11 who got $1M bonuses have left AIG

The mainstream media reports that these were supposedly "retention" bonuses. Wha?

11 who got $1M bonuses have left AIG; Obama weighs options - USATODAY.com:

"WASHINGTON — Insurance giant American International Group paid bonuses of $1 million or more to each of 73 employees, including 11 who no longer work for the company, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday."