Nantz scheme collapsed as investors lost millions
Nantz financed real estate bets with the OPM system and used new investor money to pay old contributors. He admitted misery while testifying as Howard Joll, a retired Army veteran, and others described losses totaling $125,000 from the 1999 investments. Jol traveled from New Bern for the court hearing.
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Nantz and team run multi million real estate scheme
James Nantz led a nationwide real estate fraud that drew in 522 investors and totaled about 16 million dollars. Prosecutors say roughly 4 million has been recovered to repay victims while cash and assets remain hidden overseas. Several co defendants received prison terms from 11 to 24 years. Nantz awaits prison after restitution orders and vows to rebuild life.
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Adams pays tribute to late daughter and raises grandson
Victim’s mother, Adams, spoke publicly as her daughter lay hospitalized and near death. She praised her daughter’s faith, will, and courage, saying she is missed and loved. Adams now raises her grandson, calling him a trooper like his mom.
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North Carolina considers inflation tied transport fee hikes
A draft report reviews no increase since 1983 for vehicle registration in North Carolina and proposes inflationary adjustments to driver and truck fees. Whether adopted remains a theoretical discussion with recommendations due next month. Sam Hunt warns tax hikes lack easy support while proposals to shift Highway Trust Fund transfers and create a public transportation trust seed funds for Triangle, Charlotte, and Piedmont Triad projects.
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Sam Hunt
Burlington
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Research Triangle
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