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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1997
Page
4
A Fulton widow who invested with Bennett Funding Group says a salesman assured risk free returns and left her with a diminished Social Security check after her inheritance was earmarked for leases. Employees recall mass layoffs and confusion as Patrick, Bud, and Kathleen Bennett face fraud charges and bankruptcy.
The U.S. Attorney's office notes the criminal investigation continues while remaining tight lipped. Lawyers predict the probe will expand to include additional individuals this year, signaling potential new charges or actions.
The Bennett group, once spanning gambling boats, hotels, and financing, collapsed into Chapter 11 amid fraud charges. Trustees seek to void sales, while Edmund and Kathleen Bennett clash with the trustee over proceeds. Investments face delays as creditors seek answers.
Over the next year creditors expect movement in the bankruptcy with an interim payment, Stolz said. The anger over the bankruptcy and criminal case has grown, with Calarese noting no new information or funds after a year and Bud Bennett's former secretary expressing frustration about their finances.
Albany reports a dispute as Pataki aides seek to evict Lt. Gov Betsy McCaughey Ross staff from two second floor offices. McCaughey Ross calls the move inappropriate arguing it hinders her duties. She notes no contact with Pataki recently. Pataki aides cite maximizing taxpayer space. Aides were found in the offices during a Thursday inspection. The governor’s ticket prospects for next year fuel alphabetic turmoil within the administration.
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