News sources have reported that $1.4 billion worth of fraud has occurred among Lds members in the past few years.
From the article: Krieger gave Merriman a harsher prison term than federal guidelines required, citing his betrayal of family, friends and LDS Church members, and the risk that he might reoffend. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said last year that Merriman had been excommunicated.
The Chargers should have traded this jerk. I hate his “Lights Out” sack dance. He had one or two good seasons and that’s all. He is always getting into trouble off the field. First Tila Tequila and now this. Sheeesh.
Too bad he couldn’t have just printed enough money to pay off his investors...
I provided my understanding of one sort of fraud perpetrated against Mormons by members of a different church who infiltrate stakes ~ and found there were SOME FREEPERS who thought this a totally unwelcome and anti-Mormon intrusion.
They're Still Here guys ~ and it will take the form of a "sound investment" ~ either in property (Leer Jets) or paper (bonds) ~ or a "special tithe that will pay off in future years" (some sort of insurance policy as I undertand it).
Don't give the crooks a chance.
After the Feds get through with this....there will be little left for the victims.
The stake house is a great networking opportunity that can be a difficult tool to resist when you see it in action.
I guess this doesn’t mean anything... “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said last year that Merriman had been excommunicated. “
Well at least he has a good resume builder as a future Anti-Mormon author!
The government seized roughly $4 million in fine art, including Rembrandt prints, as well as antique cars, sports memorabilia and animal trophies collected on safari trips....The assets remain in the government’s hands but eventually will be auctioned, with proceeds going to victims.
A big question, Mormon officials say, is how much, if any, of the contributions paid to the church were the result of fraud, Farah said. And if so, to whom should the money be returned....He used part of his proceeds to amass hundreds of works by Renaissance artists and works by Rembrandt, displaying them in churches or church-sponsored facilities. It's possible, some LDS members say, that his exhibits lured other donations to the church merely out of appreciation....
Related threads:
Man Who Defrauded Fellow Church Goer Pleads Guilty
Ex-Mormon Bishop Charged in $20M Ponzi Scheme
Merriman's church donations may be tainted [Mormon Ponzi schemer's tithe monies ill-gotten?]
That’s a crime and feel bad for the victims. He deserves a harsh punishment just like ANYONE who takes advantage of a position of trust whether it be through a church, organization, etc. There are far too many criminals who take advantate of people who trust them.
Of course we know the purpose for posting this incident.
It’s to show somehow the Mormon church is corrupt, members are stupid or something else to fit the anti-Mormon agenda.
BUT! I’ve read they are ALL such nice people... every one you ever meet... all...
nevermind
Of course he was excommunicated, its a felony. Felons cant be rebaptized until their civil rights have been restored, according to the Handbook of Instructions I have.
Makes you wonder how many Mormons continue to contribute to high end living for the Mormon leadership....they do allot of investment..real-estate both commercial and otherwise. Oh were they to open their books to the underlings! Their would be a grand Exodus from the LDS.....Oops I forgot...they would believe whatever reasoning the leadership might give if that was revealed as they already believe what they should not.
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
Oh my gosh! Imperfect people were being imperfect!!! Make some really obnoxious comments about it! Pretend that somehow this is about Mormons! ANYTHING to attack Mormons! Anything!
Once again, over the top ridiculous anti-Mormon babble on the freeper board. Nothing new here kids.
Tomorrow.... Mormons get cavities! They MUST be worshiping Satan! /snore