Former Personal Assistant to Dave Matthews Band’s Violinist Sentenced in Wire Fraud Case The former personal assistant to Dave Matthews Band’s violinist, Boyd Tinsley, was sentenced for pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud in federal court on Friday, January 16th. Getty Andrew Rothenberg, 39, pleaded guilty to one charge of wire fraud for embezzling up to $2.5 million from his long-time personal friend, Boyd Tinsley, who has made millions playing violin for the Dave Matthews Band, which became famous in 1991. Rothenberg has been … [Read more...]
Beanie Babies Creator Sentenced for Tax Evasion
January 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Creator of Beanie Babies Receives Light Sentence in Tax Evasion Case The man who created the popular collectible Beanie Babies has received probation in his tax evasion case. Ty Warner, 69, managed to avoid going to jail on Monday, January 13th. Reportedly, Warner pleaded guilty in October 2013 to the tax evasion charges, after federal investigators discovered that he had avoided paying taxes on $25 million in income by hiding the money in a Swiss bank account. Warner agreed in October to pay $53.6 million as a civil penalty for his tax … [Read more...]
7 Floridians Arrested for NC Mortgage Fraud Scheme
January 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage Fraud Scheme Leads to Arrest of 7 Florida Residents Seven Florida residents have been arrested in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme based in a remote development near Cashiers, NC. Federal mortgage fraud charges against the seven defendants include conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud and multiple bank fraud offenses. Reportedly, the ring leaders of the mortgage fraud scheme are Domenic Rabuffo, 77, from Miami, and his ex-wife Mae Rabuffo, 74, of Fort Lauderdale. Also indicted are Raymond E. Olivier, 52, and Curtis … [Read more...]
Former U of Vermont Employee to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement
January 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Former UVM Employee Agrees to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement Charges A former employee of the University of Vermont plans to plead guilty to embezzlement charges. Jody Farnham, who was an administrative supporter with the school’s Department of Artisan Cheese, was arrested on embezzlement charges after she allegedly stole $185,000 over six years, starting in 2006 and ending in 2012. Reportedly, she altered tuition checks from enrollees in the cheesemaking program. She made herself a co-payee on the checks, then deposited the funds into her … [Read more...]
Three People Indicted for Wire Fraud Against Senior Citizens
January 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Trio of Scammers Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges for Senior Citizen Scam Three people have been indicted by federal prosecutors for a wire fraud scam that preyed on 18 senior citizens in West Virginia and elsewhere, causing them to lose $60,000 in just one week. The 12-count wire fraud indictment was unsealed on Monday, January 6th. The suspects charged are Kacey K. Moise, 38, of Elmont, N.Y.; Charnita E. Ryland, 21, of Montgomery, MD.; and Sheray J. McKay, 21, of Suitland, Md. The wire fraud indictment accuses the suspects of preying on 18 … [Read more...]
Banker Makes First Court Appearance After Embezzlement Arrest
January 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Banker Arrested for Embezzlement Appears in Court for Hearing A banker who disappeared in 2012 was arrested at the end of December on embezzlement charges for defrauding investors of more than $21 million. He made his first court appearance on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014. Lee Price, 47 from Lyons, GA, was arrested on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. He was originally pulled over for a window tint violation in Glynn County. Price was originally held by police for federal authorities on charges of giving a false name, address, or birthdate to a … [Read more...]
Defendant Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Fraud Case
January 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Real Estate Fraud, and Other Charges A former Ohio resident has pleaded guilty to 30 federal charges, including wire fraud and real estate fraud, and has agreed to forfeit $10 million. Haider Zafar was accused of 135 counts in his indictment of wire fraud, real estate fraud, and tax evasion. Allegedly, between 2008 and 2010, he swindled a Washington DC businessman out of $10 million. He also allegedly cheated some players for the Miami Heat out of millions of dollars. A witness at Zafar’s trial in … [Read more...]
Former CFO for Pearl Jam Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft
December 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Former Financial Manager for Pearl Jam Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft Charges A former financial executive with Pearl Jam, who was charged with 33 counts of felony theft in June of this year, has pleaded guilty in federal court. Ricky Charles Goodrich was accused of using his position as Pearl Jam’s chief financial officer (CFO) and his company, Curtis Management, to steal $380,000 from the band over a period of four years before finally being fired in 2010. Seattle Police also allege that Goodrich’s felony theft cost the management … [Read more...]
Federal Gun Crimes Trial Delayed for 5 Points Shooter
December 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Trial Involving Federal Gun Crimes Delayed at Request of 5 Points Shooter The federal gun crimes trial for the man who shot a USC student by accident in 5 Points two months ago has been delayed at his attorney’s request. The defense attorney for Michael Juan Smith, 20, said he needed more time to review the 5 Points surveillance footage because he received more footage than he expected. Assistant US Attorney Stacey D. Hayes agreed with the request. Smith faces several charges related to the accidental shooting of Martha Childress, a … [Read more...]
Two Plead Guilty to Federal Child Prostitution Charges
December 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After Nationwide Bust of Child Prostitution Ring, Two South Carolina Defendants Plead Guilty A man and a woman, who were arrested in July during a huge bust of a national child prostitution ring, have pleaded guilty to child prostitution charges in a federal court in South Carolina. Andrea Bostic and Thomas Tyrell Summers, both 21, pleaded guilty to forcing a 16-year-old girl into prostitution. William J. Gibson, a third defendant in the case, appeared in court but did not make a plea. US District Judge Joseph Anderson accepted the … [Read more...]
