Was Bartiromo's Relationship — And $50,000 Flight — With Citigroup Exec An Ethics Violation?

A helpful recap of the burgeoning “Money Honey” scandal, via TVNewser:

  • The New York Times Tuesday: Citigroup global wealth management head Todd Thomson is ousted over concerns about Thomson’s “use of Citigroup corporate jets, including at least one occasion when he used the jet to ferry Maria Bartiromo, a correspondent for CNBC, to an event in Asia.”
  • Via the Post: The flight cost Citigroup $50,000: “A CNBC spokesman said that Bartiromo only paid ‘prevailing commercial rates’ for her seat, approximately $3,000 to $4,000… Bartiromo sought and received approval in advance before hopping the pricey flight on one of Citi’s jets, which gave her an opportunity for ‘source development.'”
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