DELAWARE — The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tom Stalf had pleaded guilty on July 23 to 15 felonies, including aggravated […]
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Former Columbus Zoo executive sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud
DELAWARE — A former chief financial officer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his role in a broader scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “Greg Bell caved to temptation to enrich himself and his family at […]
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Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent pleads guilty
DELAWARE — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium must pay $90,000 in restitution to the zoo after pleading guilty this morning to six felonies and two misdemeanors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tracy Murnane, 65, of Westerville, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to: Murnane, who was charged in […]
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Former Columbus Zoo Marketing Director pleads guilty in $675K fraud case
DELAWARE — With a trial date looming, the former marketing director for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium pleaded guilty Tuesday to 16 felony counts and one misdemeanor, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. As part of the plea agreement, Pete Fingerhut will pay $675,572.65 in restitution. The amount includes money to be paid to the […]
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Former Columbus Zoo executives indicted for theft of more than $2 million
COLUMBUS — Three former executives of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium were indicted today for their roles in a scheme to defraud the zoo of more than $2.29 million and use the money for personal benefits, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday. “I’m confident that when the allegations are heard in the court of […]