The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2018 Excellence in Financial Journalism Award From Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jesse Eisinger, “a fast moving, fly-on-the-wall, disheartening look at the deterioration of the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission…It is a book of superheroes” (San Francisco Review of Books). Why were no bankers put in prison after the financial crisis of 2008? Why do CEOs seem to commit wrongdoing with impunity? The problem goes beyond banks deemed “Too Big to Fail” to almost every large corporation in America—to pharmaceutical companies and auto manufacturers and beyond. The Chickenshit Club—an inside reference to prosecutors too scared of failure and too daunted by legal impediments to do their jobs—explains why in “an absorbing financial history, a monumental work of journalism…a first-rate study of the federal bureaucracy” (Bloomberg Businessweek). Jesse Eisinger begins the story in the 1970s, when the government pioneered the notion that top corporate executives, not just seedy crooks, could commit heinous crimes and go to prison. He brings us to trading desks on Wall Street, to corporate boardrooms and the offices of prosecutors and FBI agents. These revealing looks provide context for the evolution of the Justice Department’s approach to pursuing corporate criminals through the early 2000s and into the Justice Department’s approach to pursuing corporate criminals through the early 2000s and into the Justice Department of today, including the prosecutorial fiascos, corporate lobbying, trial losses, and culture shifts that have stripped the government of the will and ability to prosecute top corporate executives. “Brave and elegant….a fearless reporter…Eisinger’s important and profound book takes no prisoners” (The Washington Post). Exposing one of the most important scandals of our time, The Chickenshit Club provides a clear, detailed explanation as to how our Justice Department has come to avoid, bungle, and mismanage the fight to bring these alleged criminals to justice. “This book is a wakeup call…a chilling read, and a needed one” (NPR.org).

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Are you tired of seeing executives get away with white-collar crimes? Do you want to understand why the Justice Department seems to fail in prosecuting these individuals? Look no further than "The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives". This groundbreaking book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jesse Eisinger uncovers the shocking truth behind the lack of accountability in the corporate world. Winner of the 2018 Excellence in Financial Journalism Award, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about justice and fairness.

In "The Chickenshit Club", Eisinger delves into the deep-rooted issues that have allowed CEOs and corporate executives to evade punishment for their wrongdoings. From the financial crisis of 2008 to the pharmaceutical and auto industries, no sector is spared from this eye-opening investigation. Drawing on his years of experience and extensive research, Eisinger takes you behind the scenes of Wall Street trading desks, corporate boardrooms, and government offices to expose the factors contributing to this rampant corporate impunity.

This book not only presents a detailed history of the Justice Department's approach to prosecuting corporate criminals but also sheds light on the factors that have led to its current state of ineffectiveness. From prosecutorial failures to corporate lobbying and cultural shifts, Eisinger exposes the numerous obstacles that hinder the pursuit of justice. His fearless reporting and meticulous analysis make "The Chickenshit Club" a truly remarkable and necessary read.

If you're ready to uncover one of the most significant scandals of our time, "The Chickenshit Club" is your wake-up call. Gain a deep understanding of how the Justice Department has faltered in its duty to hold top corporate executives accountable. Don't be left in the dark—read this chilling and insightful book that NPR.org describes as a necessary read for anyone concerned about the state of justice in our society.

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