Golfer Phil Mickelson Agrees to Repay Nearly $1 Million

Golfer Phil Mickelson Agrees to Repay Nearly $1 Million

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The video discusses a legal case involving insider trading and gambling debts. It explains how information was shared among individuals, the motivations behind their actions, and the legal implications. The case resolution involved financial restitution without admission of guilt, highlighting the complexities of proving insider trading.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary requirement for the individual to avoid legal trouble?

Admit guilt in court

Perform community service

Serve a short jail sentence

Pay back the proceeds earned

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the source of the insider information?

Phil Mickelson

Mr. Davis

A random tipster

A government official

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What outdated method was used to communicate insider information?

Pagers

Emails

Burn phones

Fax machines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Mickelson not prosecuted for insider trading?

He had a strong alibi

He was a first-time offender

The law had changed recently

It was difficult to prove he knew it was insider information

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a potential consequence for Mickelson despite the legal closure?

Loss of endorsements

Increased gambling debts

A ban from golfing

A public apology