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Macron seeks to curb violent 'gilets jaunes' protests with tax cuts and concessions
French President Emmanuel Macron will scrap several proposed tax reforms following a series of violent protests across the country
In a televised mea culpa, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged protestors' anger was "deep and in many ways legitimate"
Featured | Government policy
Author: Sophie Perryer
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a catalogue of emergency measures – including a rise in minimum wage and the scrapping of additional tax for pensioners – in an attempt to quell the violent protests that have raged across the country for the past two weeks.
In a televised mea culpa on December 10, Macron acknowledged that the protestors' anger was "deep and in many ways legitimate". The French president pledged to "respond to the economic and social urgency with strong measures, by cutting taxes more rapidly, by keeping… spending under control, but not with U-turns".
In response to the civil unrest, Macron has promised to increase the minimum wage by €100 ($114) per month, starting in January. Taxes on overtime pay will also be abolished, while a tax hike planned for pensioners will be scrapped.
In response to the civil unrest, Macron has promised to increase the minimum wage by €100 ($114) per month, starting in January
However, the defiant president refused to reinstate the controversial wealth tax that once applied to anyone with assets over €1.3m ($1.5m). The tax was replaced in January 2018 by a levy that solely applies to property. Macron, a former banker, has been dubbed the "president of the rich" by critics due to his pro-business and pro-wealth policies.
The emergency measures to appease protestors will cost between €8bn ($9.1bn) and €10bn ($11.4bn), according to Olivier Dussopt, a junior minister who oversees public accounts. Dussopt told BFM TV: "We are in the process of fine-tuning and seeing how to finance [the measures]."
Demonstrations by a protest group, dubbed the 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests), turned violent on the first weekend of December, when the grassroots revolt against a rise in fuel tax was quickly hijacked by fringe dissidents determined to cause havoc across the nation.
In the latest round of demonstrations, shops and buildings were burned, smashed and looted, cars were set on fire, and police used water cannons and tear gas to restrain protestors. Across the country, 1,723 people were arrested, 1,220 of whom remained in custody overnight. As many as four people are thought to have died since the revolts began.
In his speech, Macron openly condemned the violence, stating that "no anger justifies attacking a gendarme or a police officer". The French president also acknowledged the long-running nature of many of the protestors concerns: "These are 40 years of malaise that have come to the surface. Without doubt we haven't been able to provide a response that was strong or quick enough."
In an interview on the RTL radio station, France's finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, warned that fallout from the protests could cause GDP to fall 0.1 percent in Q4 2018, leading to "fewer jobs" and "less prosperity for the whole country". He added: "What is important now is to put an end to the crisis and find peace and unity in the country again."
While street uprisings have been a fairly consistent feature of French life since the May 1968 protests, which effectively shut down the government, the level of violence seen during this round has shocked citizens and politicians across the nation. The introduction of emergency measures signifies that Macron is treading a fine line between appeasing protestors and protecting citizens, while also remaining committed to his campaign promises.
The real test will come on December 15, when the president, and indeed the country, will find out whether he has done enough to prevent a fifth weekend of anti-government demonstrations.
Deutsche Bank reports suspicious tax transactions to German authorities
Credit Suisse reveals $1.5bn share buyback for 2019
Striking a sour note: why the CFA franc's days as legal tender could be spent
Crédit Mutuel continues tackling the issues facing the French economic and social landscape
France struggles with Fiat fallout
Violence in France is the latest setback for Macron's reform agenda
Crédit Mutuel ensures new technology works to the benefit of its customers
Macron and Merkel propose eurozone budget
Macron pledges €700m to solar energy projects
US lawmakers strike deal on tax cuts
Trump slashes corporation tax in reform plan
Macron lays out hopes for a closer EU


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Questions concerning Greek (New Testament or older) either in relation to Latin or in itself. New Testament Greek questions should focus on language, not exegesis.
Where did the Greek sibilant letters come from?
Was η called "eta" or "heta"?
Is rough vs smooth breathing predictable?
How were names ending in -ιον used in Greek?
What is the etymology of the suffix -aster, -astri?
What dialect are the Antikythera Mechanism inscriptions in?
How are "Arsaces" and "Gotarzes" declined, and why?
When were different agent noun endings used in Ancient Greek?
Is "history" a male-biased word ("his+story")?
Why the placement of the verse break between John 7:21-22?
What's the origin of this word?Is it indo-european?
How many Greek letters are there?
Are vestiges or influence of the instrumental case in any way identifiable in Latin and Greek?
Do we know how Greek dialects sounded?
When did σχ become [ʃ]?
ἤ = vel or ἤ = aut?
LSJ says ἤ is a "disjunctive or", but does it correspond Latin's vel ("inclusive disjunction") or aut ("exclusive cunjunction")?
παντοκράτωρ - a matter of power or authority?
(Greek) what's a "γε causal"?
How long was the privative alpha?
What would this pun mean?
How did the "injunctive" work?
How was the "elliptical dual" used?
What declension are θορυβος and κοσμος?
Where does the word "thlypis"/θλυπις come from?
When and how was "bombax!" used?
What was the sibilant in θάλασσα?


If you are vegetarian but onion n garlic you can eat than please do try this recipe.
It is a very very easy recipe for making veg shami kebabs.
1- In a non stick pan fry red onions, 6 medium green chillies, salt, green cardamom powder, cloves powder, cinnamon powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder very well on low heat till onions turn light gold brown.
2- Close the heat and add grated garlic and ginger to this mix.
3- Grind this into fine thin paste. Add little water if required.
4- Now add paneer and chana dal to it. Mix well and grind to finest paste.
5- Now keep the pot in fridge for 4-6 hours.
6- Take it out and make balls of this mixture and in between keep little pinch of chopped mint and green chillies. Close the ball.
7- Lightly flatten the ball to the maximum.
8- Make a thin paste of corn flour n water.
9- Dip the balls into it and deep fry in to heated oil.
10- Serve hot with rumali roti.
2 Ingredients BOTOX therapy from your kitchen!


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Øystein Kristiansen (born 29 April 1975) is a Norwegian orienteering competitor and World champion. He won a gold medal both in the 2004 and the 2005 World Orienteering Championships with the Norwegian Relay team. He received an individual bronze medal in the middle distance at the 2003 World Orienteering Championships.

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1975 births
Living people
Norwegian orienteers
Male orienteers
Foot orienteers
World Orienteering Championships medalists
20th-century Norwegian people
21st-century Norwegian people

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Inside the System
Don't send in the cavalry
A HOUSEHOLD Cavalry trooper who shot a cyclist 'because he was bored' escaped jail in December. Adam Everett, one of the queen's guards, fired an airgun from Knightsbridge barracks. This sparked a terrorist alert. He hit cyclist Rajko Novakovic in the arm.
A HOUSEHOLD Cavalry trooper who shot a cyclist 'because he was bored' escaped jail in December. Adam Everett, one of the queen's guards, fired an airgun from Knightsbridge barracks. This sparked a terrorist alert. He hit cyclist Rajko Novakovic in the arm.
Everett was found hiding in a locker. Horseferry Road magistrates decided not to impose a jail sentence after hearing that Everett was an 'admirable' soldier. Court chairman John Magnall said, 'It was an incredibly foolish thing to do. But you are clearly a soldier going somewhere. 'We don't want to interfere with that by jailing you.'
Everett admitted grievous bodily harm. He was given 100 hours community service and told to pay £500 compensation. The army has yet to decide on his punishment.
Healthy protest
GROUP PROTESTS, or collective action, may have health benefits for participants, according to research. The study is by Dr John Drury, a lecturer in social psychology at the University of Sussex.
He suggests that group protesting and demonstrating is good for people's health by encouraging a sense of empowerment, mutual support and unity. 'Many published activist accounts refer to feelings of encouragement and confidence emerging from experiences of collective action,' said Dr Drury. 'At raves and other events people have a sense of community-but with protest, people have the addition of a sense of changing the world.'
Thanks to Andrea Butcher for this story.
DURING a meeting of Labour's National Executive Committee, the members were asked which retailer best fitted the party's image. Several came up with the Co-op or Oxfam. A more popular suggestion was Ikea. What could possibly link this store-where goods look fine at first but become disappointing, and where there are always traffic jams-with Blair's Britain?
The party leadership's answer was Marks & Spencer. This of course is a once-popular brand that was totally remodelled and turned out to be a complete disaster.
WORKERS at Tesco may still be recovering from the generosity of their bosses at Christmas. The workers got a voucher for double Tesco Clubcard points on a single shopping load of up to £100.
You get one point, worth a penny, for every £1 you spend. So the Xmas gift is worth an additional £1. The vouchers from Tesco read, 'A little extra thank you.'
Inside the cistern
'THERE ARE too many graduates and not enough plumbers and electricians,' complained the bosses' Institute of Directors last year. Chancellor Gordon Brown apparently echoed similar sentiments when he found it hard to find someone to instantly replace his TV satellite dish (at a 'prudent' price).
But the lack of plumbers is not because all young people are now doing media studies degrees. It is the result of the capitalist economic policies pushed by the Institute of Directors and Gordon Brown. During the last big recession firms simply stopped training new plumbers. Roger Burgon, chief executive of the British Plumbing Employers Council, says,
'Work was not as plentiful. Lots of businesses stopped training because to take on a traditional apprentice is a long-term commitment. We were aware that as soon as work became plentiful again there would be a problem.'
Out so soon?
TWO STEPHEN Lawrence murder suspects jailed for racially abusing a policeman are to be freed much earlier than usual. Gangster's son David Norris, and Neil Acourt, are likely to be released in February after serving seven months.
But they qualify for early release because 'they have kept their noses clean', a Home Office source told the London Evening Standard.
THE EFFECT of a vote three years ago by the education authority in Kansas in the US to teach creationism as a 'credible' theory in schools is being felt. The state's 'Just Because' science course emphasises uncertainty and how human knowledge is often wrong.
A science textbook discusses the Grand Canyon without mentioning how old it might be or how it may have been formed. Instead children are required to remember the order of rock formation names, and their colour, from top to bottom, the state the canyon is in and the number of restaurants on the South Rim.
Physics textbooks have removed all mention of optics. This is because some churches believe that since the first rainbow was seen by Noah after the flood, the refraction of light has not always existed. Such teaching will become more fashionable if New Labour's plans for more 'faith schools' are implemented.
Poor reception
THE SQUAD which chases people without TV licences wastes huge amounts of money. The public accounts committee said recently that 80 percent of its 3.5 million visits in 2001 resulted in nobody answering the door.
Often this was because there was actually no door-657,000 properties visited were under construction, vacant or non-existent. The BBC awarded a ten-year contract to Capita Business Services to collect and enforce the licence fee last July.
People too poor to buy a licence get sent to jail if they do not pay the fine-22 were jailed last year. The private firms that cost millions get away scot-free.
Things they say
'AN ELECTION has been stolen and people are being starved. Our team plans to go and play as though all is normal. I think they should not go.'
Government Minister Clare Short calls on the England cricket team to boycott its games against Zimbabwe because of president Mugabe's policies
'ZIMBABWE IS the most sophisticated economy in the region outside South Africa. New opportunities have been created by the government's decision to adopt an increasingly open market policy.'
government agency Trade Partners UK which promotes business relationships with other countries
'IF the government thinks it's wrong for England to have sporting ties with Zimbabwe, Mr Blair should stop teams going there. Why put the onus on the players?'
Former England captain MIKE GATTING. Gatting led cricketers to play against apartheid South Africa in 1989
'IT'S BUSINESS as usual.'
BARCLAYS BANK on its 39 branches in Zimbabwe
'WHAT I breathed in at Ground Zero has implications for my health. No one is studying me, yet I'm studying the dogs.'
DR CYNTHIA OTTO, who tested for signs of cancer in 131 dogs who were part of rescue teams at the World Trade Centre. George Bush has just vetoed a bill which recommended monitoring the 35,000 human rescue workers
'HE CLIMBED nine unconquered peaks in Tajikistan and wanted to call one Pik Thatcher because it was near one called Pik Communism.'
JULIAN AVERY, on his son, former chartered accountant and so called explorer Tom
Not just a bloke thing
All you need for Christmas
It's anything but the truth
Judge calls Carlo's killing 'legitimate'
Shining a light on the inner workings of the system
Lies to help prepare for war
The US defence department announced last week that a satellite positioning device had been found in an Afghan cave. They said the equipment was lost in Somalia in 1993. The discovery, they proclaimed, was concrete evidence at last that Bin Laden's Al Qaida network was behind the deaths of 18 US soldiers in the disastrous raid on Mogadishu.
Now stick an ASBO on Labour in Hartlepool
CRIME BECAME a key issue in the Hartlepool by-election in an unexpected way last week.

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Continuing Monday / 10:00pm CNBC US 45 min.
The program focuses on the stories behind some of the biggest corporate and white collar crimes in the United States such as WorldCom, HealthSouth and Tyco. In addition, stories about more common crimes such as insurance fraud, murder, embezzlement, art theft, Ponzi schemes, credit card fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, identity theft, and medical fraud are also featured. Other topics have included the story behind the famous Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. American Greed is narrated by veteran actor Stacey Keach.
Episode 10 13x10
Episode 9 13x09
Diagnosis: Temptress Health Scam 13x08
Entrepreneur Keisha Williams is really a high-rolling shopaholic with a taste for strip clubs and exotic travel; she takes investors for millions of dollars with a can't miss bid to secure a medical money-making technology that never materializes.
The Fake Prince's Royal Scam 13x07
An outlandish con artist poses as a Saudi royal to cheat investors out of millions by promising them access to Arabian oil stock; from his penthouse on Fisher Island, phony sultan Khalid Bin Al-Saud lures victims with dreams of untold riches.
The House Flipping Reality Star Fraudster 13x06
Trash-talking reality star Scott Menaged ("Property Wars") buys up hundreds of foreclosures in Phoenix, then his money lender discovers that Menaged is a fraud, and the consequences are deadly.
Black Market Dirty Gold 13x05
Three Miami salesmen import billions of dollars worth of the precious metal from South America then later learn the gold has connections to drug cartels and organized crime.
Prophets of Greed 13x04
Leaders of a polygamous religious sect demand perfect obedience from followers, luring them into welfare fraud and stealing more than $2 million from American tax payers.
Paul Manafort 13x03
From luxury properties to an ostrich coat, the hard charging political insider uses his power and influence to fuel a multimillion-dollar mortgage and tax fraud.
The Fyre Festival 13x02
Disgraced Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland uses fraud to launch his brand and a luxury music festival in the Bahamas.
The College Admissions Scandal 13x01
College admissions coach Rick Singer accepts money from parents to have their kids admitted to elite colleges.
From Bouncer to Millionaire Fraudster 12x20
Bars, strip clubs and nightlife venues shell out millions to an insurance company founded by a former bouncer; however, federal agents say the company isn't what it appears to be, and they make stunning discoveries, including a $25,000 sniper rifle.
Baby-Faced Drug Lords 12x19
Florida teenagers cash in on the opioid crisis, then they expand their operation, jeopardizing their lives of sex, drugs and money.
Scams on Film; God and Gold 12x18
Fraudster John Rogers builds one of the most impressive photo archives in the world until his partner rats him out; while Larry Bates preaches about salvation through precious metals, his clients wind up investing in "fool's gold."
Something's Fishy: The Codfather 12x17
Carlos Rafael makes millions as the owner of one of the largest commercial fishing businesses on the East Coast but his big mouth gets him hooked in an undercover IRS sting with agents posing as Russian mobsters.
Just a Dollar and a Scheme; Lousy Landlord 12x16
An Iowa man rigs a $16.5 million lottery jackpot, triggering the biggest lottery scam in American history; notorious New York City landlord Steven Croman finds a new home in jail.
An Ungodly Scammer 12x15
Self-proclaimed teen millionaire Ephren Taylor preaches his "safe" investments at church seminars and on the internet, fleecing victims out of millions and pumping cash into flashy living and his wife's hip-hop career.
Online Dating Trap 12x14
Daylon Pierce is a ladies' man who claims to be a licensed stockbroker, wooing unsuspecting women through Internet dating sites. But when they hand over millions of dollars to this "investment expert," he robs them blind, parties his way through their money and breaks their hearts.
The Fake Housewife of Orange County 12x13
In sunny Laguna Beach, social climber Elizabeth Mulder finances her plastic surgery, Arabian horses, and ocean view real estate worth millions by swindling her best friends.
Artistic License to Steal 12x12
A wannabe art dealer sells fake works by American masters of Abstract Expressionism in an $80 million scam, fooling rich collectors and pocketing millions
Operation Crook, Line and Stinker 12x11
A crooked New York police officer cashes in as a high-tech burglary crew terrorizes homeowners and business owners.
Florida Rehab Gone Wild 12x10
Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities, stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs.
Billion Dollar Fraud Goes Viral 12x09
Carlos Wanzeler and James Merrill promise enormous returns on a "work from home" plot selling phone service, and entice nearly one million people in a $1.7 billion Internet scam.
Dangerous Luxury 12x08
Vitaly Borker scores $18 million selling designer knock-off eyewear as genuine from his website in Brooklyn, N.Y.; when customers complain, they are threatened with violence, even murder.
Blood Relatives; End of Life Scam 12x07
A thieving shopaholic son murders his family to cash in on the family's wealth; a Chicago health facility owner uses an inflated billing scheme in a $20 million rip off.
Conn's Job 12x06
Superstar disability lawyer Eric C. Conn offers guaranteed client wins by cheating, scoring a massive Social Security fraud, then vanishes.
Stolen Valor Scam 12x05
Purple Heart veteran Darryl Wright claims he suffers debilitating PTSD from his service in Iraq, but his story is an elaborate scam that allows him to live large without working, and collect valuable resources that could help veterans who truly need help.
The Polka King Con 12x04
When Jan Lewan's finances hit a sour note, he uses his flashy showmanship to rip off his loyal and adoring fans with false promises of large returns on investments with him.
Murderous Plot Meets Reality TV 12x03
When a sexy Florida former escort plots to take her husband's money and his life, her lover tips off the police and her deadly plan gets caught on tape.
Deadly Opioids, Dirty Doctors 12x02
Two doctors illegally prescribe opioids while destroying lives and pocketing millions.
The Most Hated Man in America? 12x01
Businessman Martin Shkreli raises the price of a life-saving drug 5,000 percent, but it's his shady accounting and Internet trolling that lands the "Pharma Bro" in hot water.
Top Gun Of Fraud 11x20
A man burns through $52 million from a trust he was hired to protect, buying helicopters, fighter jets, rocket launchers, and a fleet of WWII bombers to feed his fantasy of running "black ops" for the CIA.
Lesson In Greed/Soldier Scam 11x19
A school supply vendor steals millions from Detroit public schools by enlisting shady school officials; heartless crooks use photos of real military men to lure women into sending them love and money.
Fraud Collectors 11x18
Sports memorabilia titan Bill Mastro rigs his auctions to scam both those who buy from him and consign to him.
Neighborhood Inferno 11x17
Scammers blow up a house for insurance money, but end up engulfing dozens of homes in flames and killing a young couple.
Wine, Women and Fraud 11x16
A man steals millions from rich wine clients, and spends the money on fast cars and faster hookups, until he himself falls prey to a scheme.
Red Carpet Rip-Off 11x15
Musician Donald "Ski" Johnson uses his Jazz for Life foundation to make empty promises that leaves generous donors feeling scammed when his bogus trips to the Grammy Awards turn into red carpet nightmares.
Art Schlichter: All-American fraud 11x14
Former football star Art Schlichter cons friends and acquaintances to feed his gambling addiction
Deadly Black Gold Riches 11x13
A man schemes to strike it rich in the North Dakota oil fields and he lets no one get in his way.
A Glamorous Showbiz Lie 11x12
A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image.
From Peanuts to Sick Millions 11x11
A CEO knowingly ships peanut products tainted with salmonella, killing nine and sickening thousands.
Junk In A Box; Been Caught Stealing 11x10
Cancer charities that raise millions but gives only three percent to patients and families; a family brings in millions shoplifting in a nationwide crime spree caught on camera.
Recipe for Murder 11x09
A successful businesswoman is targeted by a serial grifter who poisons her for money.
Rumeal Robinson 11x08
A former champion basketball player's schemes land him in prison and his mother kicked out of her home.
Making a Killing 11x07
A motivational speaker murders to get cash for his wild scams; a Los Angeles pain clinic doctor makes millions writing illegal pain prescriptions.
Sticky Fingers, Life in the Fraud Lane 11x06
A famous Texas fruitcake bakery's accountant conducts a check writing scam; a self-proclaimed financial wiz rips off investors while he funds a professional race team with money stolen from his church.
Clean Teeth, Dirty Money/Comic Book Murder 11x05
A sex trafficking ring, comprised of violent pimps who exploit women, enlists a Chicago dentist to launder their money; a plot to steal a valuable comic book collection ends in murder.
Billionaires Boys Bust 11x04
Flashy former cop John Bravata is a corrupt real estate dealer who uses his company to steal $50 million from middle-class investors.
Badge of Dishonor 11x03
Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz's shooting death in the woods in Fox Lake, IL, sparks a massive manhunt to find his killers.
The Real 'War Dogs' 11x02
Miami party boys turned arms dealers bid on government contracts worth millions to fight the war on terror.
Deadly Gold Digger 11x01
Sexy femme fatale Nanette Johnston Packard has a way of getting men to do what she wants.
Silk Road / Digital Drug Dealers 10x20
Federal agents seek to unmask the anonymous mastermind of the world's largest online and underground drug bazaar, despite potential corruption in their own ranks.
Family Fortune Feud 10x19
A once $100 million publishing fortune creates tension between mother and son when he's accused of squandering millions on sex, diamonds, and fraud.
Diagnosis: Blood Money / Chicago Jailbreak 10x18
A Michigan doctor treats cancer-free patients with poisonous chemotherapy while taking millions in payment; two Chicago-area bank robbers repel 17 stories to escape the Metropolitan Correctional Center.
Seattle Roasted / The Stealing Socialite 10x17
Darren Berg of Seattle scams several investors, procuring himself two yachts, a private jet and a lakeside mansion; New York socialite Dina Wein Reis executes a grey market selling scam.
Hack Me If You Can / Goodfella Gone Bad 10x16
A 28-year-old hacker named Daniel Rigmaiden allegedly steals millions of dollars from the U.S. government; a wise-guy wannabe in witness protection creates a mortgage fraud scam.
Medical Gloves With Holes 10x15
A fraudster in California promises to build a medical glove factory in the U.S. and steals millions of dollars from investors.
The Phantom Fraudster Of Broadway 10x14
The Broadway premiere of "Rebecca" implodes thanks to New York stockbroker Mark Hotton, who allegedly swindles millions of dollars from investors.
The Bad Neighbors 10x13
A neighborhood ice cream parlor in West Roxbury, Mass., lands the Palladino family in a major case of fraud.
Jamaican Lottery Scam 10x12
U.S. law enforcement teams up with Jamaican authorities to stop criminals using call centers in Jamaica to flood the U.S. with lies about lottery millions won by unsuspecting victims.
Pain Killer Profits 10x11
A painkiller business in Florida turns twin brothers into millionaires.
Jersey Car Stealer Dealer / Facebook Face-Off 10x10
(1) A luxury car salesman faces accusations of pocketing car loans and selling cars he doesn't own. (2) A man faces mail and wire fraud charges related to claims that he owned a percentage of Facebook.
Six Feet Plunder 10x09
Doug Cassity sells fake prearranged funeral contracts, amounting to $500 million, with the help of sexy saleswomen.
Capturing The Fugitives 10x08
Criminals featured on the show are apprehended by law enforcement with the help of vigilant viewers.
Sick Profits / Hollywood Swinging 10x07
(1) In Brooklyn, a mother and son score $50 million in the Bay Medical Clinic scam that kicks back big bucks to patients. (2) A new studio called Gigapix collects millions from would-be movie producers but it's all a fraud.
The Bar Girls Trap 10x06
Beautiful women with looks that kill are controlled by Russian gangsters to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of their money and jewelry. It's a super expensive hangover.
Psychic Fiend's Network 10x05
A wealthy timber baron is rolled by a phony psychic for $15 million while her daughter pretends to be in love with him.
Vanity and Greed: Deadly Beauty 10x04
"Nurse" Tracy Lynn Garner gives illegal silicone injections to enhance clients' curves. When one patient dies, she's charged with murder.
A Mother's Costly Revenge 10x03
When fraudster Paul Kruse propositions his assistant's teenage daughter, the angry mom gets him behind bars
The Surfer Slayer? 10x02
Jason Derek Brown looks like a wealthy mellow surfer dude, but he's allegedly a stone-cold killer who shoots a security guard five times in the head to steal $56,000 in cash. Authorities say Brown robs an armored car guard to fuel his corrupt playboy lifestyle. This serial con artist leads the FBI on a heart-pumping chase over several western states, and lands on the FBI's Most Wanted list.
Ray Nagin - New Orleans Shakedown 10x01
Disgraced former mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina to pocket bribes and live large.
The Sky's the Limit 9x16
Ross Mandell's company Sky Capital has hundreds of employees and investors and he's living like a king. It's a huge coup for Mandell who was once known as the Bad Boy of Wall Street, had addiction issues, and run-ins with regulators. Turns out, however, that Mandell is up to his old tricks – and the $140 million raised for Sky Capital goes down the drain in a spiral of greed.
The Spy Who Scammed Me 9x15
A private security contractor is a James Bond wannabe who spins lies to desperate clients.
Friends Without Benefits 9x14
Mutual Benefits buys life insurance policies from aids patients, the chronically ill, and seniors and fraudulently resells them as low risk investments to clients. When medical advances help patients live longer, Mutual Benefits collects new investor money to pay returns. 30,000 people get caught in the $1.25 billion ponzi scheme.
The Lawyer Lies / Black Gold Bust 9x13
(1) Indiana personal injury lawyer William Conour helps himself to desperate clients' settlement money, pocketing millions. (2) Phony oil tycoon Gary Milby guarantees gushers of money to investors from his Kentucky oil wells.
In Harm's Way 9x12
A US military contractor loots his company of $190 million and goes on a wild spending spree.
Vintage Wine Fraud 9x11
Counterfeit wine dealer Rudy Kurniawan dominates the fine wine scene, making millions selling his cheap basement blends through elite auction houses.
Fake It To Make It / Kill The Witnesses 9x10
(1) "Ferrari" Mike Banuelos steals musical artists' money and their dreams. His Ferrari lifestyle drives them in the fast lane, but his promotional acumen leaves his investors to crash and burn. (2) Former IRS Agent Steven Martinez may seem like a normal accountant, but when he's caught in a $12 million fraud, he diverts taxpayer money to the ultimate crime…. Murder.
Kevin Trudeau's Secrets / Remington Steal 9x09
(1) The infomercial pitchman who claimed he was broke and could not pay a $37.6 million fine imposed by the Federal Trade Commission is chronicled. (2) An examination of Remington Financial Group's advanced-fee scam that defrauded investors in small businesses.
The Real Wolf of Wall Street 9x08
Stockbroker Jordan Belfort runs a sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll brokerage firm. He pleads guilty to fraud and does jail time. After his release, Belfort gets a Hollywood makeover, but do his victims get justice?
Charity Begins at Home 9x07
Claudio Osorio casts himself as a brilliant international business tycoon to scam big money and big names. This crook steals more than $40 million from investors and the US government through a bogus company and schemes to build homes for the poor.
The Dirtiest Con 9x06
Sixteen-year-old Barry Minkow starts ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaners and quickly realizes there's more cash in fraud.
The Cash King 9x05
No investment idea is too exotic for visionary entrepreneur James "The Cash King" Duncan. He sets his sights on strip clubs, real estate, Iraqi currency, diamonds, and even mind control technology.
A Widow's Web 9x04
Rich husband, beautiful wife, perfect life. Pamela Phillips and Gary Triano are Tucson's golden couple. But their life unravels in a fury of greed and hate. When Gary ends up dead, all eyes are on Phillips. Could she kill for money?
Ea$y Being Green / Burglar To The Stars 9x03
(1) Con man Rodney Hailey runs a fake green energy business and collects millions by scamming major corporations. A fleet of luxury cars that litters the front of his home draws suspicion and leads authorities to the dirty money he makes on clean fuel. (2) Cat burglar Blane Nordahl targets the homes of wealthy individuals across the East Coast, showing an exclusive interest in hallmarked antique silver.
The Playboy of Indiana 9x02
A man with a multi-million dollar yacht, 80 sports cars and a Playboy magazine model girlfriend runs a $200 million fraud.
A Con Man's Deadly Revenge 9x01
A man and his brothers run a massive $40 million rare coin con until they're caught and embark on a grisly revenge plan.
Hail to the Thief 8x14
A former Army intelligence officer known as "Mr. X" stole millions through a fake veterans' charity and eluded authorities by using an array of false identities.
The Home Invaders / Nashville's Predator 8x13
(1) Rivertown Financial, a home's equity and owners becoming homeless. (2) A financial planner reaps millions from client accounts, including the 401k of workers at a camp for seriously ill children.
A Wolf in Priest's Clothing 8x12
A man concocts a $50 million phony international real estate scheme spending millions on his own lavish lifestyle.
The Car Con 8x11
Brothers Darain and Cory Atkinson start a business selling vehicle service contracts, but the warranties prove worthless and the brothers pocket millions.
Lights! Camera! Fraud! 8x10
An independent film spins out of control when a filmmaker's silent partner and spiritual guru helps himself to investor funds.
Insider Trading Trio / Cocaine Cash Cleaner 8x09
(1) Three friends go to New York to realize their dreams, which quickly turn criminal. (2) A money trail from drug traffickers leads to a suburban dad and firefighter.
Extreme Home Ripoffs / 'Greedings' From Florida 8x08
(1) Two brothers ripped off millions from homeowners in a remodeling scheme. (2) A serial scam artist tricks Florida retirees into fake New York real estate investments.
The Falcon and the Con Man 8x07
A man attempts to commit suicide and confesses to an extraordinary fraud that he perpetrated for the past two decades at a leading commodity futures brokerage.
Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor 8x06
A former Detroit mayor and his friends extort city contractors, abuse public funds and turn the mayor's office into their own cash-making machine.
Make Me Rich or Die / Kids For Cash 8x05
(1) A man threatens investment professionals to make him rich. (2) Two judges get rich off a secret deal to build juvenile detention centers.
$udden Death / Hip Hop Hustle 8x04
(1) Feds investigate financial advisor J.D. Salinas and discover a $39 million scam. (2) A Chicago-area rapper convinces a local businessman that he's got a new gig that doesn't exist.
The Cunning Cowgirl Crook / Dollars for Dumps 8x03
(1) A small-town comptroller steals $53 million to fund a horse-breeding empire. (2) A crooked real estate developer lures victims to his phony residential oasis.
Young Lust Gone Bust 8x02
Middle-aged commercial real estate investor Ed Okun is in love with a boat show model almost half his age. He showers her with jewels, cars, even a helicopter. To fund his hormone-induced multimillion dollar spending spree, Okun steals client money to live large and impress his new bride.
Murder in Memphis 8x01
A wife finds out her insurance agent husband Joe Caronna has been stealing money from their friends by selling bogus annuities.
Rapper$ Delight / Grapes of Greed 7x13
(1) In the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael McCant is a former bank robber who says he's gone "legit," and is now making millions by promoting up-and-coming rap musicians. But these millions are coming from investors like Bernice Tingle who have given McCant their entire nest eggs. (2) Mark Anderson owns a fine wine storage business in Sausalito, California. But when clients discover their wine is missing, they accuse Anderson of theft. Anderson tries to conceal his crime with gasoline and a blowtorch, destroying more than $200 million dollars' worth of wine, and bringing scores of family-owned wineries to the brink of ruin.
The Lady Killer 7x12
A Florida man hits it big when he takes home almost $13 million in a Florida lottery jackpot. Instead of living large, Abraham Shakespeare gives away most of his money to people in his community. So when Dee Dee Moore offers to help manage his winnings, it's a welcome relief for Shakespeare. But what seems like a helping hand turns out to be a hand helping herself and Shakespeare ends up paying a deadly price.
Greedy Groovy Guru / Doomsday Profit 7x11
(1) A New Age evangelist becomes a greedy, groovy, guru telling Florida investors that positive thinking can lead to positive returns in her auto financing business. But this false prophet is returning nothing but false profits in her $113 million scam. (2) Civilization is on the verge of collapse, Ronnie Gene Wilson tells his followers, and the only path to a secure future is paved with investment in precious metals. But for a guy who predicts the imminent demise of the dollar, this South Carolinian certainly seems greedy for greenbacks.
Brooklyn's Madoff / Corrupted Software 7x10
(1) Philip Barry runs his scam from Bay Ridge, a solid working-class neighborhood where families go back generations. Through local connections, Barry pulls more than 800 investors into a $40 million scheme offering "guaranteed returns" on investments. (2) In Chicago, Kevin Carney claims to have invented a new stock trading computer program that can produce high returns. In truth, it's a Ponzi scheme that nets $19 million.
Talk Radio Takedown 7x09
Trevor Cook appears to be a local boy made good in Minneapolis, where he runs an investment fund called the Oxford Group. Along with three cohorts, Cook solicits an amazing $190 million dollars from 700 U.S. investors, many of whom heard his message through a talk radio star.
Dealing in Deceit 7x08
San Francisco entrepreneur Samuel "Mouli" Cohen starts an internet music company and fraudulently takes in $31 million from celebrities, investors, and a charity dedicated to help the poor. He claims they will make a fortune when his company is sold to Microsoft. But there is no deal.
Windy City Wipeout / Miami Burn 7x07
(1) Business partners Jack Walsh and Charles Martin appear to be getting very rich running a foreign currency trading brokerage, One World Capital. But in 2007, a routine audit reveals that One World has been pilfering clients' accounts, to the tune of $10 million. (2) The case of Miami CPA Juan Carlos Rodriguez who scammed his clients out of $1.9 million. After pleading guilty, he is sentenced to 7 years in federal prison.
Union Bu$ter / The Fool's Gold 7x06
(1) The Sandhogs Local 147, a New York City construction union, whose workers build tunnels and underground passageways, entrusts Melissa King for overseeing union benefits to ensure their retirements. Instead, King uses the workers funds to cut herself checks to the tune of $42 million. (2) Carl Estep is a smooth-talking ladies-man who looks for love and money, all to fund his phony gold scheme. The Montana conman spins tales of riches saying that he has hundreds of 55 gallon drums filled with 'gold concentrate' and all he needs is cash to pay for refining the gold ore to make millions. But the only thing in those drums is dirt.
Wild West Rip-Off 7x05
With a 30 year career in real estate, many thought broker Doug Vaughan was a man to be trusted. His charisma helped make him a fortune in New Mexico real estate. But it was all lies.
Deadly Payout 7x04
A trio of Texas con men scores $100 million, telling investors there's big money in the "life settlement" insurance biz. When the fraudsters fail to pay returns and keep the money for themselves, it all comes crashing down.
The Prisoner of Wall Street 7x03
Perry Griggs ran an investment fraud claiming to sell coffee futures, when all he did was keep investor money. He was convicted of securities fraud and sentenced to eight years in federal prison. While in prison, he started yet another scam.
The Wealth Builder Club 7x02
Randy Treadwell, the son of a preacher, leaves the righteous path - claiming he's a financial wizard, but all he does is take investor money for himself and his crew. He uses his Southern charm to bilk believers out of nearly $65 million. He calls his scams legitimate sounding names like "Learn Waterhouse" and "The Wealth Builders Club" in which Treadwell promises huge returns for short-term investments. But when clients can't withdraw their money, complaints to law enforcement pile up. See how the FBI steps in with a hidden camera investigation to hear all of Treadwell's lies and bring him to justice
Shipwrecked 7x01
Michael Vorce spends lavishly on clothes and cars and leaves thousand-dollar tips at bars. He supposedly makes millions selling and buying luxury yachts, but questions soon float to the surface--where are the yachts? And where is all the money?
Allen Stanford: The Dark Knight 6x17
Sir Allen Stanford was once one of the richest men in America. He lived and loved the high life - cruising around the world on private jets and helicopters and bouncing between multiple mansions. He even bought his own island for $63 million. But it was all based on lies. His company, The Stanford Financial Group, made its name selling what's usually a safe bet for investors – certificates of deposits. He claimed the CDs came from his offshore bank on the island of Antigua, and because of that, the company offered return rates higher than those in the U.S. When the lies grew too big and his money supply dried out – he was convicted of running an international $7 billion Ponzi scheme, and is serving a 110-year sentence in federal prison. He left a trail of some 20,000 burned investors, many of whom now live in financial ruin.
The Jersey Score 6x16
Solomon Dwek was a real estate mogul, philanthropist … and an expert flimflammer. He was the mastermind behind a multi-million dollar real estate scam and bank fraud. But when Dwek's luck runs out, he becomes an informant in the biggest case of corruption and greed in New Jersey history.
Financial Home Invasion 6x15
Lee Farkas was a mortgage mogul, a millionaire and chairman of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker. But unknown to his clients, Farkas made his fortune by peddling fake mortgages and looting his company.
Crash for Cash 6x14
In the city of brotherly love, car wrecks piled up and auto insurance policies were treated like ATM machines. American Greed takes you inside a Philadelphia car insurance fraud ring where everybody got a piece of the action.
The Mormon Madoff 6x13
Shawn Merriman was a bishop in the Mormon Church, a family man and the head of a thriving investment business pulling in millions. But unknown to investors, Merriman was living a lie and ripping off his neighbors, friends…even his own mother.
The Tran Organization: Blackjack Cheaters 6x12
Van Thu Tran is a sexy Vietnamese-American who knows how to beat the odds. She makes millions in casinos using one of the oldest tricks in the book … with a new high-tech twist. Find out how the notorious Tran gang brings down the house!
Michael Lock: Pimp, Preacher, Profiteer 6x11
Michael Lock was a man driven by ambition. He was a Milwaukee crime boss with a business model that took him from cocaine dealing to bank fraud … and Lock had a surefire way to beat the competition.
Nicholas Cosmo: All Interest, No Return 6x10
He's dubbed Long Island, New York's "Mini-Madoff." Nicholas Cosmo promised huge returns on booming real estate opportunities. He brought white-collar crime to blue-collar Americans and scammed thousands of trusting investors.
William Erpenbeck: Real Estate Home Wrecker 6x09
The collapse of Erpenbeck wreaks financial havoc for area home buyers, subcontractors and banks with three company employees pleading guilty to bank fraud.
Loan Scam: Money For Nothing / Hawaiian Punched: Fraud In Paradise 6x08
(1) A sting operation brings down a Denver businessman (2) A charismatic con man uses the promise of huge returns to put $30 million in his own pocket.
Fine Art: Portrait of a Fraud 6x07
A televised art auction appears to showcase masterpieces. It's billed as your chance to own a Rembrandt, Chagall or Dali. A rare Picasso sells for $500. Too good to be true? American Greed takes you inside a picture perfect art scam.
Galleon Group: The Insider - Raj Rajaratnam 6x06
It's one of the biggest cases of insider trading in history. Raj Rajaratnam had it all…a wildly successful hedge fund, billions in the bank and the respect of Wall Street. But behind closed doors, Rajaratnam was gaming the system to the tune of $75 million-dollars! American Greed takes you inside a trading scandal.
Tom Petters: Generous With Other People's Money 6x05
A Minneapolis businessman buys big companies and makes himself rich in the process
Baby Broker Scam 6x04
Kevin Cohen is an attorney who says he can make dreams come true for couples wanting children. He promises babies … for a hefty price. But unknown to his trusting clients, Cohen is exploiting their hopes and dreams. American Greed profiles a cruel con artist.
Major League Fraud 6x03
Nevin Shapiro is the conman at the center of a college football scandal. He kicked off the controversy with stunning stories of gifts to players and allegations of broken NCAA rules. Who is this man who jeopardized the future of the University of Miami's football team and how did he steal the millions that made it all possible? American Greed profiles a case of major league fraud!
Carlos Perez-Olivo,Master of Deadly Deceit 6x02
Carlos Perez-Olivo is a successful lawyer with a silver tongue and solid gold taste. But when he's disbarred for fleecing desperate clients, he finds another way to make money…and proves how greed really is a deadly sin. American Greed profiles the story of murder for money.
Kenneth Starr: Naked Greed - Celebrity Scam Artist 6x01
Kenneth Ira Starr is a money manager. He courts celebrity clients… Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman and Wesley Snipes. But Starr doesn't stop there. He steals $30 million to buy his way onto Hollywood's A-list and live a life of luxury… all in the name of love. American Greed has the story of the money manager, the stripper and a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.
Mark Weinberger: Nose No Bounds 5x14
Dr. Mark Weinberger – a self-proclaimed "nose doctor" – has it all and isn't afraid to flaunt it. But inside The Weinberger Sinus Clinic, all is not what it seems. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar tale of deception!
The Wizard of Sarasota 5x13
Arthur Nadel conjures a $330 million hedge fund. In the blink of an eye, he disappears and leaves clients without their life savings. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme!
Hedge Fund Imposter 5x12
Marc Dreier is a high-powered lawyer with celebrity clients. But Dreier is a conman and steals more than $700 million from hedge funds. American Greed profiles a story of deception and fraud!
The Art Of The Steal / The Folsom Felon 5x11
(1) Larry Salander is one of the biggest names in New York's art world. But collectors see red when he swipes more than $100 million from their pockets. (2) Stefan Wilson says his investment fund is a sure-fire winner. Investors even mortgage their homes to join his fund. But business with Wilson comes at a very high price.
The Royal Scam: Kings of Counterfeit 5x10
A tough guy from Chicago's South Side finds his way off the streets and into a life of crime. Art Williams Jr. prints millions in fake dollars. American Greed profiles the case of the counterfeiting craftsman.
The Slaughterhouse 5x09
A slaughterhouse employs hundreds of workers in a small Iowa town. But there are whispers of threats, extortion and shocking child labor abuses. Sholom Rubashkin runs the family business. Is he a dutiful son or a corporate crook?
Fraudster Of The Opera / Frozen Assets - The Ice Capers 5x08
(1) Albert Vilar funds symphonies and operas around the world. But it's curtains for Vilar when he scams the mother of a Hollywood star. (2) William "Boots" Del Biaggio III is a hockey team owner skating on thin ice. His insatiable desire to be a sports mogul causes him to commit a multimillion-dollar fraud!
The Bling Ring / The Fraudster, The Ex-Stripper And The Missing Millions 5x07
(1) A fast crowd of celebrity wannabes. This gang of teenagers rob celebrity homes and steal millions in jewelry, clothing and artwork. How far will they go to be like their favorite Hollywood stars? (2) Danny Pang is a high-rolling financier with a devil-may-care attitude. He makes millions betting on when people will die. But Pang has a shady past, a gambling habit and a murdered wife. Soon, this gambler's house of cards will collapse.
$1.2 Billion Scam: Ft. Frauderdale 5x06
Scott Rothstein is a Ft. Lauderdale attorney making millions. He's the life of the party, a guy who wants the world to love him. But Rothstein is secretly a criminal mastermind. American Greed reveals the story behind the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history!
A More Generous Criminal 5x05
He's a trusted advisor. A philanthropist. Bob McLean runs a successful investment firm and donates millions to his favorite causes. But McLean has a dark, devastating secret. American Greed profiles a story of phony philanthropy!
Hackers: Operation Get Rich or Die Tryin' 5x04
A mysterious ring of social outcasts. Albert Gonzalez leads a gang with an insatiable appetite for sex, drugs…and your encrypted information. They steal credit card numbers and make a fortune by selling them on the black market. But the multi-million dollar scam has deadly consequences. American Greed profiles the most cunning cyber crook in American history!
Fool's Gold 5x03
He's a philanthropist, diplomat and international man of mystery. Dr. Henry Jones promises to get investors in on a secret gold deal. But Dr. Jones is leading a double life --- a life unknown even to his partners in crime. American Greed profiles the golden allure of an elusive conman and a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme!
Troy A. Titus Financial Guru Gone Bad 5x02
His pitch is irresistible. Troy Titus promises to make you rich. The self-proclaimed real estate guru travels the seminar circuit. Thousands attend his lectures, buy his DVDs and invest with the man who portrays himself as a moneymaking magician. It's true to an extent … Titus makes money disappear in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme!
Bank Robbing Broker 5x01
Stephen Trantel is a husband, a father…and a bank robber. He was once a broker making hundreds of thousands of dollars in the Manhattan trading pits. Unemployed, Trantel embarks on a new career…. one of crime. His life - and the lives of those who love him - are changed forever.
Computer Hacker Masterminds 4x12
Computer hacker Max Butler ("Iceman") oversaw an online crime spree which sold millions of stolen credit cards and led the feds on a year-long chase. American Greed profiles high-stakes cybercrime.
Dr. Stokes / C&D Distributors 4x11
(1) In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Robert Stokes runs a thriving dermatology practice. He's making millions. But Dr. Stokes has a dark secret. He's stealing patient's money. He reuses medical supplies and endangers patients. (2) Darlene Wooten and Charlene Corley are twin sisters. They're making a fortune in defense contracts. But behind the scenes, things are not as they seem. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar fraud against the government!
Kentucky Fen-Phen Attorneys 4x10
Fen-Phen, the miracle weight loss drug of the 90's, turns out to have a serious side effect. When the story breaks, ambulance chasing lawyers rush in. They exploit the tragedy and pilfer their clients' money. How much they steal will shock you!
Sexual Performance Pill / Kirk Wright 4x09
(1) Steven Warshak is persuasive. He makes millions by selling a product to enhance the sex lives of men. Enzyte appears to be the herbal answer to Viagra. But, Warshak takes advantage of his buyers. He's racking up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers! (2) Hedge fund superstar, investment manager Kirk Wright takes on tough clients…and steals their money. He recruits NFL football players and they invest. But, when he's tackled for a multi-million dollar loss, will Wright's game go into sudden death?
Bextra / The Foreclosure Scammer 4x08
(1) Pfizer designs Bextra, a painkiller, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limits the use of Bextra. Pfizer, using shady and strong-arm tactics, distribute the pill outside of FDA regulations... and the law. (2) Jeanetta Standefor offers a way to help troubled homeowners... and make some extra money on the side. In truth, she's just using investor money to pay off older investors, and pocketing what's left for herself.
Funny Money 4x07
One man's bold scheme to get rich quick. Albert Talton puts a modern twist on one of the nation's oldest crimes - making counterfeit money. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!
Sholam Weiss 4x06
Sholam Weiss is a bold and brazen dealmaker. He's a consultant to con men and the brains behind one of the largest insurance scams in history. But Weiss doesn't hide in the shadows. He's attracted to music, gambling and women. Are these the fatal attractions that will do him in? American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!
Crash and Burn 4x05
Marcus Schrenker makes millions. He's a Wall Street money manager and a stunt pilot. But clients say he's a con man who had the country wondering for days whether he was dead or alive. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar story of deception!
The Mad Max of Wall Street 4x04
Anthony Elgindy. He's young, self-assured... and loaded. He claims to be a crusader, fighting fraud on Wall Street. But, this so-called good guy is running an insider trading scam... and his partner is a crooked FBI agent. American Greed profiles "The Mad Max of Wall Street!"
Raffaello Follieri 4x03
Raffaello Follieri is young, handsome and at the top of his game. He makes millions with a successful real estate business. He hobnobs with world leaders. And, he's found love with a Hollywood A-Lister, Anne Hathaway. But Follieri is about to see his American dream fall apart... when his fraud is exposed.
The Black Widows: Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt 4x02
A story of deception. They appear to be two "grannies" helping men who are down on their luck - offering food, shelter and clothing. But Helen Golay and her friend Olga Rutterschmidt are ruthless con artists. Their tragic web of deceit is about to unravel. This is the true tale of women who murder for money. The story of The Black Widows…only on American Greed!
Suicide is Painless: Sam Israel III 4x01
An enigmatic hedge fund manager desperate to succeed... and the scam that bilked investors out of $300 million! Sam Israel lived through the most decadent era in human history. His hunger for fame and fortune... his greed, ultimately leads to a bridge and a suicide note. This is the strange story of a con artist who fell for the ultimate con himself!
The Body Snatcher 3x08
A disgraced dentist carves out a gruesome new business. From a secret room in a Brooklyn funeral home he runs a multi-million dollar business... cutting up corpses and stripping the bodies for parts. Michael Mastromarino is a modern day body snatcher!
The Mustang Ranch: Money, Women And Murder 3x07
The Mustang Ranch. It's the famous brothel where sex is always for sale. Joe Conforte is the pioneering pimp who makes millions peddling sex at the Nevada Ranch. He creates a brothel empire and defies the law. But his thirst for power and influence ultimately bring him down.
A Scam Exposed: Strippers And Insider Trading / Economan: Superthief 3x06
(1) A shocking scheme to use strippers to solicit information from Wall Street bankers. Another plan to steal secrets and cash in on stock that's about to soar. Two young traders, David Pajcin and Eugene Plotkin, are the masterminds behind a complex Wall Street con. (2) Al Parish: An economics professor. A trusted financial advisor. A genius. But the self-proclaimed "Economan" is the suspected mastermind behind an $80 million investment scam.
Skin Doctor Takes His Cut / Revolutionary Guru Of Greed 3x05
(1) A respected doctor. Trusting patients. Dr. Michael Rosin runs a thriving dermatology practice specializing in a highly effective procedure for skin cancer. But, Dr. Rosin's surgery isn't just a cancer treatment... it's a goldmine. (2) He proclaims himself "King of the Offshore World." Marc Harris promises financial freedom in paradise... a way to keep assets out of the reach of government. But the "guru" is running a Ponzi scheme and bilking clients out of millions of dollars!
Two Brothers, Two Murders 3x04
Multi-millionaire businessmen and brothers Andrew and Robert Kissel have it all...beautiful families, mansions, country clubs, and fast cars. They appear to live charmed lives. But, the Kissel brothers' good fortune runs out and ends in murder. Who would want them dead?
A Wall Street Wonder Takes A Fall a.k.a. Hazardous Healthcare 3x03
Richard Scrushy is the Superstar CEO of HealthSouth, a huge provider of outpatient rehab services. But, the billionaire falls from grace after federal prosecutors accuse him of masterminding a $2.7 billion dollar fraud! a.k.a. Hazardous Healthcare
Boy Band Bandit: Lou Pearlman's $500 Million Dollar Ponzi 3x02
Lou Pearlman... the legendary manager of boy bands like *NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys... the king of an entertainment empire that crumbles. Pearlman lives a glamorous life of fame, fancy cars... and crime. He's the mastermind who scams $500 million from investors!
The Bonnie and Clyde of Mortgage Fraud 3x01
An attractive, sinfully dishonest Tampa mortgage broker meets a single mom looking for love. Together they team up and make millions in the real estate market. In a tell-all exclusive interview, Matt Cox and Rebecca Hauck explain how lust and greed are a hot combination for fraud.
Robbing Hollywood's A-List / Soaking The Rich at Auction 2x10
(1) Dana Giacchetto advises Hollywood's hottest stars... and finds his own fame and fortune. But, his star-power fades when nearly $10 million goes missing! (2) He's an art collector, the former chairman of Sotheby's and a convicted felon. Alfred Taubman takes us inside the price-fixing scandal at Christie's and Sotheby's.
Driven By Greed / Conned in the Caribbean 2x09
(1) It's called the "Miracle Car Club." Starting with members of their own church and then branching out, two young men take investors for a ride to the tune of more than $21 million. American Greed profiles one of the largest car scams in U.S. history! It was known as the Miracle Cars scam. (2) It sounds too good to be true. An offshore bank promises astronomical returns to investors...100% guaranteed. But, the bank is a sham and investors lose more than $170 million!
Party's Over - Tyco's Kozlowski 2x08
Dennis Kozlowski, once described as "The Most Aggressive CEO in America," now sits behind bars. A poster boy of excess, the former CEO of Tyco stole millions from his company, using the money for a lavish party, a gilded shower curtain and expensive art. American Greed goes behind prison walls for a rare glimpse into Kozlowski's personal life and one of the biggest cases of white collar theft in U.S. history
The Rise and Fall of CyberNET 2x07
A conman. Some say an "evil genius." The once- chairman of CyberNET Engineering, a wildly successful global technology company, stands accused of stealing millions in an elaborate fraud. American Greed profiles one of the biggest scams of the 21st century!
Inside the WorldCom Scam / DHS: Department of Hollywood Scams 2x06
(1) Bernard Ebbers, CEO of WorldCom, rises from rags to riches. But the "telecom cowboy" becomes the poster child for everything that went wrong on Wall Street in the 1990s. WorldCom's eventual downfall shakes the financial community and the lives of thousands of investors. - American Greed investigates one of the most notorious cases of corporate fraud in US history. (2) It reads like a Hollywood script: Joseph Medawar is a hotshot television producer. He creates a new action packed adventure series based on real-life national security cases. Investors fund the project. But there's no show.... only a scam to rob investors out of millions of dollars!
Deadly RX For Greed 2x05
Patients are at risk. A respected pharmacist is on the take. Robert Courtney mixes a prescription of greed; diluting life-saving drugs and the hopes of cancer patients.
Stealing $$$ From Scientologists / The Art of Fraud 2x04
(1) A religious man leads a deceptive life and scams investors out of more than $600 million! The rise and fall of Scientologist minister Reed Slatkin is a story of "American Greed." (2) Enter the mysterious world of art fraud. An elaborate sting operation exposes Dr. Vilas Likhite, a doctor stripped of his medical license who begins a new career as a con man selling fake art treasures!
Unsolved: $300 Million Art Heist / Preying on Faith 2x03
(1) A dark night. A clever plan. $300 million in art is stolen from a Boston museum. Paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Manuet disappear into the night! (2) He's a man of faith and his name is Abraham Kennard. But this pastor preys on his flock. Trusting Christians from small, struggling churches who are hoping to better their communities hand over their savings to this pastor. But instead, as many as 1600 churches nationwide are swindled out of $10 million.
When Greed and Giving Collide / Confessions of a Con Man 2x02
(1) A major charity scam...John Bennett's "Foundation for New Era Philanthropy" stole millions of dollars from unsuspecting patrons. A story of deception, theft and "American Greed." (2) Eric Stein, mastermind of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Nevada history, cost his victims nearly $34 million dollars.
The Martin Frankel Case 2x01
Financier Martin Frankel, a con-man who vanished with $200 million dollars! A story of money laundering, prostitution, bizarre sex and drug abuse.
Preacher Preys on the Faithful / It Takes a Thief 1x06
(1) Greater Ministries International founder Gerald Payne has a plan for the faithful to gift the church and double their money. American Greed profiles one of the most lucrative pyramid schemes in history. (2) A thief leads a double life. By day, he's a property manager; by night, a cat burglar who executed some of the most daring jewel heists in American history!
Religious Prey / Dr. Miko's Medical Scams 1x05
(1) The Baptist Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit fundraiser dedicated to the church. Investors believe their money will be secure but millions are lost! "American Greed" unravels the elaborate Ponzi scheme which left a religious community betrayed and baffled. (2) The story of a murderous Chicago doctor who bilked Medicare! He's a caring doctor with a sterling bedside manner. His practice is lucrative. But beneath the charm lies a con artist; a doctor playing the system and making off with more than a million.
Meth Identity Thieves / The Wheaton Bandit 1x04
(1) It's a new crime wave rippling across the west; thieves are committing identity theft to fund their meth drug addictions. Victims are robbed. But the thief takes more than money, the victim's identity is stolen, too. (2) Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight.
Art Heist: Fine Arts Express / Medical Scams: Dr. Martinez 1x03
(1) A museum quality art collection worth more than $4 million dollars is stolen! Two men, who in a twist of fate, end up working at Fine Arts Express, together hatch a plan to steal the art… museum quality pieces by Picasso, Matisse, and Rothko. (2) It sounds like a nightmare - long needles repeatedly jabbed to a patient's back. But for Dr. Jorge Martinez, it's routine business. Expensive, painful and unnecessary shots are all part of a multi-million dollar billing scheme.
The Imposter Dr. Barnes / Interstate Bank Mart Bandit 1x02
The Imposter Dr. Barnes: For twenty years he was an imposter doctor! Dr. Gerald Barnes has a thriving practice specializing in "executive" medical exams. His salary is six-figures and life is good. But there's a problem: he's not the real Dr. Gerald Barnes. Interstate Bank Mart Bandit: He leaves no clues behind, only a trail of broken dreams and empty bank accounts. Forty-three robberies in 20 months. The M.O. is always the same. Police say it's the work of one man: "The Interstate Bank Mart Bandit!".
Hook, Line and Sucker / Maxfield Parish Art Heist 1x01
(1) Barry Hunt - a successful con artist who left a coast-to-coast trail of deception, deceit and empty bank accounts. A profile of Hunt's crime and the investors who bought his story. (2) A daring heist. Under the cover of darkness, a hole is expertly cut in the roof. An alarm goes haywire. Two paintings by famed American Artist Maxfield Parrish disappear into the night.
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Over 400 Full-Text Journals Now Available Through PubMed Central
PubMed Central is the U.S. National Institutes of Health free and open access digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature. Through voluntary participation by publishers, PubMed Central is building a major electronic depository for biomedical research literature. In addition to providing unrestricted access to current content, the National Library of Medicine, which manages PubMed Central, is digitizing earlier print issues of many of the journals already available in the database. The Cheng Library provides access to PubMed Central's journals through its online catalog, its periodicals diretory, and through its biomedical and health sciences databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Health Reference Center Academic, and other resources.
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New Reference Centers Make High-Quality Student Research Easier in History, Literature, and Current Issues
Three new full-text databases from EBSCO provide convenient starting points for student research in important subject areas. Each database draws together a vairety of different types of sources appropriate to its subject area:
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Points of View Reference Center - This database is designed to provide multiple perspectives on current controversial issues. The database currently offers materials on 200 topics, and each topic section features an overview along with point and counterpoint essays drawn from a variety of sources, plus supplementary information including primary source documents and guides to critical thinking.
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Voorhees, NJ (January 18, 2018): The Voorhees Police Department is excited to announce our 3rd Citizen's Police Academy which will begin on Thursday, March 8, 2018 and meet on most Thursday nights from 6:30PM-9:30PM, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 17, 2018 (final dates TBA). The training will take place at our Police Headquarters and several off-site locations. This course will offer our residents an inside exclusive look at the training and behind the scenes activities that make the Voorhees Police Department function in a professional, effective, and efficient manner on a daily basis.
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Team Zavidovići
Campaign Theme: War veterans, reconciliation
Team Members: Haris Husić, Armin Halilović, and Salla Uusitalo
Campaign Mediums: Photography, journalistic articles, and interviews with veterans
Social Media Platform: Facebook (primary) and Instagram (secondary)
Campaign Overview: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, veterans can play a pivotal role in countering nationalist and ethnically divisive narratives that remain prevalent across the Balkans region. From combatants, to truth seers, to agents of change, #SoldiersForTruth will present the stories of war veterans whose journeys began with what they believed was a just cause and who then came to the realization that, no matter which side they fought for, they all now face the same realities of disability, PTSD, and insufficient societal and government support. The stories featured as a part of this campaign will come from veterans from all sides of the the 1992 – '95 Bosnian war who have decided to unite in an effort to promote peace and reconciliation and to educate youth and others about the true outcomes of believing in false and divisive narratives and ideologies.
About Team Zavidovići
Armin Halilović
Armin Halilović (24) comes from Zavidovići, BiH where he finished Technical high-school. He is finishing his Bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Philosophy in Sarajevo, Department for English language and literature. He works as an interpreter and a tutor of English language.
Haris (Mehmedalija) Husić
Haris was born in Zenica in 1984. He graduated from high school in Zavidovići and went on to obtain a degree from the Faculty of Philosophy, Department of History in Tuzla. He gained his work experience as a volunteer history teacher at the First Primary School Zavidovići. He now serves as a local coordinator for the International Organization for Migration Bosnia and Herzegovina (IOM BiH) and is an active member of his community, participating in various volunteer actions, courses and seminars on non-violent communication and project development. Haris also directly contributes to the Municipality of Zavidovići by conducting cultural heritage research, especially on stećak (monuments), a by serving as a participant in the development of the Municipality's 2018 – 2023 cultural and youth policy.
Salla Uusitalo
Salla is a graduate student of Peace, Mediation & Conflict Research at the University of Tampere in Finland. After living, working, and studying in a number of multicultural environments, she has developed a deep interest in inclusive peacebuilding and local ownership, especially in the SE Europe. As a part of her NGO activities, Salla has specifically focused on issues related to youth rights and UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (Youth, Peace, and Security). She is a firm believer that young people should be recognized as rights-holders and equal partners in peace processes rather than passive beneficiaries of various policies and programs. As a PCRC intern, Salla has been involved researching approaches to counter and prevent violent extremism among youth.
ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS:
Campaign Photography By: Midhat Poturović ("Transitions" project archive), Ron Haviv, Brad Hobbs ("On the Margins" project archive), and the Center for Non-violent Action
Balkan Diskurs Articles Written By: George Foden
BalkanDiskurs WARM Foundation