Bernie Ebbers, the Former CEO of WorldCom, on Trial for Securities

question 81

Multiple Choice

Bernie Ebbers, the former CEO of WorldCom, on trial for securities fraud and other crimes, offered as his defense that he did not know what his officers were doing.

• A)Ebbers' defense is a valid one because there is no intent.
• B)Ebbers' defense is a valid one because there is no actus reus .
• C)Ebbers can be held liable for the actions of employees.
• D)Both a and b

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