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The Tom Petters fraud case
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First of four parts
Part 1: The collapse of the Petters empire
Tom Petters, accused of massive investment fraud, has been a salesman since his youth. "He could talk your wallet right out of your pocket," a former boss says. Updated: Mar. 24, 2011 - 04:55 PM
Deanna Coleman
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Petters aide: Everything was fake
Article By: DAVID PHELPS ,Star Tribune Publish December 13, 2011 2:00 AM / Update December 12, 2011 8:37 PMDeanna Coleman's testimony could help trustee recover ''phantom profits'' for those who lost money in long-running Ponzi scheme.
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Deanna Coleman
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Petters insider Coleman back on stand
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish December 12, 2011 2:00 AM / Update December 11, 2011 6:22 PMHundreds of millions are at stake as the trustee seeks to consolidate affiliates in an effort to claw back profits from Petters investors.
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Petters executives agree to give back $8.5M
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish December 1, 2011 2:00 AM / Update November 30, 2011 9:39 PMThe trustee said bonus money given out by Tom Petters belonged to his Ponzi victims.
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SEC charges 2 local hedge fund managers tied to Petters scheme
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish November 10, 2011 2:00 AM / Update November 9, 2011 7:10 PMAgency wants Arrowhead Capital, leaders to be banned and to repay "ill-gotten gains."
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Hedge fund manager indicted in Petters fraud case
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish July 20, 2011 2:00 AM / Update July 19, 2011 10:09 PMFund manager James Fry was indicted, and new charges were issued against Frank Vennes Jr.
Deanna Coleman
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Petters whistleblower Deanna Coleman near release
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish July 6, 2011 2:00 AM / Update July 5, 2011 9:14 PMDeanna Coleman is back in Minnesota in advance of her release next month after serving less than a year for her role in the scheme.
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Petters victims lose appeal over repayment of losses
Publish June 14, 2011 2:00 AM / Update June 13, 2011 9:05 PM-
Two plead guilty after latest Petters indictments
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish April 22, 2011 2:00 AM / Update April 21, 2011 8:18 PMTwo Florida hedge fund managers admit to counts of fraud in St. Paul Thursday.
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Feds indict Petters crony Frank Vennes
Article By: DAN BROWNING and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish April 21, 2011 2:00 AM / Update April 20, 2011 10:57 PMHe is alleged to have shepherded billions into Petters' Ponzi scheme.
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Petters 'clawback' targets seek dismissal
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish April 6, 2011 2:00 AM / Update April 5, 2011 9:08 PMThe effort to recover $1.7 billion in 'phantom profits' from Ponzi scheme is likely to take at least another year.
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Petters' Polaroid gets the OK to be put up for sale
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish February 20, 2009 2:00 AM / Update February 19, 2009 8:53 PMU.S. Bankruptcy Judge Gregory Kishel has given go-ahead approval for the sale of Polaroid Group, one of the few assets of Petters Group Worldwide with tangible value, with bids to open at $42 million.
Larry Reynolds
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Receiver seeks to deny extra expense items for Petters associate Reynolds
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish February 12, 2009 2:00 AM / Update February 11, 2009 11:47 PM
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Assets tied to alleged Petters scam will be sold
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish February 6, 2009 2:00 AM / Update February 5, 2009 8:24 PMTerms were not disclosed in the sale of apartment complexes that belong to a close associate of Petters.
Michael Catain
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Attorney seeks Catain's release from custody
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish February 5, 2009 2:00 AM / Update February 4, 2009 11:28 PMThe Excelsior businessman didn't mean to break the law by taking money in violation of a court order, the lawyer wrote.
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Bloomington accounting firm faces double whammy over Petters, Madoff
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish February 4, 2009 2:00 AM / Update February 4, 2009 9:47 AMInvestors are suing McGladrey & Pullen of Bloomington, blaming it for their losses.
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Opening bid for Petters' Polaroid: $42 million
Article By: DAN BROWNING and LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Staff Writers Publish January 29, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 28, 2009 11:18 PM-
Petters associate ordered to jail
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 29, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 29, 2009 12:39 AMMichael Catain was locked up after a judge ruled he had spent about $14,000 from a car wash business that was in court receivership.
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Sun Country reports $1 million profit
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish January 29, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 28, 2009 9:05 PMA change in its business model and more charter flying brought black ink. The carrier will add a daily Boston flight.
Petters HQ raided.
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Fireworks expected at Petters bankruptcy hearing today
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish January 27, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 27, 2009 8:14 AMAttorneys expect fireworks at Tuesday's bankruptcy hearing as an investment group tries to block the companies' trustee.
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Vlahos: Petters owes us $16 million
Article By: JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish January 27, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 27, 2009 5:25 AMThe owner of Redstone American Grill and his wife claim they're among the alleged scam's largest individual victims.
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Prosecutors say Petters should not be let out of jail
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 24, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 23, 2009 9:00 PMThey assert that a report to the judge confirms the need for custody not only for the fraud suspect but an associate as well.
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Petters, two others accused of hiding or diverting assets
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 23, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 23, 2009 9:34 AMA new filing says Tom Petters and two associates evaded a court-ordered freeze of their money and property.
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Petters again seeks release on bail so he can prepare better for trial
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 21, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 20, 2009 10:48 PMPetters, 0 for 2, makes another pitch to be released on bond. His lawyers say there's no evidence he might flee the country.
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Polaroid's adviser is in a good position
Article By: STEVE ALEXANDER , Star Tribune Publish January 16, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 15, 2009 9:11 PMIf a bankruptcy judge approves, Houlihan Lokey will make money no matter what road its client may take.
A 2009 Bentley Brooklands, for $367,815
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Hot cars, cold times: Petters' ritzy rides losing value
Article By: JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish January 11, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 11, 2009 2:31 PM
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Vennes said to have known of Petters scheme
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 10, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 10, 2009 1:29 PMFrank Vennes Jr., a Shoreview businessman who recruited investors for Tom Petters, found out something was amiss nine months before authorities moved in. Now they want access to his e-mail.
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Lawyers again to seek release for Petters as trial date is set
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish January 9, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 8, 2009 8:41 PMThe Wayzata businessman will be headed to court June 9. An attorney cited new evidence in the latest bid to have bail set.
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Duluth recovery center plans imperiled by Petters scheme
Article By: LARRY OAKES , Star Tribune Publish January 6, 2009 2:00 AM / Update January 5, 2009 10:34 PMA foundation lost funds with which to it hoped to turn a former nursing home near Duluth into a haven for addicts and ex-cons.
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Offer to Petters lawyer sends man to prison
Publish December 25, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 24, 2008 8:26 PMSwindler in Petters' case gets nearly three years in prison.
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A glimpse of Petters' lifestyle in court files
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish December 23, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 23, 2008 11:00 AMReports detail costly homes, cars and amenities that the fraud suspect and his cohorts enjoyed.
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Polaroid is latest Petters firm to file Chapter 11
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish December 19, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 18, 2008 9:36 PMTom Petters
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Attorneys in Tom Petters cases seek $1 million
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 18, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 17, 2008 11:34 PMMounting legal bills raise questions about what will be left for Tom Petters' creditors.
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Deal to buy a judge in Petters case nets a conviction
Publish December 18, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 17, 2008 7:15 PMHennepin County jury convicts man of trying to swindle Petters' lawyer. Man claimed to be able to put a judge in Petters' pocket for $250,000.
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Receiver seeks two Petters condo project foreclosures
Article By: DAVID PHELPS and JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune Publish December 17, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 16, 2008 10:13 PMCreditors fret as Tom Petters' companies founder; Polaroid suffers "substantial losses"and may have to downsize.
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Petters' attorney turns prosecution witness in swindle case
Article By: ROCHELLE OLSON , Star Tribune Publish December 17, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 16, 2008 9:46 PMDerrick Riddle "looked at me like I was a piece of meat," Jon Hopeman said. Riddle, who is accused of seeking $250,000 to help the CEO, is acting as his own lawyer in court.
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Accountant charged in Tom Petters case
Article By: DAVID PHELPS and JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 16, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 15, 2008 10:20 PMJames Wehmhoff of Plymouth is accused of conspiracy to defraud and assisting in filing of false tax returns in Tom Petters' alleged Ponzi scheme.
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Judge keeps Polaroid safe from 3 suits
Publish December 16, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 15, 2008 8:05 PM-
Sloppy signature claim doesn't work for man accused of trying to swindle Petters' lawyer
Publish December 16, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 15, 2008 9:25 PMDefendant claims sloppy signature should set him free. Man is accused of trying to swindle Tom Petters' lawyer.
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Tom Petters' lifestyle anything but cheap
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 11, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 11, 2008 11:42 AMMonthly expenses for businessman Tom Petters, accused of fraud, were about $227,268 a month, according to documents filed in federal court.
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Partner buys out Petters' share of Business Impact Group
Publish December 10, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 9, 2008 8:55 PMTom Petters
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Petters case: Court order halting suits on Polaroid is challenged
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune Publish December 6, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 5, 2008 10:27 PMThe government wants lawyers to keep their hands off Polaroid while it determines whether the firm was "propped up by fraud."
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Petters’ plea to 20 federal charges: Not guilty
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish December 3, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 3, 2008 11:14 AMTom Petters' trial is set for February on fraud and conspiracy counts, but a defense lawyer says it's unlikely he can be ready that quickly.
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Tom Petters is indicted on 20 counts
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 2, 2008 2:00 AM / Update December 1, 2008 11:06 PMThe charges step up the government's case and replace a criminal complaint. A defense attorney says the businessman will plead not guilty today.
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The Petters case: Where did the Bentleys go?
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish November 26, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 26, 2008 1:02 PMCreditors are lining up for the scraps left from Tom Petters' fortune, some of it hidden in the form of fancy cars and condos.
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Sun Country seeks loan from a Petters company
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish November 26, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 25, 2008 8:48 PMTom Petters
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Committee appointed for Petters creditors
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune Publish November 22, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 21, 2008 10:45 PMThey all want to know what's left of his businesses.
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Petters investor targeted in suit by Barclays Bank
Publish November 20, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 19, 2008 11:23 PM-
Mansion of Petters associate for sale; proceeds will be held
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish November 7, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 16, 2008 9:39 AMFrank Vennes Jr., a Shorewood businessman, got court approval to sell his Florida mansion for $5.8 million. A three-bedroom house in Bismarck, N.D., has already sold.
Deanna Coleman
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The woman who brought down Tom Petters
Article By: DAVID PHELPS and JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish November 2, 2008 1:00 AM / Update November 2, 2008 7:16 AMShe came from humble beginnings but quickly grew accustomed to the millionaire lifestyle she learned from and could afford because of her boss and mentor. It was only when she lost faith in the unscrupulous business practices in which she took part that Deanna Coleman turned to the FBI.
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Mansion of Petters associate for sale; proceeds will be held
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish November 7, 2008 2:00 AM / Update November 16, 2008 9:39 AMFrank Vennes Jr., a Shorewood businessman, got court approval to sell his Florida mansion for $5.8 million. A three-bedroom house in Bismarck, N.D., has already sold.
Petters' ex-wife
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Judge keeps Petters behind bars
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish November 1, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 31, 2008 10:59 PMA wary judge kept him in jail after hearing a phone call and of previous legal troubles.
Larry Reynolds
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An associate of Tom Petters posts bail for his own release
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish October 31, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 30, 2008 9:40 PMLarry Reynolds will be subject to home detention and electronic monitoring and must pay for a portion of the costs.
Tom Petters
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Part 1: The collapse of the Petters empire
Article By: DAVID PHELPS and JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 26, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 26, 2008 10:05 PMTom Petters, accused of massive investment fraud, has been a salesman since his youth. "He could talk your wallet right out of your pocket," a former boss says.
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Part 2: Burned: The human toll of the Petters case
Article By: CURT BROWN , Star Tribune Publish October 27, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 26, 2008 10:31 PMFlight attendants, hedge funds and retirees are caught in the wake of the federal probe. "I'm trying not to cry," said a woman who may have lost $100,000 in savings.
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Part 3: Tom Petters: Giving that hurts
Article By: DAVID SHAFFER , Star Tribune Publish October 28, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 27, 2008 11:54 PMCharities that invested with Tom Petters dropped the ball when it came to making wise choices with donated funds, experts say.
Tom Petters, David Spade, Jennifer Petters
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Part 4: Petters fraud case shakes his family foundations
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune Publish October 29, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 29, 2008 5:34 PMThe future of the Thomas J. Petters Family Foundation is in doubt, and another named for his son is bracing for fallout from the investment fraud investigation.
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Five funds blame Petters as they file bankruptcy
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS , Star Tribune Publish October 29, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 28, 2008 8:57 PMFBI agents hauled boxes of unknown items from the Petters building to...
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Petters aide pleads guilty to money laundering
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish October 24, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 25, 2008 9:25 PMLarry Reynolds admitted to creating an account for money from investors who were told their cash would buy electronics goods.
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Judge applies brakes to slew of Petters suits
Article By: JENNIFER BJORHUS and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 23, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 22, 2008 10:44 PMThe process of hacking through the intricate legal chaos of an alleged $3 billion fraud case against Twin Cities entrepreneur Tom Petters has only begun.
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One day, two court dates in the Petters case
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish October 22, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 21, 2008 11:16 PM
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4th Petters defendant may enter guilty plea
Article By: DAN BROWNING and LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 17, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 16, 2008 10:58 PMAn alleged money launderer is given a new charge hinting of a plea bargain. Seven more Petters entities filed for bankruptcy.
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Petters sits in jail 'mortified' yet positive
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish October 16, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 15, 2008 9:55 PMThrough his lawyer, the entrepreneur says he's worried about his family, business and employees.
Sun Country
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Sun Country to pay workers 70 percent of wages
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 16, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 15, 2008 9:55 PMBookings have been strong enough to improve on the original reduction to half wages, but cash still is in short supply.
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Sun Country to walk own path during bankruptcy
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 15, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 14, 2008 10:48 PMPetters Aviation, majority owner of the airline, may sell other assets, including a recently acquired charter carrier.
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Petters' troubles cost jobs at Minnesota Teen Challenge
Article By: CURT BROWN , Star Tribune Publish October 15, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 14, 2008 11:13 PMLayoffs at a Minnesota recovery center among the latest effects of the Petters investment scam probe.
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Petters case triggers two more Chapter 11s
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 14, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 13, 2008 11:29 PMHigh-profile Twin Cities businessmen among creditors.
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Charities might do well to keep cash, forget name
Article By: NICK COLEMAN , Star Tribune Publish October 14, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 13, 2008 9:57 PMTom Petters
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Ministers, nonprofits among the latest investors to sue Petters
Article By: DAN BROWNING and JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish October 11, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 11, 2008 12:32 AMThey say they invested more than $20 million with the former CEO and his associates.
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Politicos give Petters campaign cash the heave-ho
Article By: Pat Doyle , Star Tribune Publish October 10, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 13, 2008 10:38 AM
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Layoffs coming at Petters companies
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 10, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 13, 2008 10:38 AMPetters Group executives focus on saving their businesses as founder Tom Petters awaits trial on fraud charges.
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Petters' political giving
Publish October 10, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 10, 2008 12:10 AMPETTERS' POLITICAL GIVING
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James Lileks: Pardon us if we snicker over Petters charges
Article By: JAMES LILEKS , Star Tribune Publish October 10, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 10, 2008 12:01 AMShould have left a skyscraper, Tom.
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Petters' cronies plead guilty in fraud scheme
Article By: DAN BROWNING , Star Tribune Publish October 9, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 9, 2008 3:13 PMDeanna Coleman of Wayzata, who turned Petters in, and Robert Dean White of Excelsior and Michael Catain of Shorewood admitted to their roles in the scheme.
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Petters will remain in jail while awaiting trial
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish October 9, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 13, 2008 10:38 AMSaying the ex-CEO "has the personality to pull off a flight caper," the judge agreed with federal prosecutors that alternatives to jail were not workable.
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Lancelot investment fund sues and is sued over Petters case
Publish October 9, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 8, 2008 8:17 PMTom Petters
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Lawyers argue over flight risk of Petters
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish October 8, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 8, 2008 2:26 PMProsecutors want Tom Petters jailed until his fraud trial. His lawyer says he won't be a fugitive.
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Petters' colleague to enter guilty plea
Article By: JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish October 8, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 7, 2008 10:56 PMMichael Catain is charged with money laundering conspiracy in what is described as a Ponzi scheme.
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Petters allegedly has $10M Vegas gambling losses
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish October 7, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 7, 2008 10:30 AMA receiver is appointed to run Petters' companies; more investors sue to recover money.
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Sun Country files for bankruptcy
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 7, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 6, 2008 10:46 PMThe Mendota Heights airline said it will continue to fly its regular schedule.
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Reformed convict part of Petters probe
Article By: JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune Publish October 5, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 4, 2008 8:27 PMMillionaire Frank Vennes Jr. once gave inspirational talks to prisoners but is now under investigation.
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Court receiver to oversee Petters' 'entities'
Publish October 5, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 4, 2008 9:25 PMTom Petters
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Petters jailed; court papers say he planned to flee the country
Article By: JAMES WALSH and LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 4, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 4, 2008 4:01 PMAgents arrested him Friday, partly in response to taped conversations showing he had plans to leave the country, documents say. He is held without bail on fraud charges.
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Sun Country warns of shutdown
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish October 3, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 2, 2008 9:38 PMAirline leaders say they expect to survive a cash crisis but warned of layoffs or a shutdown as early as Dec. 1 to comply with a 60-day notification law.
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Oct. 1: Petters inquiry reverberates globally
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish October 2, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 1, 2008 9:20 PMAs investors abroad hear of possible losses, a new lawsuit is filed.
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Federal prosecutors charge former Petters Co. officer
Publish October 1, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 30, 2008 11:23 PMTom Petters
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Sept. 30: Rich returns giving way to panic and fear
Article By: DAN BROWNING and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 1, 2008 2:00 AM / Update October 1, 2008 12:55 AMA nonprofit and a charity that invested in Tom Petters' unconventional investment plan are worried they will lose millions now that the CEO is the subject of a fraud probe.
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Sept. 29: Sun Country workers face temporary 50% pay cut
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish September 30, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 29, 2008 10:50 PMThe airline is squeezed for cash but says it will reimburse deferred wages with interest in 2009.
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Sept. 29: Tom Petters resigns amid federal probe
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish September 29, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 29, 2008 9:21 PM
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Sept. 28: Sun Country won't ask for more cash from Petters
Article By: LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune Publish September 29, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 28, 2008 8:39 PMThe airline's CEO says it will continue its normal flight schedule and won't be affected by its owner's legal woes.
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Sept. 27: Feds' probe puts Petters' success story in doubt
Article By: DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune Publish September 28, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 27, 2008 10:32 PMThe subject of a fraud investigation, the CEO is known for his golden touch and good works.
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Sept. 26: Federal officials: Petters tied to multi-billion dollar fraud scheme
Article By: DAVID PHELPS and LIZ FEDOR , Star Tribune staff writers Publish September 27, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 26, 2008 11:28 PMFederal officials, in outlining their case, call Tom Petters the central figure in a suspected scheme that funded his work and lifestyle. Petters maintains he’s innocent, his attorney says.
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Tom Petters gets back to business day after raid
Article By: LIZ FEDOR and DAVID PHELPS , Star Tribune staff writers Publish September 26, 2008 2:00 AM / Update September 25, 2008 10:23 PMOwner's legal problems cloud future of cash-strapped Sun Country Airlines.
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