Ex-Iceland Leader Found Guilty In Banking Crisis

from National Public Radio

Former Prime Minister Geir Haarde was the first leader to be put on trial for his role in the global financial crisis. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Stothard, a correspondent for the Financial Times, about Haarde being found guilty of negligence for his handling of the financial crisis. He was cleared of three other charges.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, April 24, 2012