How a Hedge Fund Made $100 Million From New Jersey’s Desperation

(Before It's News)

By Cezary Podkul, ProPublica

When New Jersey decided to bail out some of its tobacco bonds, the state gave up $400 million in future revenues to pocket $92 million immediately, an arrangement that also helped one savvy investor cash in on a big bet.

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