Oh My Fraud

By Greg Kyte & Caleb Newquist

"Oh My Fraud" is an irreverent podcast from CPA/comedian Greg Kyte and blogger/former CPA Caleb Newquist.

The two come together to unpack their favorite frauds and explore the circumstances, psychol... more

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January 15, 2025Meet the Prosecutor-turned-Professor: Sam Buell of Duke Law
At the beginning of his career, Sam Buell knew that he wanted to be a prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York where all manner of crime—everything from mob hits to human trafficking—was occurring. Caleb and Greg discuss Sam’s eventful career that took him from Whitey Bulger to the Enron case which set on the path to being an scholar on white collar crime.
(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(00:36) - Interview with Law Professor Sam Buell
(02:43) - Sam Buell's Early Life and Education
(04:39) - Career Beginnings and Law School
(06:54) - Prosecuting Organized Crime in New York
(19:25) - Whitey Bulger Case and Boston Move
(32:03) - Joining the Enron Task Force
(49:42) - The Psychology of Fraud: Groupthink and Incremental Deception
(58:10) - The Arthur Anderson Prosecution
(01:05:35) - The Trial and Aftermath: Lessons from the Anderson Case
(01:16:28) - Corporate Criminal Liability: The Broader Implications
(01:29:24) - The Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley: Successes and Failures
(01:33:23) - The Future of Corporate Regulation: Challenges and Surprises
(01:37:32) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Connect with Sam Buel
Samuel W. Buell [Duke University School of Law]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-buell-1a7a7b124

Purchase Sam's Book https://buelloncorporatecrime.com/

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
...more
1h 44min
January 01, 2025 The Oh My Fraud 2024 Recap
In this look back at 2024, the guys discuss their episodes, share updates to some stories, and discuss some upcoming changes to the podcast.

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
Sources:
Victims of a $7 Billion Fraud May Soon Be Paid. For Some, It’s Too Late. [NYT]
Ex-Jaguars employee who stole from team sues FanDuel for $250 million for "exploiting" his gambling addiction [CBS]
Ex-Jaguars employee who stole $22 million from team files lawsuit against FanDuel [The Athletic]
Former Dixon, Ill. comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $53 million, released from custody [CBS]
Cryptocurrency ‘pig butchering’ scam wrecks Kansas bank, sends ex-CEO to prison for 24 years [CNBC]
...more
1h 6min
December 18, 2024The Sheriff of Fraudingham
In this episode recorded live for Moore North America’s member appreciation event, Caleb and Greg discuss the case of a sheriff in southern Indiana who had an unusual take on his duty to “serve and protect” his citizens.
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(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
(02:39) - Clark County, Indiana: Setting the Scene
(04:13) - Jamey Noel's Rise to Sheriff
(14:56) - Sheriff's Duties and Responsibilities
(19:45) - Scottie Maples Takes Over
(20:53) - Discovery of the Wiretap
(23:34) - Investigation and Misappropriations
(28:32) - Uncovering Jamey's Vehicle Transfer Scheme
(31:04) - The Simplest Fraud Ever?
(32:45) - Lavish Spending Spree
(34:53) - The Cuba Connection
(37:59) - Arrest and Bail Drama
(44:01) - Guilty Plea and Sentencing
(49:57) - Lessons Learned from the Case
(55:39) - Wrap-Up and How to Reach Us

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
Sources:
Jamey Noel Kept Spending Thousands After His Corruption Arrest: Cops — Inside Edition
How a local sheriff allegedly stole millions — Inside Edition
'You tarnished the badge': Former IN sheriff Jamey Noel sentenced to 15 years in prison — Courier Journal
Disgraced former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel pleads guilty to 27 felony charges — Indiana Capital Chronical
The rise and fall of Jamey Noel — and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way — Indiana Capital Chronical
Median household income Indiana U.S. 2023 — Statista
Statement on Jamey Noel — Clark County Sheriff’s Office
...more
58min
December 04, 2024Free Money: The Legacy of Freedman’s Bank with Historian Justene Hill Edwards
University of Virginia historian Justene Hill Edwards gave Caleb and Greg “a strong B” on their podcast episode about Freedman's Savings Bank. Nevertheless, they were eager to learn more about this Reconstruction Era fraud. Dr. Edwards’s new book, “Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank” tells the story in rigorous detail, the effects of which have repercussions to this day.
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(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(03:38) - Recap of the Freedman's Bank Episode
(06:14) - Justene Hill Edwards' Background
(15:37) - The Origins of Freedman's Bank
(26:50) - Challenges and Expansion of Freedman's Bank
(35:33) - Corruption and Illegal Loans
(50:44) - The Puzzle of Banking: Balancing Loans and Deposits
(53:39) - The Lending Bonanza and Its Consequences
(54:26) - Edgar Ketchum's Confrontation with Cook
(57:03) - The Public Perception and Marketing of Freedman's Bank
(59:07) - The Panic of 1873 and Its Impact
(01:03:25) - Frederick Douglass Takes Charge
(01:11:09) - The Bank's Closure and Aftermath
(01:15:28) - Investigations and Lack of Accountability
(01:21:55) - The Legacy of Freedman's Bank
(01:30:27) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Buy Justene's Books
https://www.amazon.com/Savings-Trust-Rise-Betrayal-Freedmans/dp/1324073853
https://www.amazon.com/Unfree-Markets-Capitalism-Carolina-Columbia/dp/0231191138
Connect with Justene
https://www.justenehilledwards.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justene-hill-edwards-ph-d-265111104
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
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Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
The Freedman’s Bank Forum obscures the bank’s real history [Washington Post]
Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank [W.W. Norton]
Justene Hill Edwards Interview: Unveiling America's Roots & Lincoln's Legacy [YouTube]
The Road to Fraud Is Paved With Good Intentions | The Case of Freedman’s Bank [OMF, Ep. 51]
...more
1h 30min
November 20, 2024Stupid Is as Fraud Does
They can’t all be criminal masterminds. Caleb and Greg discuss four stories of fraud gone absurdly wrong.
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(00:00) - Infinite Stupidity Quotes
(00:56) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(04:49) - Hialeah, Florida: Fun Facts and Fraud
(08:29) - Medicare Fraud Case: Ernesto Cruz Graveron
(21:08) - Cheltenham, England: A New Debit Card
(23:25) - The Mysterious Ladbrokes Deposit
(29:16) - The Stolen Debit Card
(32:37) - The Bugatti Veyron Incident
(43:09) - The Fake Night Deposit Box
(53:30) - Lessons Learned and Where to Reach Us

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app
Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
Sources:
Crime pays for theft victim — BBC
The World’s Dumbest Fraudsters — Journal of Accountancy
Police nab suspect in bank deposit box scam — Tampa Bay Times
Inside the mind of criminals: How to brazenly steal $100 billion from Medicare and Medicaid [CNBC]
NHE Fact Sheet [CMS]
Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage [Medicare.gov]
Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba [DOJ]
Officials: Fraud suspect caught heading to Cuba on Jet Ski [AP]
Bugatti Veyron [Wikipedia]
$1.6 Million Bugatti Veyron Crashes Into Texas Lake [Jalopnik]
Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash-- Original Video- 1st hand account [YouTube]
EXCLUSIVE: Bugatti Lake Crash Owner Buys Replacement $1.5 Million Veyron [Jalopnik]
Trial Of Man Sued For 'Purposefully' Crashing Bugatti Veyron Into Lagoon Mysteriously Postponed [Jalopnik]
Angelina County Man Guilty In Wire Fraud Scheme [DOJ]
Lufkin man gets 1 year prison for false insurance claim in Bugatti case [KTRE]
Man who crashed Bugatti into a lake is headed to federal prison [Houston Chronicle]
...more
52min
November 06, 2024Financial Foul Play: A True Tale from Greg’s Workplace
In this special episode, Caleb interviews Greg about a tricky situation he encountered early in his career as an accountant.

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(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(00:37) - Listener Reviews and Ethical Dilemmas
(04:26) - Greg's Career Background
(05:32) - First Job and QuickBooks Training
(09:31) - The Client's Business and Management
(16:06) - Discovering Financial Irregularities
(18:24) - The Mysterious Loan
(25:39) - Checks and Balances
(35:29) - Firm's Response and Ethical Concerns
(40:46) - The Big Hairy Loan
(44:06) - Transition to In-House CPA
(47:09) - Monitoring the Loan
(50:24) - Revealing the Loan to the Board
(53:57) - Board's Reaction and Consequences
(01:07:55) - "John Bolton's" Hardball Tactics
(01:13:33) - Final Resolution and Aftermath
(01:20:10) - Lessons Learned and Reflections

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app
Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
...more
1h 21min
October 23, 2024Burned by Solar
In the era of climate change, it isn’t just about saving the planet using sustainable methods of energy, it’s about making a fortune from sustainable methods of energy. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the story of DC Solar, a manufacturer of mobile solar generators.
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(00:00) - Introduction to the Unlikely Innovator
(01:00) - Listener Reviews and Reactions
(02:16) - Jeff Karpoff's Early Life and Struggles
(09:19) - The Birth of DC Solar
(12:27) - The Solar Eclipse Generator
(13:36) - Hollywood's Interest and Initial Success
(25:21) - Cracks in the Business Model
(29:30) - The Ponzi Scheme Unveiled
(30:58) - Jeff Karpoff's Extravagant Lifestyle
(32:47) - NASCAR Sponsorship and DC Solar's Rise
(35:18) - The IRS and Investor Scrutiny
(36:29) - Bogus Reports and Fake Leases
(38:18) - Massive Deals and Manufacturing Issues
(39:49) - Fraudulent Practices Unveiled
(53:02) - The Whistleblower and Legal Consequences
(56:57) - The Aftermath and Loose Ends
(58:30) - Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
Sources:
The Billion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme That Hooked Warren Buffett and the U.S. Treasury [The Atlantic]
Massive $1 billion solar power ponzi scheme results in the largest single-owner car collection ever auctioned by the U.S. Marshals Service — including Burt Reynolds’ Trans Am [AP]
Obama Administration Announces Columbus, OH Winner of the $40 Million Smart City Challenge to Pioneer the Future of Transportation [WH]
Federal agents raid home, business of Martinez resident [Martinez News-Gazette]
DC Solar companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Carpoffs leave leadership roles [Martinez News-Gazette]
DC Solar files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, court papers show multi-million dollar debt [Martinez News-Gazette]
Two plead guilty to participation in a Ponzi scheme involving $2.5 billion in transactions and $1 billion in loss [DOJ]
Third Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]
Fourth Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]
Top Executives Plead Guilty to Participating in a Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme—the Biggest Criminal Fraud Scheme in the History of the Eastern District of California [DOJ]
Seventh Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in the DC Solar Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and Nearly $1B in Loss [DOJ]
DC Solar Owner Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]
DC Solar Owner Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]
Pleasant Hill man sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for billion dollar DC Solar Ponzi scheme [IRS]
Vacaville Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar DC Solar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]
Nixon Peabody Gets OK For Deal With DC Solar Investors [Law360]
Berkshire Takes Tax Hit as Victim of ‘Ponzi-Type’ Solar Scheme [Bloomberg]
Martinez Clippers [Wikipedia]
City ends Clippers license agreement [Martinez News-Gazette]
Carpoff’s seized auto collection headed to auction [Martinez News-Gazette]
Nearly 150 Collector Cars Seized in an FBI Raid Head to Auction [Motortrend]
...more
1h 9min
October 09, 2024Airbusted
If you’re one of those cynical people who assumes that multinational corporations are deeply corrupt and only concerned with achieving global domination no matter the cost, then this episode is for you. Caleb and Greg discuss a case of international bribery, the likes of which the world had never seen.
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(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(02:34) - Airbus and the Watergate Connection
(11:02) - The Birth of Airbus and Its Rise
(13:51) - Airbus Self-Reports Bribery Scandal
(18:24) - The Mechanics of Airbus Bribery
(20:22) - Deferred Prosecution and Bribery ROI
(22:38) - Airbus Bribery Scandals Unveiled
(25:59) - Airbus' Self-Reporting and Consequences
(27:36) - The Global Investigation and Fines
(31:27) - Bribery vs. Marketing: A Blurred Line
(41:49) - The Largest Bribery Case in History
(42:49) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
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Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]
Sources:
How the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Came to Be — Corporate Compliance Insights
Early days (1967) — Airbus
History of Airbus S.A.S. — Britannica
Airbus to pay record £3bn in fines for 'endemic' corruption — The Guardian
Airbus to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Corruption Inquiry — NYT
Airbus to pay SFO €1bn in corruption settlement — BBC
Airbus enters into a coordinated resolution of foreign bribery investigation with US UK and French authorities for a total of 36 billion - Mondaq
Airbus Agrees to Pay over $3.9 Billion in Global Penalties to Resolve Foreign Bribery and ITAR Case — DOJ
Four Years and Almost $4 Billion: Airbus Corruption Investigations End with Sky-High Fine — Ropes & Gray LLC
...more
46min
September 25, 2024Meet the Fraud Investigator: Kelly Paxton
Caleb and Greg welcome Kelly Paxton, a former fraud investigator who has worked at both the federal and local level to talk about her career and one of her favorite red collar crime stories.
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(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
(03:47) - Kelly Paxton's Background and Career
(06:52) - Kelly's Experience with U.S. Customs
(12:18) - Pink Collar Crime and Gender Dynamics
(21:42) - Podcasting Journey and Fraudish
(23:06) - Favorite Fraud Cases: Lori Eisenberg
(35:04) - The Benadryl Plot Unfolds
(39:37) - Embezzlement and Lifestyle Creep
(54:44) - Sentencing Discrepancies and Legal Insights
(01:01:26) - Final Thoughts

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].
Buy Kelly's Book!
https://www.amazon.com/Embezzlement-Detect-Prevent-Investigate-Pink-Collar/dp/B08QBYKJR1
CONNECT WITH KELLY
https://kellypaxton.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellypaxton
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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
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...more
1h 7min
September 11, 2024For Whom the Fraud Tolls | Bell, California
Caleb and Greg discuss the case of a small California city tainted by big corruption.
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(00:00) - Introduction to Bell, California
(01:38) - Discussing Salaries in the Accounting Profession
(07:02) - The Rise of Robert Rizzo
(13:22) - Rizzo's Cost-Cutting Measures
(21:50) - Rizzo's Controversial Salary Increases
(28:11) - Investigations and Comparisons
(33:59) - Controversial Salaries Defended
(35:56) - Community Outrage and Resignations
(36:26) - Legal Actions and Arrests
(38:39) - Unauthorized Loans and Misappropriations
(44:51) - Absentee Ballots and Voter Fraud
(50:13) - Trials and Pleas
(01:00:17) - Lessons learned
(01:07:44) - Fraud Discovery and Media's Role
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
Download the app:
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Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
Email us at [email protected]

Sources:
Bell, California [Wikipedia]
City of Bell scandal [Wikipedia]
Bell (city), California [US Census Bureau]
BELL : City OKs Rizzo as Administrative Head [LAT]
In Maywood, a quiet changing of the guard [LAT]
Is a city manager worth $800,000? [LAT]
10 YEARS AFTER THE BELL SCANDAL ARE WE MORE ETHICAL? [League of California Cities]
D.A. investigating why Bell council members get nearly $100,000 a year for a part-time job [LAT]
Bell council used little-noticed ballot measure to skirt state salary limits [LAT]
Californians Protest City Manager’s $800,000 Salary [Bloomberg]
Bell leaders hauled off in cuffs [LAT]
California’s Bell Used as ‘Cash Drawer,’ Chiang Says [Bloomberg]
How Bell hit bottom [LAT]
California city manager's pension could top $30 million [Reuters]
Bell officials won't receive massive pensions [ABC7]
Differing views of CA official: Crook or victim? [AP]
Bell corruption trial: Mixed verdicts, 1 ex-councilman acquitted [LAT]
Bell corruption verdicts, charges [LAT]
Photos: Arrests in Bell [LAT]
Five Former Bell Officials Accept Plea Deal In Corruption Case [CBSLA]
Robert Rizzo blames assistant for Bell corruption, gets prison [LAT]
In Spaccia defense, a simple premise: Her high pay wasn’t a crime [LAT]
Former Chief Administrative Officer For City Of Bell Agrees To Plead Guilty To Conspiracy And Tax Charges In Plot To Avoid Income Taxes [DOJ]
Bell corruption case ends, last defendant gets a year in jail [LAT]
Former Chief Administrative Officer For City Of Bell Sentenced To Federal Prison For Cheating IRS To Avoid Taxes On Corrupt Activities [DOJ]
Bell must give up $2.9 million in illegal property taxes [LAT]
California Board of Accountancy Update Fall 2012 [CBA]
...more
1h 9min

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