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Compliance into the Weeds

The End of Self-Disclosure? The Criminal Indictment of Smartmatic

22 Oct 2025

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The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the rare occurrence of a company, Smartmatic, being added to an existing indictment for FCPA violations. They explore the unusual circumstances surrounding this case, including the political sensitivity of Smartmatic, its ongoing litigation with Fox News, and the potential implications for corporate voluntary self-disclosure under the current administration. They delve into the changes in DOJ criteria for FCPA prosecutions and raise concerns about selective prosecution and the broader impact on compliance strategies. Key highlights: Overview of Smart Medic Indictment Political Context and Conspiracy Theories Implications for Compliance and Self-Disclosure Concerns About Selective Prosecution Resources: Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator, and W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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