Eric Holder Seeks Law for More Money for Whistleblowers

The transcript discusses the Attorney General's upcoming speech at NYU Law School, focusing on the challenges faced in prosecuting individuals from the financial crisis. It highlights the roadblocks encountered, such as executives being insulated and avoiding email trails. The Attorney General plans to propose legislative changes to increase financial penalties and FBI hiring for white-collar crimes. The discussion also covers bipartisan support for whistleblower models and anticipates future prosecutions targeting individuals involved in financial misconduct.

What are the main frustrations expressed by the Attorney General regarding the prosecution of individuals from the financial crisis?

What changes is the Attorney General proposing to the current financial crisis laws?

What role do lawmakers play in the Attorney General's proposed changes, and what challenges might he face?

How does the False Claims Act incentivize whistleblowers, and what has been its impact since 2009?

What expectations does the Attorney General have regarding future prosecutions of individuals involved in financial misconduct?