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East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months agoOakland man charged with pocketing $50,000 check from Steph and Ayesha Curry meant for local boxing club
Federal charges against Howard Solomon for embezzling a $50,000 donation intended for a boxing club highlight serious nonprofit abuses.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months agoTrial awaits for ex-Caltrain manager charged with building secret apartment inside station
A former Caltrain manager faces trial for misusing funds to build a secret apartment.
His co-defendant, who pled no contest, will testify against him.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months agoFormer director of Oakland youth boxing program charged with embezzlement
Former Oakland nonprofit leader faces federal charges for embezzlement and fraud.
Allegations include misuse of funds for personal purchases and a high-profile donation.
Association's interim director expresses resilience amidst controversy.
Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
1 month agoEx-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out
Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months agoFormer director of Oakland youth boxing program charged with embezzlement
Former Oakland nonprofit leader faces federal charges for embezzlement and fraud.
Allegations include misuse of funds for personal purchases and a high-profile donation.
Association's interim director expresses resilience amidst controversy.
Fundraising
fromMiami Herald
1 month agoEx-COO of Jackson Health Foundation accused of pocketing more than $1M bonds out
Charmaine Gatlin faces serious fraud charges for embezzling over $1 million from the Jackson Health Foundation.
Gatlin's alleged misconduct involves a decade-long kickback scheme and misuse of funds.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoA woman's tragic memoir, 'The Salt Path,' became a bestseller. Now, she's been accused of hiding dark parts of her story.
Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth Winn, lost their home after investing in a family friend's failed business, driving them to walk 630 miles along the coast.
Books
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks agoRussian Lawmakers Confirm New Transport Minister Amid Questions Over Starovoit Death
"The truth will likely never come out, given how unreliable Russian investigations and courts are when it comes to uncovering anything," Ivan Preobrazhensky stated, underscoring the skepticism surrounding investigations in Russia.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoWhatever the truth of The Salt Path, I know why people wanted to believe it | Gaby Hinsliff
The Salt Path, initially framed as an honest, life-affirming story of resilience, may carry inconsistencies regarding the couple's backstory and the portrayal of their struggles.
Women
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoCaltrain contractor sentenced to 60 days in jail for building secret apartments in train stations
Seth Andrew Worden received a 60-day jail sentence and probation for embezzling funds intended for train station renovations.
Worden has expressed regret and aims to make amends after his sentencing.
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France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months agoMarine Le Pen found guilty of embezzling EU funds
Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction could block her political ambitions, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of funding misuse in political structures.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months agoTuesday Briefing: A Shock Ruling in France
Marine Le Pen has been disqualified from public office for five years following an embezzlement conviction, impacting her political future.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months agoWhat next for Marine Le Pen and the French far right?
Marine Le Pen has been barred from holding political office due to embezzlement of funds related to 'fake jobs' in the European Parliament.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months agoMarine Le Pen verdict leaves supporters and critics uneasy DW 04/01/2025
Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to four years for embezzlement, impacting her future in politics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoSan Francisco: Woman admits to ripping off families for dead veterans' funerals
Bella Phoenix, who worked at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, embezzled funds from families of deceased veterans, exploiting their grief and vulnerability.
Retirement
Los Angeles
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months agoLos Angeles dealer Doug Chrismas puts off prison time, visits Frieze while awaiting appeal
Douglas Chrismas attended Frieze Los Angeles despite being sentenced to prison for embezzlement, raising concerns about his self-surrender and flight risk.
fromEater SF
5 months agoLawsuit Accuses Co-Owner of Healdsburg's Michelin-Recognized Molti Amici of Stealing a $23K Bottle of Wine
The sudden closure of Molti Amici underscores the complex challenges that can arise in the restaurant industry, including potential financial mismanagement and partnership disputes.
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