Bernard Ebbers was convicted in 2005 for orchestrating an $11 billion corporate fraud that sank his telecom company. Source
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2 years in racketeering case
The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, could have been sentenced to decades in prison for crimes that included orchestrating a shooting in which an innocent bystander was wounded. Source
Court declares Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the rest of the law. Source
Uber pays $4.4 million to end U.S. sex-harassment investigation
EEOC started investigating after a former engineer detailed extensive harassment at the company in a viral blog post. Source
Hot consumer spending trends for 2020
Axe throwing, spiked seltzer and leopard print clothing are just some of the things Americans are expected to spend money on in the coming year. Source
Facebook and Instagram to ban e-cig promotion
They are updating their policies after a U.K. tobacco giant was banned from promoting e-cigs on Instagram. Source
Judge rules in favor of U.S. effort to take Snowden book money
A federal judge ruled Tuesday former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden violated secrecy agreements with the federal government. Source
Wednesday’s Quick Hits: Kenny Vaccaro Prepares to Face Former Team, LB Nigel Harris Fired Up For Promotion, and the Titans Injury Report
Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro played his first five seasons with the New Orleans Saints, and he enjoyed it. On Sunday, he’ll face a lot of his old buddies. Source
What are impeachment managers and what do they do?
During the Senate trial following impeachment, House members selected as impeachment managers will argue the case to senators for Mr. Trump’s removal from the presidency. Source
Lucky No.7? New Titans Kicker Greg Joseph Ready for Opportunity in Tennessee
Joseph, most recently with the Panthers, was on the practice field at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Wednesday with his new Titans teammates. Source