Judge Kyle read the verdict;, guilty on all twenty counts.
Tom Petters showed no emotion as judge completed the formalities and dismissed the jury.
Judge Kyle read the verdict;, guilty on all twenty counts.
Tom Petters showed no emotion as judge completed the formalities and dismissed the jury.
A jury today found Tom Petters guilty of all 20 felony counts, ending the largest fraud case in Minnesota state history.
Petters, wearing a dark gray suit, white shirt and burgundy tie, showed no emotion as the verdict was read late this afternoon by U.S. District Judge Richard Kyle. Sentencing is expected in a couple of months.
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Deliberations in the fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters resumed for a fifth day Wednesday.
The jury broke Tuesday evening after spending about 24 1/2 hours discussing the charges and evidence in the case since closing arguments last week.