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Re:Guy trading at home caused the flash crash of 2010 by justonepost on Wednesday April 22, 2015 @01:05PM (#9421835)
> Not sure why this guy is being prosecuted.

You have to start somewhere / make an example of someone. Lone wolves trading from their houses have fewest friends and are easiest targets. Hopefully they go after bigger fish as well.

Re:Guy trading at home caused the flash crash of 2010 by shit_parade2 on Wednesday April 22, 2015 @01:33PM (#9422041)
Compete fantasy. Eric Holder is on record stating he did not pursue criminal charges against large financials because of systemic risk.

One law for some, another for everyone else.