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tridim

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6. Not true. From the other thread..

Reply to KansDem (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 9, 2012, 11:42 AM

Feb 2012

The deal protects banks from state and federal lawsuits pertaining to some foreclosure fraud abuses, including robo-signing. However, Schneidermann’s lawsuit against three big banks for allegedly fraudulent use of a mortgage database will go forward. In addition, “individual homeowners retain private rights of action to sue over foreclosure fraud and other abuses.”

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Holder on MSNBC now announcing foreclosure settlement [View all] highplainsdem Feb 2012 OP

So, how many of the criminals are going to jail? Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #1

Why is Holder announcing it? shraby Feb 2012 #2

Because he's a complete tool? pscot Feb 2012 #5

For banks, this is worse than jail. FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #4

How so? (eom) Owlet Feb 2012 #7

$2,000 per instance of fraud. People get in more trouble for unpaid parking tickets. kenny blankenship Feb 2012 #9

I'll bet the bankers are watching...and smiling KansDem Feb 2012 #3

Not true. From the other thread.. tridim Feb 2012 #6

sure. Just take all the fun out of it. JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #8

Lol emulatorloo Feb 2012 #10