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Federal Judge Dismisses FIFA Bribery Case Amid DOJ Priorities Shift

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A federal judge has dismissed bribery charges against Hernán López, a former media executive, in a long-running case linked to FIFA, following the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to deprioritize the case under the Trump administration. This dismissal coincides with the 11th anniversary of the DOJ's initial charges against 14 individuals involved in a bribery scheme that spanned over two decades, which had significant implications for FIFA's leadership. The DOJ clarified that this decision pertains only to López and Full Play Group, who were accused of bribing football officials for media rights. López expressed relief at the case's conclusion, stating it should never have been initiated.

Key Details: • Charges dismissed on the 11th anniversary of the initial FIFA case. • López and Full Play Group were previously found guilty but had their verdicts contested. • DOJ's focus has shifted to other priorities such as terrorism and drug trafficking.

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