N.J.'s Antoinette (Dina) Hodgson Scams $45 Million.

Patricia Alex, "More Catholic Schools Closing: Could Add Pressure to Public Districts," in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. A1. (More damage to N.J. children.)
Peggy Ackerman, "Sex Ruling Cost Judge: Christie Refuses to Reappoint Over Two Cases," in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. A-3. (Questionable rulings in sex cases by Democrat machine man, James Morley, of Burlington County.)
"Rabbi Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering," in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. A-3. (Rabbi Eliahu Ben Haim pleads guilty to laundering up to $1.5 MILLION for a government informant who admitted the money was dirty. Tuchin's rabbi?)
Claire Heininger, "$140 Million Cut From Rejected School Budgets," in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. A-6. (Who cares about the kids?)
Scott Shirfel, "N.J. Mom of 3 Nabbed in $45 Million Ponzi Scam," in The New York Daily News, June 17, 2010, at p. 18. (ANTOINETTE a.k.a. DINA HODGSON, 58, bilked N.J. investors of $45 MILLION. Alleged underworld and political affiliations are denied, presumably. Friend of Diana Lisa Riccioli? Relative?)
"Wrong Zisa Fix: Law Would Open a Pandora's Box," (Editorial) in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. A-22. (How do they get Zisa off the Election Boad?)
Justo Bautista, "Political Consultant Indicted: Accused of Impersonation in 'Robocalls,'" in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. L-1. (I wonder whether calls were made to my home number from these 'robocallers' set up by Kevin Collins, 39, a former Wood-Ridge resident and political trickster as well as, alleged, computer criminal.)
Mathew Van Deussen, "Ridgefield Mayor Challenges Recall Try," in The Record, June 18, 2010, at p. L-6. (Mr. Suarez still refuses to step down or to return the so-called "bribe money.")

"A New Jersey mother of three ran a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $45 MILLION -- and then blew much of it gambling, federal prosecutors say."

"Antoinette (Dina) Hodgson, 58, solicited millions from investors in New York and New Jersey between 2006 and 2009 for her real estate business, but 'used those funds to repay other investors or for her own purposes,' documents filed in Manhattan federal court say."

"She invested $700,000 in an Arizona Dunkin Doughnuts franchise and 'spent hundreds of thousands of dollars at casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas,' the papers say."

"Defense lawyer Jack Arsenault said the feds are blowing the case out of proportion."

What the hell. Nobody's perfect. Besides, she pays cash. Right, Jack? I bet that cash belongs to other people. Heh, heh, heh ... badda bing, badda boom.

"Hodgson, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy, and released on $6 MILLION bond secured with 24 properties."

Some of these properties may even belong to "Ms. Hodgson." What's her single name, "Corleone"?

"She faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted."

They're blowing this out of proportion. Where's the sense of humor of the U.S. Attorney's Office? Say hello to Diana, Antoinette. Red fingernails?