US judge sets ex-Goldman banker’s 1MDB corruption trial for February, despite Omicron


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 08 Jan 2022

NEW YORK (Reuters): A US judge on Friday said a former Goldman Sachs banker charged in the 1MDB Malaysian sovereign wealth fund scandal will be tried in early February, expressing confidence the Omicron coronavirus variant will not upend the trial.

Chief Judge Margo Brodie of the federal court in Brooklyn delayed jury selection for Roger Ng by three weeks to Feb 7, with a trial beginning the following week. Jury selection had been set for Jan 18.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Johor targets high-value employment as US robotics firm opens RM264mil plant
Perak revenue surpasses RM1.4bil target to reach record high
Govt to review business entry rules as foreign F&B outlets mushroom
Man claims trial to raping minor
Govt's debt servicing charges rose to 16% last year, Parliament told
Malaysian Media Council’s official complaints mechanism now fully operational
Three reports lodged over video of alleged child neglect at daycare
Dr Zaliha is the new Backbenchers Club chairman
Woman, 80, detained over crash that killed policeman
Muay Thai boxer dies after being hit by pickup truck in Gua Musang

Others Also Read