President Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of *Chrisley Knows Best*, for their 2022 convictions of fraud and tax evasion. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, claims Trump cited their unfair treatment and stated they didn’t “look like terrorists,” despite no terrorism charges ever being filed. The pardon follows a string of similar pardons issued by Trump for other white-collar criminals. The White House maintains the pardons were granted to deserving individuals who faced overly harsh sentences.
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Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to defrauding donors to the “We Build the Wall” campaign, avoiding jail time under a plea deal. The agreement resolves state-level charges related to misappropriation of funds intended for border wall construction. Bannon, a former Trump strategist, will face restrictions on fundraising and charitable activities for three years. This plea comes after a federal pardon from President Trump and follows the convictions of other individuals involved in the project.
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Former Facebook and Nike diversity manager gets 5 years in prison for $5 million fraud. Let’s dissect this shocking headline that has taken over the news cycle. It’s quite a perplexing story, isn’t it? How on earth did this individual manage to land a high-profile job at Nike after being terminated from Facebook for committing fraud worth millions of dollars? It seems like a tale straight out of a movie, with twists and turns that leave you questioning the integrity of corporate hiring practices.
The fact that she was able to continue her fraudulent activities at another major company raises many red flags about the thoroughness of background checks and screening processes in the corporate world.… Continue reading
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