Frank quattrone email

Frank Quattrone is a former investment banker who was convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy in 2003. He was the head of technology investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) at the time of his trial.

In 2000, Quattrone was accused of sending an email to CSFB employees that was seen as an attempt to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses. The email, which was sent on January 8, 2000, read:

"Please be diligent in preserving all documents and emails that relate to our IPO clients. This is a critical time for our firm and I want to make sure that we are prepared to respond to any inquiries that may arise."

Quattrone claimed that the email was simply a routine reminder to employees to follow company policies and procedures, but prosecutors argued that it was an attempt to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses who might be called to testify in the IPO allocation scandal.

The email became a key piece of evidence in Quattrone's trial, and was seen as a symbol of his alleged attempts to cover up the firm's wrongdoing. Quattrone was ultimately convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

The email has been widely reported and is often cited as an example of the types of tactics that investment bankers may use to try to influence the outcome of investigations and trials.