But defense lawyers say the freeze over
about $507 million US of assets is not necessary because, under a plea bargain
deal, the brothers and their companies are already paying $538 million.
That payment is part of a total fine of
$10.3 billion.
The brothers admitted bribing about
1,800 politicians and bank officials to obtain the loans that enabled them to
buy meat-packing companies to become the world’s largest meat packer.
Among their holdings is XL Foods of
Alberta.
