Olde Main closing

[Malty Flannel]

FYI, the owner was sentenced this week: 3 years probation and a $160k fine.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crim...tenced-on-monday/ar-BB13ZZ8n?ocid=hplocalnews

 

[mapnerd]

Wow, shouldn't he get some jail time? Makes me think I'm a fool for filing taxes every year and trying to be an honest, hard working citizen.

 

[ManBearClone]

Wow, shouldn't he get some jail time? Makes me think I'm a fool for filing taxes every year and trying to be an honest, hard working citizen.

White collar crime is generally very lucrative with low risk once you get to a certain donation level.

 

[Cycsk]

FYI, the owner was sentenced this week: 3 years probation and a $160k fine.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crim...tenced-on-monday/ar-BB13ZZ8n?ocid=hplocalnews

He still has some charges for which sentencing was delayed, but it will probably be more of the same. Surprised he has gotten off this lightly.

"He also plead guilty to similar tax charges on Nov. 15 in U.S. District Court in Des Moines, and according to Rachel Scherle, an assistant attorney in the Southern District of Iowa, U.S. Attorneys Office, said in an email statement to the Tribune Griffen's March 24 sentencing date has been continued."

 

[CTTB78]

Wow, shouldn't he get some jail time? Makes me think I'm a fool for filing taxes every year and trying to be an honest, hard working citizen.

Had to be a combination of a good lawyer and a weak judge. My neighbor got to spend time in the pen down in Kansas for a far less serious tax case.

 

[SCNCY]

You would think with him missing his court dates and running from the law, that they would have gone harder and put him in prison for a little while.

But as others have said, white collar crimes are way on the lighter side of sentencing.

 

[Pat]

Four months on the Federal charges:

Griffen Gets 4 Months in Prison As Plan to Reopen His Former Bars Inches Forward

Find all of our reporting on the fallout from Scott Griffen’s dishonest business practices by clicking this link. After presenting himself as a longtime victim of circumstances that began at the ag…

iowainformer.com

 

[usedcarguy]

That's $37.5k per month plus restitution for which he's never going to make. Helluva deal for 4 only months of your life.

 

[Pat]

Thread resurrection: “Sam’s Place” is opening in the Corner Pocket location, and has started posting on the Facebook page. Sam Touzani is listed as the sole proprietor on the liquor license application. He appears to be an accountant/bookkeeper/tax preparer. Building still appears to be owned by Griffin’s daughter. Anyone familiar with Sam?

 

[RoseClone]

Thread resurrection: “Sam’s Place” is opening in the Corner Pocket location, and has started posting on the Facebook page. Sam Touzani is listed as the sole proprietor on the liquor license application. He appears to be an accountant/bookkeeper/tax preparer. Building still appears to be owned by Griffin’s daughter. Anyone familiar with Sam?

Pool hall?

 

[theshadow]

From a job board:

Company Name:
Sam's Place

Company Description:
Sam's Place is a new pool hall and sports bar concept, opening soon, in the heart of downtown Ames. Featuring Iowa State (college) and NFL games on our new big screens, arcade games, a new juke box and of course pool! Offering a full bar and pizza from Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company!

Opening day TBD but we anticipate opening this month!

 

[isufbcurt]

https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Sam-Touzani/-1528358376

 

[Saul_T]

From a job board:

Company Name:
Sam's Place

Company Description:
Sam's Place is a new pool hall and sports bar concept, opening soon, in the heart of downtown Ames. Featuring Iowa State (college) and NFL games on our new big screens, arcade games, a new juke box and of course pool! Offering a full bar and pizza from Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company!

Opening day TBD but we anticipate opening this month!

A jukebox you say!?

 

[theshadow]

A jukebox you say!?

A NEW juke box, even.

 

[cedarstrip]

I hope they get a liquor license...

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Sam-Touzani/-1528358376

So, in other words, employees shouldn't need to be worried about getting paid.