The Department of Justice has recently chosen to not pursue criminal penalties against HSBC related to their violation of U.S. sanctions and money laundering activities. The reason given to the American People for this choice is not the result of a lack of evidence of wrongdoing, but that the institution itself is too important to the economy to threaten.
Two tier justice is not justice. We respectfully request that the Administration encourage the Department of Justice to pursue criminal penalties for HSBC and the individuals involved.