An Israeli-born businessman who allegedly embezzled about $1 billion from three banks in Moldova lost a bid to end his house arrest.
News reports and sources cite conflicting reasons why Israeli-born Rod Lurie was booted or departed as show-runner of the successful new ABC drama, \”Commander in Chief,\” about the first female president of the United States. Lurie, the show\’s creator, was replaced by TV veteran Steven Bochco (\”NYPD Blue,\” \”L.A. Law\”) last week — a highly unusual move on a show that is doing so well in the ratings.
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