The Black Friday Trials

Last of the Black Friday Eleven sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine for his role in operating an illegal gambling business.

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Shurtleff and Swallow allegedly received cash donations from man linked to processing of online poker transactions.

Wed, Jul 16, 2014

In a New York courthouse Monday, Ray Bitar plead guilty via a live video stream from California to charges of fraud and…

Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Ongoing pre-trial hearings in the “Black Friday” criminal case against former Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar have…

Wed, Mar 06, 2013

$2.35m plus an unspecified amount to be forfeited, but Chris “Jesus” Ferguson admits to no wrongdoing.

Wed, Feb 20, 2013

Latest court filing describes “extensive settlement conversations” between “Jesus” and DOJ

Mon, Feb 04, 2013

Convicted “Black Friday” online payment processor Ira Rubin continues to battle against the three-year…

Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Former FTP Director forfeits bank accounts and personal assets, but admits to no wrongdoing.

Wed, Dec 19, 2012

The Full Tilt board member forfeits his trust account and pays $150k fine, but admits to no wrongdoing.

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

An attorney for Howard Lederer has refiled a motion to dismiss a civil complaint against Lederer, in response to an…

Fri, Nov 16, 2012

A surprise appearance by Black Friday indictee Chad Elie on Twitter, accompanied by a smattering of documentation…

Mon, Nov 05, 2012

Payment processor Chad Elie was sentenced Wednesday to five months in federal prison as a result of charges he faced in…

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

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