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Jul 9, 2026
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Westbank CEO accused of 'hobnobbing with the rich and powerful' during World Cup instead of attending deposition in court case
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Westbank CEO accused of 'hobnobbing with the rich and powerful' during World Cup instead of attending deposition in court case
Ian Gillespie was expected to appear on June 19 for an official interview as part of an ongoing lawsuit by a former senior Westbank employee
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Published Jul 09, 2026
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