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The Court of Appeal in London recently quashed the convictions of five former Barclays traders—Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, and Colin Bermingham—who were previously found guilty of rigging interest rates used for interbank loans during the 2008 financial crisis. Prosecutors had portrayed these traders as emblematic of banker greed in the aftermath of the economic downturn, but their convictions have now been overturned following a lengthy legal challenge.
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Five former Barclays traders — Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, and Colin Bermingham — who were previously convicted for manipulating interest rates used for loans between banks had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. This legal decision follows a long-running case that saw two other former City traders have their convictions quashed last year. The original convictions stemmed from public outrage during the 2008 financial crisis, with prosecutors portraying these traders as symbols of banker greed and unethical practices.
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Five former Barclays traders who were jailed in one of the biggest scandals of the financial crisis have had their convictions overturned following a long-running legal battle.
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Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham were convicted following trials for manipulating the interest rates used for loans between banks.
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But their convictions were quashed on Wednesday by the Court of Appeal.
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The ruling came after two other former City traders had their convictions overturned last year, which has paved the way for others to appeal.
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The traders were cast by prosecutors as a symbol of banker greed amid public backlash and anger during the 2008 financial crisis.
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