Gothamist: Alleged UWS Grifter Worth $100 Million

HUGO_MEGO

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:11:14 -0500

She is filthy rich and knows all the right neo-libs in the city so she will get away with it. There is nothing that can be done. Her money and connections will shield her.

Mr Mel

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:33:06 -0500

I don't believe the fortune came from hustling manufacturers. No way she scammed 100 Million dollars with that con. There has to be more to this story. Either they were monied people for starters or this was blown out of proportion. I'm not saying she didn't hustle people but the one they're accused of is not the basis of their wealth.

felixthecat

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:13:39 -0500

her bail should have been 50 million

HowBoutDemCowboys

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:11:05 -0500

Her kids are falling apart because she did something that has consequences. Maybe they will learn from this. Or maybe they will become little shits even worse than her. It remains to be seen and all depends on if the judicial system works or is just another puppet of the rich.

Felix Hoenikker

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:32:32 -0500

If you boost a $500 car or sell $50 worth of crack you go to jail. Punish her proportionately to the tune of $100M.

Peter

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:20:22 -0500

@ r1b2 - I understand your point, on the other hand legitimate charitable organizations should not find it difficult to establish their bona fide nature.

r1b2

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:31:29 -0500

She should get stiff penalties. She benefitted by abusing the goodwill of corporations, goodwill otherwise reserved for non-profits that do real, good work. Her deception and theft make it harder for these charitable organizations to go to the well at these corporation, reducing the amount of goods available.