A Minnesota-based sports memorabilia dealer arrested at the National Sports Collectors Convention last summer has pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud charges. Steve Jensen, 40, owner of Vintage Authentics, agreed to the deal with government prosecutors Thursday. A sentencing hearing has been set for May 29 and Jensen has agreed to cooperate with authorities in any ongoing … [Read more...]
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Northern NY Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty; Victimized Collector ‘Frustrated’
A long-time mail carrier in northern New York admits he stole items from customers on his route, including some valuable sports cards. Douglas Harrigton, 53, of Glens Falls, New York, a postal employee for over 30 years, was a letter carrier assigned to the Glens Falls Post Office. He admitted that he stole items from three customers on his route as a letter carrier between … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Guilty Plea; House of Cards; Shop Opening Advice
You might recall the story about the Michigan woman accused of embezzling $1.1 million from her employer and using a good chunk of it on her own fun including an apparent attraction to sports cards. When investigators checked out her house, there were dozens of boxes and albums jammed with cards. Apparently, the evidence was pretty strong. She's entered a guilty plea … [Read more...]
SoCal Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
A former card show promoter who operates a chain of sports memorabilia stores in southern California has pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges. William Alsborg admitted he didn't report over $3 million worth of business income from 2003-2005 from sales at his six Sports Treasures outlets and on eBay. According to federal court documents obtained by Sports Collectors … [Read more...]
Ornstein Sold Fake Jerseys to Auction House, Card Company
The June guilty plea of sports marketing agent Mike Ornstein to federal mail fraud and conspiracy charges involves the resale of Super Bowl tickets at a hefty profit, but sports collectors are more concerned with another part of his activities. Ornstein, a former Oakland Raiders employee who had a close association with Reggie Bush and was lauded in a book written by Saints … [Read more...]
Tennessee Doc Guilty; His Baseball Cards May Be Set Free
A federal jury in Memphis has found a Tennessee doctor and card collector guilty of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. His vintage baseball cards and sports memorabilia may wind up in a government auction. The indictment charged Ross Dubrule, 62, with participating in a conspiracy to illegally distribute Schedule II and III controlled substances from December … [Read more...]
