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#476 Updated: 9/19/07 11:06 p.m.

For Most, It's Just a Dream: Being Your Own Boss
Survey suggests that most executives wouldn't make the jump, even if they were financially
able.  Full story, CFO.com

Former Red Cross employee charged with embezzlement
A former Mountain Area Red Cross employee was arrested Tuesday on charges of
embezzlement after police and officials accused her of taking more than $165,000 from the
organization.   Full story, citizen-times.com

Gymnastics club embezzlement case back in court today
An Ortonville woman facing an embezzlement charge after authorities say she took more
than $100,000 from a club for gymnasts will be back in court this afternoon for a preliminary
examination.   Full story, freep.com

Dearborn man sent to prison for mortgage fraud
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Dearborn man to more than nine years in prison
and ordered him to pay about $11.9 million in restitution for his role in a massive mortgage
fraud.   Full story, detnews.com

Black's lawyers dispute fraud amount
When a Chicago jury convicted Conrad Black of fraud in July, one question remained
unanswered: How much money did Lord Black and three other former executives of
Hollinger International Inc. actually divert from the company?   Full story,
theglobeandmail.com

Miami attorney guilty of mail fraud in asbestos cases
Louis S. Robles, a Miami attorney, has pleaded guilty to three counts of federal mail fraud
for misappropriating $13.5 million for clients in asbestos injury cases. He allegedly used the
funds to support a luxury oceanfront home, travel and other business investments.  Full
story, bizjournals.com


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