Reformed convict part of Petters probe

  • Article by: JON TEVLIN , Star Tribune
  • Updated: October 4, 2008 - 8:27 PM

Millionaire Frank Vennes Jr. once gave inspirational talks to prisoners but is now under investigation.

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mekasterOct. 4, 08 7:09 PM

Most people don't deserve a first chance, much less a second. Have a nice day.

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kdawg1959Oct. 4, 08 8:08 PM

The business partner, investors, all the people involved with these goofballs deserve what they are getting. Too bad for the working person in these companies that had no clue.

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companygypsyOct. 4, 08 8:31 PM

"He's been, in my observation, very straight up," Spoken like a true, retained, attorney.

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weewillyOct. 4, 08 8:35 PM

Money-laundering, tax cheating, lying, stealing, thieving Republican dirtballs.

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thatdudeOct. 4, 08 8:42 PM

Here are a couple observations to consider. This man has not been arrested or charged with anything. He is under investigation, but due to crimes of 20 years ago, people assume he is guilty of this. The items taken (jewels, gold, etc.) from his home were inventory from his business. If he is innocent, it is an absolute crime that the government stripped his house the way they did. To add insult to injury, they are obvoiusly leaking info to reporters. In the whirlwind of all the arrests and charges, this man is still NOT ARRESTED OR CHARGED. As of now, he is victim number one in this fraud scheme. People that are so quick to pile on judgement and condemnation are really showing their ignorance.

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kdawg1959Oct. 4, 08 8:43 PM

Reformed to committ more crimes...... How gullible are we going to be...... Go back to jail and get the Bubba treatment...

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rwertisOct. 4, 08 8:45 PM

Someon should ask Michelle Bachmann to return over $25,000.00 that Vennes has donated to her Congressional campaigns. Over 20K this year. What does Michelle owe Vennes??? Check opensecrets.org and enter Vennes. She sure hated the bailout but she sure likes taking money from convicted criminals.

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saintdonOct. 4, 08 9:17 PM

Born again Christains should always be questioned? Really? Well, I am quite sure there are crooks in every denomination. I find it quite hateful you would just point at Pentacostals. Priests...oh no. Lutheran sexual harrassment in that last month...oh no, but a convicted felon who turns his life to Christ, he's a bad man. Get a life. At least he recognized his sin. Priests in the Catholic church get transfered from state to state to hide their sexual predation on CHILDREN.

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pashookOct. 4, 08 9:23 PM

Have paid tickets to Tampa on Sun Country for March and this past week purchased $300 plus at Petters Warehouse in Mounds View. No complaints about both business's. I am sure this is just the beginning regarding Mr.. Petters issues. I may lose a few bucks on the air tickets but gee, just think about all the employees who have to deal with this BS along with the other crap going on in our nation..

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janderson2Oct. 4, 08 9:44 PM

Vennes Jr. is quoted on the wire tap saying something to the effect of "we've got a paper factory" going here referring to the paper fraud they had going. Just remember...a leopard doesn't change it's spots.

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