court records show.
May 26, 2026
Tax Court Cites Life, Annuity Assets in 40% Penalty RulingThe judge found that a microcaptive arrangement was not adequately disclosed on the insured firm's tax return.
May 26, 2026
Ex-Broker Pleads Guilty to $9.5M Ponzi SchemeEdwin Emmett Lickiss Jr., 78, admitted to defrauding investors over 26 years.