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US judge overturns two FIFA corruption convictions on technicality

Former 21st Century Fox executive Hernan Lopez arrives to Federal court in Brooklyn, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Hernan Lopez, former executive of 21st Century Fox and Full Play Group, arrives at Federal Court in Brooklyn New York City, U.S., March 2, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Overview

  • Judge threw out convictions of former Fox executive and Argentine company for bribing soccer officials.
  • Judge ruled the honest services fraud law did not apply to foreign commercial bribery.
  • Related money laundering convictions were also overturned as they stemmed from the fraud charges.
  • Ruling influenced by recent Supreme Court decision limiting application of fraud law.
  • Over 40 people have been charged since 2015 in investigation into soccer corruption.