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Religious Scam Case

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Court Upholds Money Laundering Convictions
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court made it easier Tuesday for prosecutors to win money laundering convictions, ruling unanimously in a large religious scam case that the government does not have to prove "overt acts" by defendants. Justices upheld the convictions of two people accused of pocketing more than $1.2 million as part of a nationwide religious investment scheme. David Whitfield and Haywood "Don" Hall were convicted in Florida of conspiracy to commit money laundering. They were leaders of the Greater Ministries International Church, which told people during roadshow meetings that God would double their money.

Posted by Editor at January 12, 2005 11:30 PM