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"Greed can be a powerful motive, and I consider there was substantial greed here," said Mr Justice Baker.

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While the motive for PIF's purchase of EA might be up for debate, the country's need to diversify its economic income is not.

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The recent trial dredged up old memories, with some evidence suggesting gang loyalties pushed Echeverria and Pineda to commit the grisly crime — while prosecutor David Ayvazian alleged a more sinister motive.

Investigators are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Michigan and set the building on fire, killing four people.

From BBC

Speaking at a news conference on Monday, officials said the incident was a "targeted act of violence", but said they had not yet ascertained Sanford's motive.

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