Investment banker,Frank Quattrone,sent an e-mail around to his employees reminding them about their e-mails and to "clean up those files." The e-mail was sent when the SEC was investigating Mr.Quattrone's employer,Credit Suisse First Boston.The destruction of the e-mails:
A)could constitute spoilation.
B)could constitute obstruction of justice.
C)is fine if it is routine.
D)both a and b

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Destruction of emails during an SEC investigation could be considered spoliation, which is the intentional destruction of evidence, and obstruction of justice. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. It is not fine if it is routine in this situation as there is an ongoing investigation.

Investment Banker,Frank Quattrone,sent an E-Mail Around to His Employees Reminding