July 9, 2016

Democrats Approve Stricter Financial Crime Language in Platform

Democratic platform committee members approved several amendments Saturday promising a tougher stance against financial crimes committed by corporations or Wall Street. The committee approved language saying Democrats "support extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting major financial fraud" as well as an amendment stating Democrats will "support stronger criminal laws and civil penalties to be applied to Wall Street criminals who prey on the public trust" The committee also approved a

Source: Bloomberg Politics