WE, the People, present the following evidence of abuse, cruelty, criminality, corruption on the part of the rich and corporations to subvert America, the American economy, American government, American society:
1]. “Crypto firm Binance is fined $4 billion”. ”CEO admits not stopping money laundering.” [Lindsay Whitehurst, Gene Johnson, Fatima Hussein, Eric Tucker; Associated Press; 11/22/23]
2] “Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks”. “..millions of laborers from some of the poorest corners of Asia, many of them enduring various forms of exploitation..child labor, outright slavery and allegations of rape.” [Margie Mason, Robin Mcdoweel; Associated Press; 9/25/2020]
3]. “Amazon ends controversial tipping practice for its drivers”. “..were surprised to learn..the e-commerce giant would at times dip into their tips to cover their promised wages..”The problem most drivers have with Amazon is there is zero transparency about our wages..” [Johanna Bhuiyan; Los Angeles Times; 9/11/2019]
4] ”Panama Papers Mossack Fonseca Linked to 1,000-plus U.S. Companies”. “In 2012, a federal judge..ordered former hedge fund manager Chetan Kapur to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission $4.9 million in a suit alleging Kapur and his fund “engaged in a pattern of deceptive conduct..” {Steve Reilly, Brad Heath; USA Today; 4/16/2016]
5]. Boeing improperly influenced Max Tests”. “The 101-page report, based on a whistleblower account, alleged..the FAA and Boeing officials were attempting to create “a predetermined outcome..by coaching plots..” [Keith Laing; Bloomberg News; 12/20/2020]
6] ”Goldman allegedly giving stock tips to certain clients”. “..providing the early information only to certain clients hurts customers who aren’t given the opportunity..” [Stephen Bernard, Marcy Gordon; Associated Press; 8/25/2009]
7] ”Billions are hidden beyond reach”. “..perhaps the wealthiest American whose offshore holdings are detailed extensively, Smith agreed last year to pay a fine of $139 million and admitted to hidden funds offshore..The agreement calls for Smith to cooperate in a case against Robert T. Brockman, a Texas billionaire who backed Smith financially and has been charged with hiding $2 billion in income..” [Greg Miller, Debbie Cenziper, Peter Whoriskey; Washington Post; 10/4/2021]
8]. “Brazil court fines Cargill over child labor”. “..as indemnity for buying cocoa from farms where child labor or forced work has been identified”. [Marcello Teixeira, Anan Mano; Reuters; 9/28/2023]
9]. “Checking the Price You Pay for Corporate Food” ”It’s plain ol’ price fixing by avaricious food monopolies. Top executives even brag abiut it when talking to their bankers and stockholders. McDonald’s..recently told investors..”strategic menu price increases”..had boosted profits by 63%..Chipotle..also jacked up prices..manufacturing an 84% profit increase.” [Jim Hightower; The Progressive Populist; 6/15/2023]
10] ”UnitedHealth to pay $15.7 million in settlement”. “The government said insurer improperly denied mental health coverage”. [Jonathan Stempei; Reuters; 8/14/2021]
11]. “Report: Apple used subsidiaries to avoid $44 B in taxes” ”..in an elaborate web of offshore subsidiaries to avoid paying at least $44 billion in U.S. taxes in the past four years..three of its subsidiaries..claim to have no responsibility to pay income taxes to any country..” [Jim Puzzanghera, Chris O”Brien; los Angeles Times; 5/21/2013]i
With Justice For All 