Research assistance needed - folks who misappropriated funds

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Oct 1, 2010
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Marietta, GA
A professor at Brown and who focuses on youth activities is working on an article about people who misappropriate funds from youth organizations - like a treasurer for a league who pockets some of the money instead of turning it all over for the organization.

She's trying to find information on cases like that from all around the country. I think she's partly trying to get an idea of how these cases are handled and how differently they may be handled.

If you know of a case like this that involved the criminal justice system could you please let me know (just respond to me). I can just pass along the info to her, or if you're willing, she would probably love to chat with you about your experience!

Thanks in advance,
 

Greenmonsters

Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
Feb 21, 2009
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New England
Cases involving paid hitting and pitching instructors who teach garbage mechanics are not the focus of this project, correct?!

Good luck to DD on this project. I think we've all heard rumors or at least whispers locally, but substantive details and facts are lacking unless there's formal prosecution, which seems to happen rarely IME.
 
Sep 18, 2011
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When we lived in Ohio (5 years ago) I remember reading a thread on the Ohio Fastpitch Connection (OFC) about someone who misappropriated funds, tournament fees, etc. it was quite the controversy but I don't remember the details and I don't remember if it got resolved. Just a thought, though, that you might want to post your question on the OFC. Good luck.
 
Oct 22, 2009
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I think I've heard of about 3 different cases in my local area. Don't have links, but one city actually dropped their board after it.4
 
Jun 7, 2013
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I am amazed that this stuff happens for two reasons: (1) It's utterly disgusting; and (2) Every time that I have coached or have been a part of an organization I've always taken a loss!
 

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