$1M Fine Against BofA May Be Too Low, Judge Says

By Richard Vanderford · December 5, 2013, 9:45 PM EST

A federal judge signaled Thursday he might fine Bank of America Corp. more than $1 million, a penalty amount favored by the institution, for defrauding Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae through...

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Case Information

Case Title

United States of America ex rel. Edward O'Donnell

Case Number

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Banks and Banking

Date Filed

February 24, 2012

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