Bharara fighting corruption... in the UN

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bharara fighting corruption... in the UN

Posted: 10/6/2015 4:15:53 PM EDT

Headline:
Ex-UN General Assembly leader accused of pocketing $500,000 in bribes

"We will continue to do everything we can to root out public corruption -- whether we find it in a city council, in Albany, or as here, in the United Nations," Bharara said.

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U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara repeatedly noted that it was early in the investigation and told reporters that as it proceeds: "We will be asking: Is bribery business as usual at the U.N.?"

He added: "I wouldn't be surprised if we see other people charged."

The prosecutor said Ashe "converted the United Nations into a platform for profit" when bribery opportunities were dangled before him by Chinese billionaire Ng Lap Seng, 67, and others.

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http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/10/06/us-investigating-alleged-united-nations-bribery-scheme/?intcmp=hpbt1

Shows pretty clearly that Bharara is going to finish the job on any and everybody... Is there anything that stands in Bharara's way of being a one man wrecking ball? I like his enthusiasm but would love to see the princess doing the perp walk sooner rather than later. Any chance Andy had his hands in someones pocket at the UN?

Posted: 10/6/2015 10:19:33 PM EDT

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What oversight does he have over the UN? Aren't they a sovereign entity? Besides, corruption is pretty much standard practice in most of the world. It is a rarity for a public official to not be on the take in this world.

Posted: 10/9/2015 10:44:14 AM EDT

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When it came to Bharara’s jurisdiction and its broad reach, the prosecutor said his office has long thought globally.

“Somebody once made the mistake of asking me, ‘What again is your jurisdiction exactly?’” Bharara said. “And I said, ‘Are you familiar with Earth?’”

He continued: “Long before I got there, we have a long tradition in the Southern District of thinking of the global reach that we have, because we do have a good amount of resources — not unlimited resources, but a good amount.”

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http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2015/10/08/bharara-says-its-his-obligation-to-discuss-public-corruption/

One. Man. Wrecking. Ball.

This just in, Bhararas office's new logo:

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bharara fighting corruption... in the UN

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