U.S. Senate unanimously charges Steward Health Care CEO with criminal contempt for not complying with a bankruptcy subpoena.
The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to hold Ralph de la Torre, CEO of Steward Health Care, in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena to testify at a hearing regarding the company's bankruptcy. This marks the Senate's first contempt charge since 1971, and the matter is now referred to the Justice Department for potential prosecution. Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy in May, raising concerns about its impact on the healthcare system.
September 25, 2024
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