As part of my ongoing effort to learn about Africa, I read the book 419 by Will Ferguson. It’s about a Canadian who is caught up in the so-called Nigerian scam, and it is also about charity, crime, forgiveness, and retribution. The title comes from the section of the Nigerian legal code that handles punishment… [Read More]
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Keith Gilabert sued me for libel. The suit was dismissed, and he must pay my legal fees. These are facts.
In late December of last year, convicted felon Keith Gilabert sued me for libel over this post, in which I recounted his fraud. Today, Judge King of the Central District of California dismissed the suit, with prejudice, and ordered Gilabert to repay my legal expenses. You can read the order here: Docket 52-0 – Order… [Read More]
Fraud! Fraud! Fraud!
This Monday brought news of suspected bribery at Walmart and fraud charges against the former head of CalPERS. It’s a useful reminder about the limits of human frailty and of social investing. Walmart is one of the most environmentally conscious companies out there, and CalPERS runs a great shareholder activism program. But both play in… [Read More]
