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Marty Frankel had just taken a morning shower and was headed towards his bedroom when he heard a light rap on his door. He wrapped himself in a thick cotton robe and answered the door. It was the doorman. Marty paid the doorman extra to bring him three specific newspapers every day. After taking the papers, he decided to have a seat on the living room sofa. He went directly to the USA Today’s money section, which was his normal routine. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he read the headline of the cover story.
100 Million Dollar Trading Scheme Unraveled
He continued to read:
On Tuesday, federal authorities unsealed charges against international traders and computer hackers who allegedly reaped more than one hundred million in illegal profits by gaining access to pending corporate announcements and trading on the news before it was made public.
FBI Agent Jake Elzy, who spearheaded the investigation, led to charges being filed against two hackers from Ukraine and the traders, Jack Goldberg of Goldman’s and Kate Mills Frankel, who is an associate of Jack’s. The American defendants were arrested Tuesday and the others remain at large overseas.
“Check mate!” Marty screamed with excitement. He grabbed the phone to share the news that the notorious Jack The Ripper had been toppled.
Not long after hanging up with Vincent, Marty’s phone rang.
“Hello?”
“Marty, it’s Mack.”
“What’s up, pal?”
“I got some bad news. I’m in the Roundhouse in Philly. They charged me with murder.”
Marty sat up on the end of the sofa. “Do you have an attorney?”
“All of my assets have been frozen. I need your help, Marty.”
“Listen to me carefully. I wouldn’t be in the position I am today if it weren’t for you. All of my resources are at your disposal. We’re going to get you the best lawyers in the goddamn country!”
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After talking to Marty, who promised to remain by his side and help him in any way needed, Mack returned to his cell. He faced an extreme uphill battle. He also made a promise to T-Lova that he would kill Jukwon, and he intended to keep it...
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