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What was Martha's Crime? (Insider Report).
"Martha Stewart is being prosecuted not for who she is, but because of what she did," insisted federal prosecutor James B. Comey, unveiling the federal indictment against the high-profile entrepreneur. Stewart is accused of securities fraud for supposedly conducting an illegal stock trade -- selling off 4,000 shares of ImClone Systems stock based on insider information. She and her stockbroker are also accused of obstructing justice by destroying evidence of the transaction.
Stewart denies the allegations. "I simply returned a call from my stockbroker," she declared in a statement following the indictment. "Based in large part on discussions with my broker about price, I authorized a sale of my remaining [ImClone] shares.... The government's attempt to criminalize these actions makes no sense to me."
Legal analysts are more candid in describing the Stewart case as an attempt to send a message. "The deterrent effect is immeasurable," notes former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyer Christopher Bebel. "Even if the government puts a thousand hours into building this case against Martha Stewart, the ...
- Libertarian Harry Browne Promises to End Income Tax
- Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition July 9, 1996 700+ words
...Libertarian Party presidential nominee Harry Browne says he will make a trade with the American...already is on the ballot in 33 states. Harry Browne was nominated by the Libertarian Party...breakthrough year for the Libertarian Party. HARRY BROWNE, Libertarian Party Presidential ...
- Harry Browne's is one name you'll want to remember.(M)(Washington...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Haring, Scott J. January 3, 2002 700+ words
...Owner Rusty Romo and his staff have made Harry Browne's one of the best gourmet dining secrets...entering the street-level floor of Harry Browne's, the main dining area boasts an...cruise ship Normandie set the mood. Harry Browne's has a cellar full of fine vintages...
- Free-Market News Network Names Harry Browne Senior Political Analyst.
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 3, 2004 700+ words
...today announced the appointment of Harry Browne as its Senior Political Analyst and...members. "We are pleased and proud that Harry Browne has recognized the groundbreaking nature...related and general-interest topics. Harry Browne is one of the most successful investment...
- Libertarian Best-Selling Author Dies: Harry Browne Authored Eleven Books.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 2, 2006 700+ words
...WASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Browne, best-selling author and two-time...friend and associate, who guest-hosted Harry Browne's radio show during his illness...interviews about the life and legacy of Harry Browne. CONTACT: Jim Babka, President of...
- Lorilei Communications, Inc., Begins Media Placement for Harry Browne,...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 11, 2000 700+ words
...today that it will immediately begin media placement for Harry Browne, the Libertarian Party candidate for President of the United...at wholesale rates." Perry Willis, Campaign Director of Harry Browne 2000, added, "We are very excited about working with The...
- Harry Browne, the Libertarian Party candidate for president in 1996 and 2000,...
- Magazine article from: National Review March 27, 2006 700+ words
Harry Browne, the Libertarian Party candidate for president in 1996 and 2000, has died at the age of 72. In his earlier life he made a reputation...
- LIBERTARIAN PARTY HARRY BROWNE Candidate for president
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe October 29, 1996 700+ words
...on the Massachusetts ballot. All biographical information has been supplied by the campaign offices of the candidates. Harry Browne is an investment adviser, public speaker and author. His first of nine books, "How You Can Profit from the Coming Devaluation...
- For Libertarian candidate Harry Browne, less is better.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Labbe, J.R. September 1, 2000 700+ words
Harry Browne doesn't have a double-wide's chance in a F-5 tornado of making it into the White House in January, but that doesn't...
Source: HighBeam Research, What was Martha's Crime? (Insider Report).