Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
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Notable Quotes
"Having this conviction quashed is not simply about correcting the record, it's about finally having validation that this is an injustice that never should have happened."
— Jonathan Mathew , Other
"I looked forward to moving on with my life, but said part of that would be ensuring that those responsible for what happened are held fully accountable."
— Jay Merchant , Other
"He had 'pushed this through' for the rest of them."
— Alex Pabon , Other
Key People
Former Barclays trader whose conviction for interest rate rigging was overturned.
Trader who had his conviction overturned after being jailed in 2019.
Former Deutsche Bank trader with an ongoing conviction for rate rigging.
Former Barclays trader whose conviction for interest rate rigging was overturned.
Former Barclays trader whose conviction for interest rate rigging was overturned.
Former Barclays trader whose conviction for interest rate rigging was overturned.
Former Barclays trader who still has a conviction for rate rigging.
Former Barclays trader whose conviction for interest rate rigging was overturned.
Former trader at UBS who had his conviction overturned.
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Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
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