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NEWS DIGEST CONCERNING SCOTT EVANS AND BRIAN WHITE ISSUED IN ERROR Earlier today, the Commission published a news digest summary concerning an action filed against Scott Evans and Brian White. The sum

Release
98-6
Caption
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Brian White, et al.
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No action was filed against Scott Evans and Brian White, as the SEC's initial news digest announcing an enforcement action was issued in error and subsequently retracted, with no fraud allegations, charges, or financial amounts involved.

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The SEC issued a premature news digest falsely claiming an enforcement action had been filed against Scott Evans and Brian White, but later confirmed the release was made in error. No fraud allegations, dollar amounts, or charges were ever initiated, as no legal action existed. The Commission retracted the notice and emphasized that any future enforcement action would be officially announced only when formally filed.

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The SEC mistakenly published a news digest claiming an enforcement action had been filed against Scott Evans and Brian White, but later acknowledged the release was issued in error. No such action was ever initiated, and there are no allegations of fraud, financial misconduct, or pending charges against either individual. The Commission promptly retracted the erroneous digest and clarified that any future enforcement action would be formally announced only upon official filing. The incident was attributed to an administrative mistake, not to any underlying illegal activity. No dollar amounts, settlements, or legal proceedings were involved, as the case never progressed beyond the erroneous press release. The SEC emphasized its commitment to accuracy and confirmed that no regulatory action was taken or contemplated at the time of the error. The public was assured that future actions, if any, would be communicated through official channels with full transparency.

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non-corporate (100%)
Classified non-corporate(confidence 100%). No EDGAR filing fingerprint (criminal/DOJ-side scheme). detection rule →
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Brian WhiteDavid L. Kornblaunews digest summaryScott EvansSecurities and Exchange Commission
Keywords
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  • person Brian White
  • person David L. Kornblau
  • person news digest summary
  • person Scott Evans
  • organization Securities and Exchange Commission
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  • The Commission Published News Digest Summary
  • The Commission Filed Action Scott Evans and Brian White
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 98-6 NEWS DIGEST CONCERNING SCOTT EVANS AND BRIAN WHITE ISSUED IN ERROR Earlier today, the Commission published a news digest summary concerning an action filed against Scott Evans and Brian White. The summary was published in error. No such action has been filed. If and when such an action is filed, the Commission will announce it. Contact Person: David L. Kornblau Assistant Director (202) 942-4818
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 98-6 NEWS DIGEST CONCERNING SCOTT EVANS AND BRIAN WHITE ISSUED IN ERROR Earlier today, the Commission published a news digest summary concerning an action filed against Scott Evans and Brian White. The summary was published in error. No such action has been filed. If and when such an action is filed, the Commission will announce it. Contact Person: David L. Kornblau Assistant Director (202) 942-4818