Articles About Fraud

Author:
Tom Silva
Posted:
06.30.2011

Blagojevich Verdict: Guilty on 17 of 20 Counts

Disgraced former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty of 17 of 20 corruption counts against him,  the majority for attempting to sell newly elected President Barack Obama’s Senate seat to the highest bidder.  After leaving the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago, Blagojevich said “Patti and I are obviously very disappointed.  I frankly am stunned.” […]

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Author:
Tom Silva
Posted:
03.17.2010

“Madoff” Name Brings Death Threats; Daughter-in-Law Seeks Change

The Bernard Madoff affair is the scandal that keeps on giving.  In the latest twist, Madoff’s daughter-in-law, Stephanie, is seeking legal approval to change her surname to Morgan to protect herself and her two young children against death threats, embarrassment and humiliation. In legal filings made in Manhattan, Stephanie Madoff says that her father-in-law, who […]

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