Former radio exec who embezzled to buy lottery tickets learns he won before he pleads guiltyOctober 2nd, 2009 Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement caseGIRARD, Kan. — A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize.
Kosher slaughterhouse executive pleads guilty to conspiring to make false statements to bankSeptember 30th, 2009 Kosher slaughterhouse exec pleads guiltyCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The former chief financial officer for a kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa has pleaded guilty to conspiring to make false statements to a bank. Mitchel Meltzer is the latest executive of Agriprocessors Inc.
Ex-DEA official pleads not guilty to shredding documents while working for accused swindlerSeptember 18th, 2009 Ex-DEA agent pleads not guilty in shredding caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former drug enforcement official employed by accused swindler Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally ordered shredding of documents in the fraud case.
Hartford mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges; prosecutors want to combine 2 casesSeptember 11th, 2009 Hartford mayor pleads not guilty to extortionHARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford, Conn., Mayor Eddie Perez has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he tried to extort $250,000 from a real estate developer.
Del. man who fled to Central America with 3 daughters pleads guilty to fraud, kidnappingSeptember 3rd, 2009 Del. dad pleads guilty in international kidnappingWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware optometrist who fled to Central America in a motor home with his three young daughters has pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping and bank fraud charges.
NY woman pleads guilty to participating in $2.1M identity theft ring involving Bernanke's wifeSeptember 3rd, 2009 4th person pleads guilty in national ID theft ringALEXANDRIA, Va. — A fourth person has pleaded guilty in a $2.1 million identity theft ring in which Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's wife was a victim.
Ex-Stanford CFO Davis is scheduled to change his plea to guilty in $7 billion fraud caseAugust 27th, 2009 Ex-Stanford exec to plead guilty in swindle caseHOUSTON — The first guilty plea in the multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme that authorities say was perpetrated by Texas financier R. Allen Stanford's business empire is set to be entered in court.
Calif. hedge fund manager pleads guilty to investment fraud, cheating family out of $25MAugust 25th, 2009 Calif. hedge fund manager pleads guilty to fraudLOS ANGELES — The founder and manager of two Beverly Hills hedge funds has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges. Bradley Ruderman pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of wire fraud, two counts of investment adviser fraud and a misdemeanor count of failing to file income taxes in 2007.
Tennessee financial adviser sentenced to 10 years in 1st TARP bank bailout fraud caseAugust 7th, 2009 Tenn. man sentenced in bank bailout fraud caseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The first person to be charged with fraud under the federal bank bailout has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Former Fla. judge linked to stripper pleads guilty to bank fraud by false mortgage applicationAugust 6th, 2009 Former Fla. judge linked to stripper pleads guiltyTAMPA, Fla. — A former Florida appeals court judge who resigned amid controversy over his financial and personal relationship with a stripper has pleaded guilty to bank fraud.
Guilty plea entered by former compliance officer at Connecticut firmJuly 22nd, 2009 Ex-compliance officer pleads guiltyNEW YORK — The former chief compliance officer at a Greenwich, Conn.-based securities company has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. The plea was entered Tuesday by Deborah Duffy.
Ex-compliance boss at Conn. securities firm pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit $131M fraudJuly 21st, 2009 Ex-compliance officer at Conn. firm pleads guiltyNEW YORK — The former chief compliance officer at a Connecticut securities company has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud.
Blagojevich's former chief of staff pleads not guilty to wire fraud in corruption caseApril 24th, 2009 Blagojevich's ex-chief of staff pleads not guiltyCHICAGO — A former chief of staff who served under ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty Thursday in the federal corruption case involving the former Illinois governor.
Lawyer: Financial adviser to plead guilty to criminal charges in first bank bailout fraud caseApril 23rd, 2009 Lawyer: Guilty plea coming in bailout fraud caseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former financial adviser in Tennessee will plead guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case related to the federal bank bailout program, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Criminal charges added in first bank bailout fraud case; Lawyer says guilty plea plannedApril 22nd, 2009 Criminal charges added in bank bailout fraud caseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A defense lawyer says a former financial adviser in Tennesee will plead guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case related to the federal bank bailout program.