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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions |  |  | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Nov. 07, 2019 USD ($) | May 25, 2017 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2016 Defendants | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Settlement amount | $ 19 | $ 9 |  |  |
Penalties related to settlement | $ 79 | $ 238 |  |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual |  |  |  | $ 100 | $ 100
CNMC |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Number of defendants | Defendants |  |  | 10 |  |

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