A federal judge threw out the conviction of Hernan Lopez, former head of Fox International Channels, who had been found guilty of bribing FIFA soccer officials in exchange for a broadcasting-rights deal.
“We are obviously pleased with Judge Chen’s thorough and correct decision,” David Sarratt, a lawyer for Lopez, said in a statement to the AP. “We have never stopped believing in our client’s innocence.”
Lopez, who after leaving Fox founded podcast network Wondery, was convicted in March 2023 by a jury on charges that he participated in a scheme to bribe South American soccer officials in order to secure exclusive broadcasting rights for 21st Century Fox. In addition, sports marketing company Full Play Group was found guilty for its part in the alleged scheme.
In a Sept. 1 ruling, U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen granted Lopez’s motion for acquittal and also overturned the conviction of Full Play.
“We are obviously pleased with Judge Chen’s thorough and correct decision,” David Sarratt, a lawyer for Lopez, said in a statement to the AP. “We have never stopped believing in our client’s innocence.”
Lopez, who after leaving Fox founded podcast network Wondery, was convicted in March 2023 by a jury on charges that he participated in a scheme to bribe South American soccer officials in order to secure exclusive broadcasting rights for 21st Century Fox. In addition, sports marketing company Full Play Group was found guilty for its part in the alleged scheme.
In a Sept. 1 ruling, U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen granted Lopez’s motion for acquittal and also overturned the conviction of Full Play.
- 9/3/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
A New York federal judge tossed a conviction of former 21st Century Fox executive and Wondery podcast startup founder Hernan Lopez on Friday night. Lopez was convicted earlier this year of bribing FIFA soccer officials with millions of dollars in exchange for lucrative media and marketing rights to international tournaments and events, including the World Cup.
Lopez was charged alongside Carlos Martinez, another Fox executive, with wire fraud and money laundering and was accused of using shell companies and sham consulting contracts to conceal or disguise bribes and kickback payments. Prosecutors had said that the bribes helped them obtain confidential bidding information, as well as bringing the U.S. broadcasting rights to Fox for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup competitions.
Martinez was acquitted at trial, but Lopez was convicted in March.
U.S. District Judge Pamela K. Chen granted a motion of acquittal, citing a recent Supreme Court decision on wire...
Lopez was charged alongside Carlos Martinez, another Fox executive, with wire fraud and money laundering and was accused of using shell companies and sham consulting contracts to conceal or disguise bribes and kickback payments. Prosecutors had said that the bribes helped them obtain confidential bidding information, as well as bringing the U.S. broadcasting rights to Fox for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup competitions.
Martinez was acquitted at trial, but Lopez was convicted in March.
U.S. District Judge Pamela K. Chen granted a motion of acquittal, citing a recent Supreme Court decision on wire...
- 9/2/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Kolkata, Aug 30 (Ians) Former champions Fc Goa (Fcg) face home-side Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Mbsg), in what promises to be a thrilling second semifinal here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Vybk) on Thursday.
Both teams have been in rousing form recently and the only advantages that Mbsg will have on Thursday evening will be the roaring support of the expected 30,000 plus home fans in the stands and their recent familiarity with the Vybk turf and environment over their opponents.
Mohun Bagan and Goa have had contrasting paths to the semifinals. While the Manolo Marquez schooled Gaurs, topped Group D in Guwahati, remaining unbeaten and scoring a whopping 15 goals so far in their campaign, including an impressive 4-1 win over Chennaiyin in the quarters, the Green and Maroons suffered a reverse to Emami East Bengal in the group stages to qualify second from Group A. An equally impressive 3-1 win...
Both teams have been in rousing form recently and the only advantages that Mbsg will have on Thursday evening will be the roaring support of the expected 30,000 plus home fans in the stands and their recent familiarity with the Vybk turf and environment over their opponents.
Mohun Bagan and Goa have had contrasting paths to the semifinals. While the Manolo Marquez schooled Gaurs, topped Group D in Guwahati, remaining unbeaten and scoring a whopping 15 goals so far in their campaign, including an impressive 4-1 win over Chennaiyin in the quarters, the Green and Maroons suffered a reverse to Emami East Bengal in the group stages to qualify second from Group A. An equally impressive 3-1 win...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Guwahati, Aug 26 (Ians) Fc Goa (Fcg), the 2021 champions, marched into the 132nd Durand Cup semifinals, beating Chennaiyin Fc (Cfc) 4-1 in the third quarterfinal at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Saturday.
After Bikash Yumnam had opened the scoring for Chennaiyin Fc as early as the fifth minute, three of Fc Goa’s foreign signings scored as Carl Mchugh struck one and assisted one, Noah Sadoui scored his fifth goal of the tournament, Carlos Martinez his third and Victor Rodriguez scored the final goal of the game.
Alexander “Sandy” Stewart was in charge of the Marina Machans on the day and he made as many as six changes to the side which played their final group game against Delhi Fc.
Among those who started were Rahim Ali and Italian midfielder Christian Battocchio. Sarthak Goloui also made his debut for Cfc. The Gaurs, with Gauramangi Singh at the helm, went one better with seven,...
After Bikash Yumnam had opened the scoring for Chennaiyin Fc as early as the fifth minute, three of Fc Goa’s foreign signings scored as Carl Mchugh struck one and assisted one, Noah Sadoui scored his fifth goal of the tournament, Carlos Martinez his third and Victor Rodriguez scored the final goal of the game.
Alexander “Sandy” Stewart was in charge of the Marina Machans on the day and he made as many as six changes to the side which played their final group game against Delhi Fc.
Among those who started were Rahim Ali and Italian midfielder Christian Battocchio. Sarthak Goloui also made his debut for Cfc. The Gaurs, with Gauramangi Singh at the helm, went one better with seven,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Guwahati, Aug 16 (Ians) Fc Goa cemented their spot in the knockout stages of the 132nd Durand Cup following their 3-0 win over Downtown Heroes Fc in their final group stage game at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Goals by Muhammed Nemil, Carlos Martinez and Devendra Murgaokar helped the Men in Orange wrap up their Durand Cup group stage campaign with an impressive win.
Following Wednesday’s win, the Men in Orange have completed their Durand Cup group stage campaign with seven points from three matches and find themselves at the top of the Group D standings.
Second-placed NorthEast United have four points from two matches, and will have an opportunity to seal a quarter-final berth with the Gaurs, provided they beat Downtown Heroes in their final game on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Fc Goa coach Gouramangi Singh made as many as six changes to the playing...
Goals by Muhammed Nemil, Carlos Martinez and Devendra Murgaokar helped the Men in Orange wrap up their Durand Cup group stage campaign with an impressive win.
Following Wednesday’s win, the Men in Orange have completed their Durand Cup group stage campaign with seven points from three matches and find themselves at the top of the Group D standings.
Second-placed NorthEast United have four points from two matches, and will have an opportunity to seal a quarter-final berth with the Gaurs, provided they beat Downtown Heroes in their final game on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Fc Goa coach Gouramangi Singh made as many as six changes to the playing...
- 8/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Guwahati, Aug 12 (Ians) In a pulsating encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Fc Goa held NorthEast United Fc to a thrilling 2-2 draw in a clash between two Indian Super League (Isl) teams in the 132nd Durand Cup here on Saturday.
Fc Goa came back from a goal deficit twice to force a draw as Rowllin Borges and Noah Sadaoui off a penalty scored to negate a strike by Manvir Singh and an own goal by Sandesh Jhingan.
The draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here helped Fc Goa retain their top spot in Group D with four points from two matches. The Highlanders, who have the same number of points from the same number of games, are in second position on goal difference.
Earlier in the day, Fc Goa coach Benito Montalvo rang in as many as seven changes to the playing XI that...
Fc Goa came back from a goal deficit twice to force a draw as Rowllin Borges and Noah Sadaoui off a penalty scored to negate a strike by Manvir Singh and an own goal by Sandesh Jhingan.
The draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here helped Fc Goa retain their top spot in Group D with four points from two matches. The Highlanders, who have the same number of points from the same number of games, are in second position on goal difference.
Earlier in the day, Fc Goa coach Benito Montalvo rang in as many as seven changes to the playing XI that...
- 8/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Guwahati, Aug 8 (Ians) Top Indian Super League (Isl) club Fc Goa began their Durand Cup 2023 group stage campaign on a rousing note on Tuesday, beating Shillong Lajong Fc 6-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here.
Rowllin Borges, Victor Rodriguez and Carlos Martinez scored a goal each on their debut for the Men in Orange, while Noah Sadaoui picked up from where he left off last season by notching a hat-trick.
Assistant coach Benito Montalvo led the Gaurs’ charge on Tuesday, in the absence of head coach Manolo Marquez who is serving a red-card suspension from the last season.
The Argentinian tactician handed Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia and Rowllin Borges their first starts for the Club, while Carlos Martinez, Victor Rodriguez and Raynier Fernandes also made their debuts in the second half.
It took Fc Goa just 15 minutes after kick-off to break the deadlock. Brandon found Devendra Murgaokar in the six-yard box with a free-kick,...
Rowllin Borges, Victor Rodriguez and Carlos Martinez scored a goal each on their debut for the Men in Orange, while Noah Sadaoui picked up from where he left off last season by notching a hat-trick.
Assistant coach Benito Montalvo led the Gaurs’ charge on Tuesday, in the absence of head coach Manolo Marquez who is serving a red-card suspension from the last season.
The Argentinian tactician handed Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia and Rowllin Borges their first starts for the Club, while Carlos Martinez, Victor Rodriguez and Raynier Fernandes also made their debuts in the second half.
It took Fc Goa just 15 minutes after kick-off to break the deadlock. Brandon found Devendra Murgaokar in the six-yard box with a free-kick,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Panaji, July 12 (Ians) Fc Goa on Wednesday announced the signing of Spanish defender Odei Onaindia ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Onaindia has put pen-to-paper with the Gaurs on a one-year deal.
He is no stranger to Indian football, having first played in the country in the 2020-21 season in the colours of Hyderabad Fc led by their then-head coach Manolo Marquez. He returned last year for another stint with Hfc under Marquez, and played a crucial role as they finished second in the league.
The 33-year-old will reunite with Manolo Marquez once again, this time at Fc Goa as the Club continue to reinforce their squad.
Onaindia is the eighth new addition to the Gaurs’ ranks this summer, following Rowllin Borges, Udanta Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Boris Singh and Raynier Fernandes and foreign signings Paulo Retre and Carlos Martinez.
“I’m thrilled about my opportunity with Fc Goa. Having played against them for two seasons now,...
Onaindia has put pen-to-paper with the Gaurs on a one-year deal.
He is no stranger to Indian football, having first played in the country in the 2020-21 season in the colours of Hyderabad Fc led by their then-head coach Manolo Marquez. He returned last year for another stint with Hfc under Marquez, and played a crucial role as they finished second in the league.
The 33-year-old will reunite with Manolo Marquez once again, this time at Fc Goa as the Club continue to reinforce their squad.
Onaindia is the eighth new addition to the Gaurs’ ranks this summer, following Rowllin Borges, Udanta Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Boris Singh and Raynier Fernandes and foreign signings Paulo Retre and Carlos Martinez.
“I’m thrilled about my opportunity with Fc Goa. Having played against them for two seasons now,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hernan Lopez, former head of Fox International Channels and founder of podcast startup Wondery, was convicted on charges that he participated in a scheme to bribe South American soccer officials in order to secure exclusive broadcasting rights for 21st Century Fox. An attorney representing Lopez said he plans to appeal the decision.
In April 2020, federal prosecutors indicted Lopez along with another former 21st Century Fox executive, Carlos Martinez, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to pay millions of dollars annually to FIFA officials in South America between 2000-15 in exchange for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores club tournament as well as confidential bidding information for U.S. broadcast rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments.
On Thursday, a Brooklyn jury convicted Lopez on the charges while Martinez was acquitted, Reuters reported. The jury also convicted Uruguayan sports marketing company Full Play Group for its part in the alleged scheme.
In April 2020, federal prosecutors indicted Lopez along with another former 21st Century Fox executive, Carlos Martinez, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to pay millions of dollars annually to FIFA officials in South America between 2000-15 in exchange for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores club tournament as well as confidential bidding information for U.S. broadcast rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments.
On Thursday, a Brooklyn jury convicted Lopez on the charges while Martinez was acquitted, Reuters reported. The jury also convicted Uruguayan sports marketing company Full Play Group for its part in the alleged scheme.
- 3/9/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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