Julius Berman

After botched probe, Claims Conference chairman Julius Berman addresses accountability

Following the revelation that he oversaw a bungled 2001 probe of fraud allegations at the Claims Conference, chairman Julius Berman talked to JTA about whether he’ll resign, what role he played in 2001, and whether it might be time for an apology.

EXCLUSIVE: Top Claims Conference officials carried out own botched probe of 2001 fraud

The Claims Conference has blamed a now-dead regional director for bungling an early warning about a massive fraud scheme. But a document obtained by JTA shows top officials at the organization launched their own probe that failed to detect the scheme.

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Julius Berman

After botched probe, Claims Conference chairman Julius Berman addresses accountability

EXCLUSIVE: Top Claims Conference officials carried out own botched probe of 2001 fraud

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