Justice Department Cites US Interests in FIFA Case

In indicting some of the world’s high-ranking football officials Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department said it is exercising its legal authority to crack down on corruption that touched American turf and that damaged American interests. An indictment unsealed Wednesday charged 14 defendants – including nine former or current FIFA officials and five sports marketing executives – with racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering.  More arrests are expected as the investigation...

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