Update: John Rogers Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Cites ‘Greed’
John Rogers of North Little Rock, who federal prosecutors say defrauded investors by offering a phony Heisman Trophy as collateral for a $100,000 loan, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He says his motivation was "greed" and also admitted to selling inauthentic memorabilia. read more >
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U.S. Attorney in Chicago Charges John Rogers for Fraud
The U.S. Attorney in Chicago leveled long-expected fraud charges against John Rogers, the former owner of Sports Card Plus and Rogers Photo Archive of North Little Rock. read more >
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Creditors Force Sale of Walter Quinn’s Aspen Condo
A new spiral is taking shape in the Lex Golden-Allied Bank-Walter Quinn nexus. read more >
Judge Approves Sale of John Rogers Photos
One of the historic treasures of early 20th century major league baseball is headed toward the auction block, but conflicting claims on the famed Conlon Collection still await courtroom resolution. read more >
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Legal Fallout Facing John Rogers Mounts
A new lawsuit, an expanded fraud complaint, a default judgment and a contempt hearing have added to the legal tapestry woven around North Little Rock businessman John Rogers. read more >
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Bank Documents Illuminate John Rogers’ Dealings
Bank of Little Rock’s position among creditors battered by the financial wheeling and dealing of John Rogers is uncertain. But the $203 million-asset lender was first in line to accuse Rogers of fraud among the growing crowd of litigants pursuing him in Pulaski County Circuit Court. read more >
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Snapshot: A Guide to John Rogers’ Legal Problems
After federal agents came calling at his business and home on Jan. 28, 2014, John Rogers lost control of his chaotic financial world. The known claims against the photo and sports memorabilia dealer total more than $45 million, not counting $49 million in requested punitive damages. read more >
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Red Alert Media Matrix Makes New Offer for Rogers Archive
Red Alert Media Matrix Inc. asked for court approval to acquire the assets of embattled photo and sports memorabilia dealer John Rogers. read more >
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New Lawsuit Says John Rogers Owes $9.6M in Loans, Unpaid Bill
Another collection lawsuit alleging fraud has been filed against embattled newspaper and sports memorabilia dealer John Rogers. read more >
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John Rogers Receiver Michael McAfee Seeking A ‘Prince’
Michael McAfee thinks he’s starting the new year with a bout of sinusitis that will require a trip to the doctor for relief. Banks and other creditors of North Little Rock businessman John Rogers are looking to McAfee to help alleviate financial headaches that began throbbing a year ago — and in some cases even longer. read more >
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Bank of Little Rock Says John Rogers Misused $900K Loan
A second bank has raised questions about possible loan fraud in its dealings with North Little Rock sports memorabilia and photo dealer John Rogers. Bank of Little Rock alleges that Rogers "intentionally misused" money and defrauded the bank after taking out a $900,000 loan in December 2013. read more >
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Jacob Rice Makes Move to Bank of Little Rock as Loan Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Jacob Rice has been hired as a loan officer by Bank of Little Rock Mortgage and will work in its Little Rock location. Rice previously worked for Central Mortgage Co. and as a loan originator for ENG Lending of England. read more >
Bank of Little Rock Teams Up with Kasasa To Offer Interest on Checking
Kasasa helps those financial institutions institute rewards programs in which customers could earn interest on their free accounts or other incentives, including cash back and iTunes downloads. The program can be found in at least 39 states. read more >
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Banker, Civic Leader George Worthen Dies at 71
George Gordon Worthen, president of the Bank of Little Rock, a community leader and a member of a prominent Little Rock family, died Sunday at his Little Rock home. He was 71. read more >
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