Reed Slatkin
Reed Slatkin was a respected Scientology minister when he defrauded investors of millions of dollars in a massive Ponzi scheme.
Reed Slatkin in the News
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| June 26, 2001 | (FBI raids Slatkin's home) | Los Angeles Times: (FBI raids Slatkin's home) | |
| December 2, 2003 | Ex-Slatkin Associate Is Sentenced in Scam | A former associate of Santa Barbara investment scam artist Reed Slatkin was sentenced to five months in federal custody and five months of home detention for obstructing a federal probe and lying to investigators. Morrow in September sentenced Slatkin to 14 years in federal prison for his scheme, which targeted many members of the Church of Scientology. | |
| May 26, 2001 | FBI Agents Search Slatkin's Home | Los Angeles Times: FBI Agents Search Slatkin's Home | |
| January 9, 2002 | Icon Accused of Fleecing Celebrities | U.S. security regulators trying to piece together an investment scam that reached the highest levels of Hollywood - and a number of unsuspecting Canadians - have banned the alleged operator from ever associating with a financial advisor. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission handed down the punishment following negotiations with former Wall Street icon Reed E. Slatkin, who is accused of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history. Authorities say Mr. Slatkin, an ordained minister in the Church of Scientology, offered people huge returns on investments. | |
| August 9, 2001 | Judge puts Slatkin assets up for sale | Santa Barbara News-Press: Judge puts Slatkin assets up for sale | |
| May 21, 2001 | Outlook Bleak for Slatkin Investors | Los Angeles Times: Outlook Bleak for Slatkin Investors | |
| June 27, 2001 | Probe Widens as FBI Searches Home of Slatkin's Neighbor | Wall Street Journal: Probe Widens as FBI Searches Home of Slatkin's Neighbor | |
| July 8, 2001 | Scientology helped shape Slatkin's life | Santa Barbara News-Press: Scientology helped shape Slatkin's life | |
| May 14, 2001 | Seeking Answers in Slatkin Puzzle | Los Angeles Times: Seeking Answers in Slatkin Puzzle | |
| December 17, 2001 | Slatkin Acknowledged Fabrications in 1988 Note | For 16 years, EarthLink Inc. co-founder Reed Slatkin ran an investment fund that eventually took in $593 million from around 800 people, including many Hollywood celebrities. But back in 1988, Mr. Slatkin made a startling admission in a handwritten note: "Instead of working on stocks, I was working on fabricating statements." This acknowledgment was discovered by lawyers for Mr. Slatkin's clients who are looking into his rise and sudden fall. | |
| August 11, 2001 | Slatkin claims homestead exemption on property | Santa Barbara News-Press: Slatkin claims homestead exemption on property | |
| July 26, 2001 | Slatkin Half a Billion Short, Court Trustee's Report Says | Los Angeles Times: Slatkin Half a Billion Short, Court Trustee's Report Says | |
| May 4, 2001 | Slatkin Hinted in Early 2000 of Trouble With SEC | Los Angeles Times: Slatkin Hinted in Early 2000 of Trouble With SEC | |
| June 28, 2001 | Slatkin investigation widens | Santa Barbara News-Press: Slatkin investigation widens | |
| June 2, 2001 | Slatkin Is in Plea Bargain Discussions | Los Angeles Times: Slatkin Is in Plea Bargain Discussions | |
| July 27, 2001 | Slatkin may be half a billion short | Santa Barbara News-Press: Slatkin may be half a billion short | |
| July 31, 2001 | Slatkin refuses to answer as angry creditors fume | Santa Barbara News-Press: Slatkin refuses to answer as angry creditors fume | |
| July 31, 2001 | Slatkin Takes the Fifth at Bankruptcy Hearing | Los Angeles Times: Slatkin Takes the Fifth at Bankruptcy Hearing | |
| July 31, 2001 | Slatkin Trustee Warns Investors Their Recovery Chances Are Slim | Wall Street Journal: Slatkin Trustee Warns Investors Their Recovery Chances Are Slim | |
| June 8, 2001 | Slatkin woes take toll on 2 major banks | Pacific Coast Business Times: Slatkin woes take toll on 2 major banks | |
| May 17, 2001 | Trustee Named in Slatkin Case | Los Angeles Times: Trustee Named in Slatkin Case | |
| May 15, 2001 | US Seeks Appointment of Trustee in Slatkin Bankruptcy | Los Angeles Times: US Seeks Appointment of Trustee in Slatkin Bankruptcy |