The average joe would be in jail or face a heavy fine if they are caught doing illegal activities like tax evasion or stealing. Corporations on the other hand perform illegal activities like tax evasion, fraud, wage theft or price fixing on a MUCH larger scale, MUCH higher impact to the society, and higher frequency, yet they almost always get away with barely a slap on the wrist (i.e. a laughably small fine which is less than pocket change, and zero consequences for the c-suite). Is it because it’s easier to prosecute individual average joe’s as opposed to multiple billionaires who probably has connections with the justice system and government?
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1st way is that nothing illegal was actually done. “Innocent until proven guilty” does not apply to the media. They are quick to bash big corporations because it makes headlines. Even if the business gets accused of something the media will report it, then it is found that no laws were broken the media won’t say anything.
2nd reason is in house counsel.
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