Federal prosecutors in New York are seeking to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company, linked to a bribery scandal involving securing broadcasting rights to major soccer matches. The move comes after years of legal battles and appeals, with the U.S. Attorney citing interests of justice. Lopez was convicted in 2024 on charges including money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy, but a recent Supreme Court filing argues for case dismissal and a review of Lopez’s appeal. Earlier this year, a federal appeals court reinstated Lopez and Full Play’s convictions, which were initially overturned in 2024, prompting further legal challenges by the Justice Department.
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