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Alleged Ponzi schemer Donnelly remains jailed

by Courteney Stuart
published 10:45pm Thursday Mar 19, 2009
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Donnelly attorney John Davidson (pictured here March 12 in front of the federal courthouse) says he expects his client John Donnelly will request bail in the near future. FILE PHOTO BY LINDSAY BARNES

The man accused of running an $11 million Ponzi scheme will remain behind bars for the immediate future. John M. Donnelly, a motorcycle racing enthusiast, appeared briefly in federal court this afternoon for a previously scheduled preliminary examination and bond hearing. Through his attorney, John Davidson (pictured left), Donnelly waived his right to a preliminary hearing and did not request bond immediately. “This man should be home with his children,” says Davidson, who says he expects to request bail for Donnelly once government prosecutors finish sharing information regarding the charges against his client. Donnelly’s assets have been frozen as part of the case against him. Donnelly’s case will next be considered by a grand jury. Future court dates have not yet been set.

  • NYK007 March 20th, 2009 | 12:48 am

    Hi guys,
    I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone. Thanks
    NYK
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  • NYK007 March 20th, 2009 | 12:50 am

    Hi guys,
    These days, through the progressive thinking being used and promoted, nearly everyone and also counting the rapid growth of baby boomers can boost their wealth and make their retirement years a prosperous one by generating a passive income. Thanks
    NYK
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  • Never Been to a Game March 20th, 2009 | 8:51 am

    I thought a Ponzi Scheme was a trick that the tough, short Jewish guy in “Happy Days” used to get chicks up to his apartment above the Cunningham’s garage?

  • Never Been to a Game March 20th, 2009 | 9:01 am

    Postscript: Lawyers are a treat! “This man should be home with his children.” Has anyone checked their piggybanks?

  • Nonsense March 20th, 2009 | 9:15 am

    I agree with the attorney. This man should be home playing with his kids and teaching them how to balance a checkbook and the attorney should fill in for him in jail. What a wonderful world this would be!

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