States negotiating immunity for banks over foreclosures

[Chimichurri]

State attorneys general are negotiating to give major banks wide immunity over irregularities in handling foreclosures, even as evidence has emerged that banks are continuing to file questionable documents.

A coalition of all 50 states' attorneys general has been negotiating settlements with five of the biggest U.S. banks that would include payment of up to $25 billion in penalties and commitments to follow new rules. In exchange, the banks would get immunity from civil lawsuits by the states, as well as similar guarantees by the Justice Department and Department of Housing and Urban Development, which have participated in the talks.

State and federal officials declined to say if any form of immunity from criminal prosecution also is under discussion. The banks involved in the talks are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, CitiGroup, JPMorgan Chase and Ally Financial.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/07/21/states-negotiating-immunity-for-banks-over-foreclosures/

What. The. F***!

[Somawas]

1. Immunity. Republicans love to give it to their cronies.

Because they believe in personal responsibility and shit like that.

[hobbit709]

2. Exactly!

[atreides1]

4. But

Not all 50 states are controlled by the Republicans, and the Feds are taking part in this as well.

It's all about the money...states are desperate and a settlement will provide some relief for empty state coffers...

[Hell Hath No Fury]

3. What the fuck indeed.

More protecting of criminals. :mad: I am shocked and disappointed that CA is in on this shit.