U.S.A. v. Poole, Goldfish Farms, Inc.

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OUTCOME: Negotiated Plea for Corporation, 1 Count Wire Fraud, No individuals were charged.

Allegations: Hobbs Act and Wire Fraud, Violations against individual owners and corporations - 2 year investigation. Negotiated Plea – Corporation – 1 Count of Wire Fraud • This case involved a ... two year investigation by the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, based in Cleveland, Ohio. After months of investigation, Mr. Hampton was able to convince the Department of Justice to allow one corporation to plead to a fine. No individuals were ever charged as a result of this investigation.