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Prosecutors' subpoena of SAC's Cohen puzzles defense lawyers

The decision by prosecutors to compel Steven A. Cohen to testify before a federal grand jury about allegations of insider trading at his $15 billion hedge fund is leaving many criminal defense lawyers scratching their heads.In the past week, federal authorities have issued grand jury subpoenas seeking testimony from Cohen and others at SAC Capital, The New York Times first reported. Two people familiar with the matter confirmed to Reuters that subpoenas had been issued and Cohen was among those served.A SAC Capital spokesman declined to comment on the situation as did the firm's longtime outside lawyer Martin Klotz. Federal authorities also declined to comment.Several defense lawyers, including some who are former federal prosecutors, said the move to subpoena Cohen was curious as he would likely assert his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination."I don't know what purpose it serves," said Michael Bachner, a former federal prosecutor, who now represents defendan...

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  1. SAC Capital won't cooperate unconditionally with government: letter

    Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors told investors on Friday it would no longer cooperate unconditionally with the U.S. government's insider trading in...

  2. SAC Says Its Probe Cooperation 'No Longer Unconditional'

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  6. SAC Capital investors get more time to mull withdrawals: source

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  7. In Sin City, Paulson glosses over his losses: sources

    Days after reporting some of the industry's deepest losses, hedge fund billionaire John Paulson said investors should stick with managers for the long term and remin...

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