Mark Johnson out of prison on bail

Former HSBC currency boss allowed out on bail while his appeal is pending

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Mark Johnson won a bail hearing on June 19
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Former HSBC currency executive Mark Johnson won a bail hearing on June 19, and was ordered to be released from prison while his appeal is pending in the Second Circuit Court in New York.

“The District Court is ordered to arrange for Johnson’s release on bail, pursuant to such terms of release as the District Court determines are appropriate, without prejudice to the government making a future request for detention. Upon the satisfaction of the terms of the release, the government is directed to

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