Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
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Notable Quotes
"I have waited a very, very long time for this day."
— Christian Bittar , Other
"Finally the injustice of what I and others suffered has been recognised."
— Christian Bittar , Other
"Our family had lost 15 'valuable years', with their children 'growing up with this injustice'."
— Caroline Bittar , Other
"The innocent traders had been the victims of a series of miscarriages of justice."
— David Davis , Politician
Key People
The wife of Christian Bittar who expressed relief at the overturning of his conviction.
Former Deutsche Bank trader with an ongoing conviction for rate rigging.
A former Conservative cabinet minister who commented on the miscarriages of justice faced by traders.
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The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
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