The Black Friday Trials
There are 36 updates in this article series, spanning about 1 year. The last update was 2 months ago.
12 articles listed out of 36 with latest first: (show oldest first)
Bitar Avoids Further Jail Time, Forfeits $40m
In a New York courthouse Monday, Ray Bitar plead guilty via a live video stream from California to charges of fraud and…
Chad Elie Sues Gaming Attorney A. Jeff Ifrah, Alleges Black Friday-related Malpractice
Prominent attorney also alleged to have served as confidential government source in Black Friday investigation.
Continuance Granted in Bitar Case
Ongoing pre-trial hearings in the “Black Friday” criminal case against former Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar have…
Ferguson Reaches Tentative Settlement with DOJ in “Black Friday” Civil Case
$2.35m plus an unspecified amount to be forfeited, but Chris “Jesus” Ferguson admits to no wrongdoing.
Chris Ferguson Black Friday Hearings Delayed as Settlement Talks Progress
Latest court filing describes “extensive settlement conversations” between “Jesus” and DOJ
Black Friday Processor Ira Rubin Continues Appeal from Prison Cell
Convicted “Black Friday” online payment processor Ira Rubin continues to battle against the three-year…
Howard Lederer Settles Black Friday Civil Complaint
Former FTP Director forfeits bank accounts and personal assets, but admits to no wrongdoing.
Furst Settles “Black Friday” Civil Complaint with US Department of Justice
The Full Tilt board member forfeits his trust account and pays $150k fine, but admits to no wrongdoing.
Lederer Refiles Motion to Dismiss “Black Friday” Civil Complaint
An attorney for Howard Lederer has refiled a motion to dismiss a civil complaint against Lederer, in response to an…
Chad Elie Twitter Appearance Draws Attention
A surprise appearance by Black Friday indictee Chad Elie on Twitter, accompanied by a smattering of documentation…
Chad Elie Sentenced to Five Months for Black Friday Crimes
Payment processor Chad Elie was sentenced Wednesday to five months in federal prison as a result of charges he faced in…
Former Full Tilt Payment Director Pleads Guilty to Deceiving Banks
Nelson Burtnick, former director of payment processing for Full Tilt Poker and former head of payment processing at…
