`` Indeed , Merrill chose to make millionaires out of a select group of 700 employees . '' New York State Attorney General 's Office issues the statement . It 's investigating whether Bank of America obtained information from investigators . Bank purchased Merrill Lynch , which is accused of secretly doling out huge bonuses . Bank says it was ` ` independent contractor '' when the bonuses were paid .
New York State Attorney General 's Office issues the statement . It 's investigating whether Bank of America obtained information from investigators . Bank purchased Merrill Lynch , which is accused of secretly doling out huge bonuses . Bank says it was ` ` independent contractor '' when the bonuses were paid .