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ARTICLE · 13 APRIL 2017

Obstruction Sentence Underscores Importance Of Compliance With Government Process

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On March 23, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York sentenced Ralph Groen, a former executive of a New York City tour bus company, to 15 months in prison...

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
David Kully
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Amy L. Fuentes
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David Kully is a Partner in our Washington D.C. office. Amy L. Fuentes is an Associate in our Washington D.C. office .

Executive Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Impeding Antitrust Investigation.

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  • The DOJ prosecuted a former executive of a "hop on, hop off" bus tour company for impeding an antitrust investigation by attempting to destroy records requested by the government. After pleading guilty, the court sentenced the former executive to 15 months in prison and ordered him to pay a $5,000 fine.
  • Companies should recognize the seriousness with which the DOJ treats formally issued document demands and should understand the significant consequences they and their employees face if they seek to prevent the DOJ from obtaining information it requests.

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