Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Executives Charged with Securities Fraud

Former Freddie Mac CEO Richard Syron was charged with securities fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging they misled investors about sublime mortgages, on December 16, 2011 in lawsuits files in New York. Six Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives were charged. Syron is shown in March 19, 2008 file photo. UPI/Kevin Dietsch/Files