"After a yearslong investigation, Booz Allen last month admitted no wrongdoing while paying a $377 million settlement, what DOJ officials said was the third lar

"After a yearslong investigation, Booz Allen last month admitted no wrongdoing while paying a $377 million settlement, what DOJ officials said was the third largest contract fraud settlement in history." We will continue to witness this scenario in the USA as long as deferred prosecution agreements remain in place. Observe how no individuals face jail time; instead, substantial fines are levied, and business continues as usual. The company benefits, often reflected in a rise in stock price, while prosecutors add another accomplishment to their résumés. Contemplating an extreme measure, if such infractions were punishable by the death penalty, one wonders how many top-tier executives would risk such behavior.