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Allen Ferguson sentenced to 14 months

Mary Rutherfoord Mercer Ferguson supports her husband, Allen Mead Ferguson, as the enter the federal courthouse on West Broad Street before his sentencing.

The bankrupt former businessman and philanthropist, who must also pay $2.94 million in restitution, apologized in court for the pain he caused and said he “will live with that remorse the rest of my life.”

Ferguson’s friends plead for leniency

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A letter-writing campaign looks to avert jail for former investment banker Allen Mead Ferguson on money laundering and mail fraud charges.

Colonial Downs wants lawsuit scratched

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A local horse track is trying to buck off a federal lawsuit that alleges trademark infringement and false advertising.

Allen Ferguson pleads guilty to fraud

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Allen Mead Ferguson gave his plea in federal court Wednesday on charges of mail fraud and money laundering. He faces up 40 years in federal prison.

Allen Ferguson charged with fraud

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The bankrupt former head of a Richmond investment firm is facing federal criminal charges more than a year after admitting he lied to several banks about his wealth to keep borrowing money.

What happened to the money?

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At his sentencing hearing, convicted fraudster John Ross Greer’s home and health are shown to be in disrepair, leaving a big question.

Lawyers go where the oil flows

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Several local lawyers recently made the leap from one of the oldest legal institutions in Richmond to the one of the fastest growing firms in town.

Block party

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The spoils of two convicted Richmond scammers will soon be up for grabs at an auction that coincides with an anniversary celebration.