Eugene Soltes is a professor at Harvard Business School as well as the author of Why They Do It, which focuses on white-collar crime. He spent seven years speaking with some of the biggest white-collar criminals in history including Bernie Madoff. He provided Business Insider with a rare audio recording from one of his conversations with Madoff and discusses what the disgraced financier is like. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Get THE DRONES REPORT now! Commercial drones are already a reality. BI Intelligence takes an in-depth look at the most important aspects, including market forecasts for commercial applications, regulatory process, and the leading players. Get the Report Here » Business Insider Emails & Alerts Site highlights each day to your inbox. Follow Business Insider Australia on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. … [Read more...] about Bernie Madoff talks about his crimes in rare audio recording
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The 11 best true-crime documentaries on Netflix delve into real-life murders and cold cases
source Netflix The true crime genre has grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to shows like Netflix’s “Making a Murderer.” Netflix has plenty of true crime documentaries available to stream. We picked 11 of the best ones for you. The true crime genre was popular before Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” but the success of that show (and podcast Serial), has propelled the entire genre since it landed on Netflix in 2015. Since then, Netflix has released several more original true crime documentaries, and there are a bevy of others to choose from on the service if you’re eager to dive into the world of real mysteries and cold cases. From last year’s “The Keepers,” about a murdered nun in 1960s Baltimore; to “Amanda Knox,” about the murder conviction of the American exchange student in Italy in 2007, Netflix offers plenty of shows and movies about … [Read more...] about The 11 best true-crime documentaries on Netflix delve into real-life murders and cold cases
Brazil has committed to an ‘extreme measure’ to combat crime in Rio — and it could be a model for the rest of the country
caption Brazilian soldiers patrol the Kelson’s slum during an operation against crime in Rio de Janeiro, February 20, 2018. source REUTERS/Pilar Olivares Brazil’s legislature has approved the military intervention in Rio de Janeiro decreed by President Michel Temer last week. Deployments of troops to Rio are not new, but the latest measure gives the military control of public security there. The intervention has brought a new round of warnings about relying on the military for civilian security operations. On Tuesday, hours after Brazil’s lower house of congress overwhelmingly backed the military’s takeover of public security in Rio de Janeiro, the Senate gave the measure final approval, voting 55 to 13 in favor. “Together, the police and the armed forces will combat and confront those who have kidnapped our cities,” President Michel Temer said on Friday, when he … [Read more...] about Brazil has committed to an ‘extreme measure’ to combat crime in Rio — and it could be a model for the rest of the country
Uber will now report crimes directly to London police
The move is yet another step Uber is taking in hopes of getting its operating license back in the U.K.’s capital. The company has announced it will now report serious crimes involving passengers directly to the police instead of waiting for the passenger to report the crime themselves, Business Insider reports. The change is a major about-face for Uber, which previously argued it was up to the passenger to report such crimes. In addition to the new reporting policy, Uber also says it will introduce a 24-hour call-in service for drivers and riders who want support if something goes wrong on a ride.MG … [Read more...] about Uber will now report crimes directly to London police
Brazil is taking an ‘extreme measure’ to confront crime in Rio — the first time it’s done so since the country’s dictatorship fell
Days after the end of Rio’s Carnival, Brazil’s government has sent in the military to take command of public security in the state. It’s the first such intervention since the country’s dictatorship fell in the mid-1980s. Military interventions in Rio are not new and have frequently been criticised for failing to reduce crime and for leading to abuses. Brazilian President Michel Temer signed a decree on Friday giving the military control of public-security duties in Rio de Janeiro state until the end of the year, amid spiraling violence in the state and the city of the same name. The military has been deployed to Rio several times in recent years, but the new measure will give it total control of public-security functions there. Rio’s governor will continue to run the state government. “Together, the police and the armed forces will combat and confront those who have kidnapped our cities,” Temer said at a signing ceremony. Gangs have … [Read more...] about Brazil is taking an ‘extreme measure’ to confront crime in Rio — the first time it’s done so since the country’s dictatorship fell