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The Untouchables (full documentary)

202253 minPGdocumentary

Wall Street executives faced no prosecution for fraud related to toxic mortgage loans, raising questions about accountability in the financial crisis.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

The Untouchables (full documentary)

2022• 53 minPG

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Wall Street executives faced no prosecution for fraud related to toxic mortgage loans, raising questions about accountability in the financial crisis.

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Wall Street executives faced no legal repercussions for their roles in the 2008 financial crisis, raising questions about accountability in the financial sector. "The Untouchables" examines the U.S. Department of Justice's inaction despite credible evidence that major banks knowingly sold toxic mortgage loans. Through interviews with prosecutors, government officials, and whistleblowers, the documentary highlights allegations of widespread fraud and the systemic failures that allowed these practices to persist, ultimately contributing to a global economic downturn.

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