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Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul court.
Mon Feb 05 2024
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South Koreans hope to keep late Samsung chief's $1.8 billion art collection
The family's law firm, Kim & Chang, has engaged three art groups to appraise the collection, which includes Korean treasures.
Sat Mar 13 2021
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Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
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Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
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Samsung chief staves off arrest, but prosecutor keeps chasing
A South Korean court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant against the head of Samsung Group, amid a graft scandal that has led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
Thu Jan 19 2017
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Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee behind closed doors on Wednesday to decide whether he should be arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.
Wed Jan 18 2017
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South Korea prosecutors accuse Samsung chief of bribery, seek arrest
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was questioned for 22 straight hours last week as investigators probed a corruption scandal that resulted in parliament impeaching Park last month.
Mon Jan 16 2017