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After finding out that the Unique Performance asset auction didn't make nearly enough money to pay the lost wages of the company's former employees, at least those disenfranchised workers held out hope that their ex-bosses would face some major legal ramifications. Or not. Apparently, the the U.S. Attorney in Dallas has informed the Secret Service in writing that it will not pursue the case, despite the fact that company executives had faced 25 felony charges.
Some sort of hope still exists for the ex-employees and customers that justice will be served, as the Dallas County District Attorney's office has investigations underway regarding criminal allegations that Unique Performance had destroyed or removed the vehicle identification numbers of at least 61 vehicles.
[Source: CBS 11 via 67 Mustang Blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Todd @ Apr 14th 2008 6:06PM
Run the names of the owners, who just got off scott-free and are laughing all the way to their off shore bank accounts in the Bahamas, against the Republican National Comity's list of donors - find any matches?
The U.S. Attorney will make some hippy who burned the U.S. flag in symbolic protest, life a living hell for almost a decade, but they won't go after the crooks from Performance? Hmmmm...
Disgruntled Goat @ Apr 14th 2008 6:43PM
Yep, if these execs got pulled over and caught with a doobie they'd be in prison tonight. This is my favorite quote from the story:
"A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service said, "Even though federal crimes have been committed" the federal prosecutor has decided not to pursue them."
Brilliant.
CarbonBlack @ Apr 14th 2008 8:08PM
why was the Secret Service even involved?
That is my question
Brandon @ Apr 14th 2008 9:17PM
@CarbonBlack, probably for money laundry investigation?
jg @ Apr 14th 2008 6:51PM
Classic. I'm with Todd, this sound cronyish.
SPG @ Apr 14th 2008 6:55PM
Wow that's a screw job for some hard working people who are not getting paid.
Nice to see that the best way to get rich is and always has been by being a criminal.
DomManganelli @ Apr 14th 2008 7:00PM
and this is what spawns imitators
Mr.K @ Apr 14th 2008 7:08PM
The law fails again.
Well, not the law, just the people that are paid to enforce it. They should be looking for a new job by the end of the week.
BowserUSC @ Apr 14th 2008 7:15PM
What blatant corruption. Thank you for ruining my country. As the saying goes, love it or leave it, I think I'm going to leave.
LOs @ Apr 14th 2008 7:54PM
Didn't Carroll Shelby get sued in this debacle?
Funny, that lawsuit sees it's day in court but these crooks don't.
Chris @ Apr 14th 2008 8:32PM
No, he's too busy with his charity! hahahhahhaha I crack myself up!!!!
CarbonBlack @ Apr 14th 2008 8:12PM
I really feel bad for the lower ranking employees. The feds shoulda left a bit more!
Gardiner Westbound @ Apr 14th 2008 9:28PM
The usual reason for not charging people is insufficient evidence of wrongdoing.
Mike @ Apr 15th 2008 9:17AM
Clearly you're new to the Internet, where a person is guilty when an allegation is made.