As reported in the Chicago Tribune (“Collector given 12 years in prison for selling phony sports memorabilia“), John Rogers of Arkansas received a long sentence following his 45-minute statement to the court asking for leniency, at one point stating “I don’t deserve a break, but I’m asking you for one”. Rogers plead guilty to one count of wire fraud in March. Judge Dirkin said his fraud scheme was “breathtaking” and that Rogers “literally told thousands of lies to honest people to have them part with their money”.
Even when Rogers we free on bond pending sentencing, he continued to sell fake memorabilia and was ordered back to jail.
It’s a pretty fascinating read over on the Chicago Tribune site: LINK
Jason DeBord