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Ex-SeaWorld executive pleads guilty to insider trading

From foxbusiness.com

A former SeaWorld executive who purchased $385,000 in company shares after learning that the theme park business was expecting improved revenue and attendance pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a single count of insider trading. Paul Powers, 60, entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Orlando, Florida. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine when he is sentenced, though prosecutors said in a court filing they will seek a "downward adjustment" from that. As the company's associate general counsel, Powers was able to view information on revenue and attendance before it became public. Because of ... (full story)

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