Sports & Politics Intersect: Brazilian Olympic Committee sets gold standard for corruption
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Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "The IOC reiterates its full commitment to the protection of the integrity of the sport." - International Olympic Committee statement announcing actions against the Brazilian Olympic CoSports & Politics Intersect: Brazilian Olympic Committee sets gold standard for corruption
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "The IOC reiterates its full commitment to the protection of the integrity of the sport." - International Olympic Committee statement announcing actions against the Brazilian Olympic CommitteeCarlos Nuzman, the man responsible for bringing the Olympics to Rio de Janeiro, was arrested on Wednesday by Brazilian federal police on charges of corruption and money laundering.Nuzman is suspected of facilitating a $2 million bribe to Papa Massata Diack – an IOC official at the time – in exchange for his vote that resulted in Rio getting the 2016 games. The bribe was allegedly paid by a prominent Brazilian businessman. Authorities became suspicious of Nuzman because his estate shot up in value by 457 percent between 2006 and 2016. They allege that Nuzman tried to hide his assets, which included 16 gold bars worth approximately $2 million hidden in a bank in Switzerland. The IOC initially chose not to comment, saying that they were cooperatin Read more