Two former officials of the South American soccer association were found guilty in U.S. Federal Court on Friday of accepting millions of dollars in bribes. The jury will deliberate on a third defendant next week. 24 other people tied to FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, have pleaded guilty, and 15 more charged in the racketeering and money-laundering probe are fighting extradition to the U.S.
More:
“2 Top Soccer Officials Found Guilty in FIFA Case,” Rebecca R. Ruiz, New York Times
“Fifa trial: two ex-soccer officials found guilty on multiple charges of corruption,” Oliver Laughland, The Guardian
Update:
“Fifa trial: ex-president of Peru soccer acquitted of corruption charge,” AP via The Guardian
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