Patch Flash: Dixon Comptroller Embezzled Millions, Spent on Horse Breeding Says FBI
Chicagoland news to talk about: North Chicago cop fired for role in alleged beating death.
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A bookkeeper who handled the City of Dixon’s finances is charged with embezzling $30 million in public funds. Federal prosecutors say Rita Crundwell, 58, spent the money on her nationally known quarter horse breeding operation.
Documents amassed by a Seattle-based law firm show that although the Irish Christian Brothers knew one of its members may have molested students at Brother Rice High School, in south suburban Oak Lawn, they still sent him to other schools. The allegations came to light after a bankruptcy filing by the Irish Christian Brothers in an attempt to cap any damages from former students filing claims alleging sexual or physical abuse by members of the religious order who taught at the high schools.
Two of seven North Chicago police officers suspected to have been involved in the beating death of Darrin Hanna faced disciplinary action Friday, while their other colleagues returned to their previous posts. Officer Brandon Yost, a six-year veteran of the force was to be discharged immediately from his position, while Arthur Strong, a seven-year veteran, will be suspended for 30 days without pay, North Chicago Police Chief James Jackson announced Friday. Hanna's death was officially attributed to several factors, including physical trauma and restraint and cocaine use that exacerbated his existing sickle cell anemia, but Hanna's family believed police officers involved should be held responsible.
An Elgin mom is facing criminal charges after police say she encouraged her teenage daughter to beat up another girl, then videotaped the assault that followed. Police say the 16-year-old daughter of Anita Joost, 46, had been arguing with a 15-year-old girl when Joost encouraged her daughter to "kick her ass" and arranged for the girls to settle their differences physically
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3:04 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012
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As I indicated in comments when the story first broke; I was shocked when I thought the figure was $30M, now at $53M words can’t describe whatever it is that I’m feeling/thinking. If I didn’t know any better I would think that the town literally handed Ms. Crundwell the checkbook and said “…have at Rita. Cut those checks as fast as you can. Git er done!” But seriously, I previously posted the below comment elsewhere but it is fitting that I share it here as well. It also pertains to public corruption that the citizenry should be aware of.
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Next stop Gainesville, Fla. (i.e. "Gator Country"). “Why specifically?”, you ask.
Because in Alachua County, within recent months, numerous and egregious violations of law have been committed that warrant multiple criminal prosecutions and other severe government sanctions. These crimes have had all types of deleterious effects including, but not limited to, once again placing the integrity of Florida’s election results (for 2012) in jeopardy. A few of the things that are central to this issue are:
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David P. Kreider [Mr. Kreider, a proven criminal, is a corrupt Alachua County Court judge. This criminally-corrupt judge also happens to be both (a) one of the circuit's former prosecutors and (b) a former Division Chief for the State Attorney's Office.]
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Robert Roundtree, Chief Judge for Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit (he recently replaced the
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3:06 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012
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embattled Martha Lott who resigned from her chief judge post subsequent to becoming embroiled in this scandal which has started to implode; her resignation was announced on 04/09/2012 and was reported to have gone into effect on 04/05/2012)
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Spencer Mann, Chief Investigator for the State Attorney’s Office of Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit
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William "Bill" Cervone, State Attorney for Florida's 8th Judicial Circuit
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The conspiracy / scandal related to the "Gibson Case"
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The two irrefutable reports and extensive corroborating evidence that is in the possession of agencies, including those within Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit (and the aforementioned Spencer Mann and Chief Judge’s office). The comprehensive reports and evidence span a total of more than 100 pages and in-depthly detail criminal activities carried out under the color of law by criminal/judge David P. Kreider and various other co-conspirators.
http://www.complaints.com/2012/march/14/Corrupt_Judge_David_P._Kreider_now_taints_the_ele_264712.htm
This is the gateway to serious corruption and a major cover-up attempt.
Nightcrawler
6:33 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012
The latter portion of the above post seems to be a "robo-post" of some sort. Do a search and you'll find it all over the map, popping up in really odd places - none of which seems to be a real news piece from a legitimate news organization.