Ex-Bumble Bee CEO convicted in tuna price-fixing conspiracy
The former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods has been convicted for his part in a canned tuna price-fixing conspiracy involving the industry's top three companies. The Department of Justice says a jury found Christopher Lischewski guilty. Prosecutors say Lischewski conspired with others to eliminate competition by setting prices for canned tuna. Lischewski's attorney didn't respond to a request for comment. Bumble Bee Foods itself agreed to pay a $25 million fine after pleading guilty.