California Criminal Attorney Blog

Colin Nathanson, 62 of the upscale Orange County community of Coto de Caza was sentenced to 27 years behind bars for defrauding over 2,500 victims a total of $55 Million scheme. Nathanson told his investors the money was being used for a technology startup but instead used the money to purchase homes and golf companies.

Nathanson, was president and CEO of Giant Golf Company and Play Big Enterprises Inc. which sold golf clubs and accessories out of Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita.

Nathanson plead guilty in Ocober, 2008 to 6 counts of mail fraud with a sentencing enhancement. The judge upon sentencing described the victims as losing their entire savings with zero hopes of getting any restitution.

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All law enforcement agencies in Orange County are preparing for Labor Day weekend by staging DUI checkpoints and beefing up patrols starting August 28th.

• DUI Checkpoint – Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.–3 a.m., Fullerton
• DUI Checkpoint – Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.–3 a.m., Dana Point
• Task force operation – Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.–2 a.m., La Habra
• Saturation patrols – Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m.–3 a.m., County of Orange
• DUI Checkpoint – Saturday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.–3 a.m., Anaheim
• DUI Checkpoint – Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.–3 a.m., Irvine
• Saturation patrols – Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. – 3 a.m., County of Orange
• Saturation patrols – Sunday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m. – 3 a.m., County of Orange
• Saturation patrols – Friday, Aug. 21, through Monday, Sept. 7

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Ryan Jenkins, the husband of Jasmine Fiore is still on the lam somewhere in Canada, according to authorities. Jenkins, a Canadian citizen disappeared shortly after reporting his wife missing.
According to Buena Park Police, a warrant for the arrest of Jenkins has been issued in connection with the death and dismemberment of Fiore. Both Jenkins and Fiore were vacationing in San Diego when authorities say she was killed and her body later dumped Orange County, California.
Fiore, 28 a swimsuit model was apparently strangled and had her teeth and fingers removed, according to authorities. Unable to identify her remains with dental records, forensic scientist had to identify her using the serial number on her breast implants, according to Orange County District Attorney Steve McGreevy.
Jenkins, was a contestant on “Megan Wants a Millionaire” as well as “I Love Money” distributed by VH1. According to reports, while he did have a criminal history, neither production company did a background checking into his potentially violent past.
Orange County, California prosecutors have charged Jenkins with one count of murder and have issued a warrant for his arrest. Bail will likely be set at $10 Million Dollars.

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