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John Rogers, a booking photo from Dec. 3, 2015.
Legal / Media & Marketing

Update: John Rogers Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

John Rogers of North Little Rock was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison by a Chicago federal judge who said the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist was a threat to the public. read more >

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Stamps and seals were among the items seized by federal agents during a 2014 raid on the North LIttle Rock business and mansion of John Rogers. The stamps and seals, gathered as evidence, were used by Rogers to add fake authenticity to bogus collectibles. The FBI believes Rogers returned to his old tricks to produce and sell counterfeit sports memorabilia and other collectibles before and after entering a plea agreement to wire fraud on March 7, 2017.
Banking & Finance / Legal / Media & Marketing

New Frauds Land John Rogers in PrisonLock Icon

Testimony at the Nov. 20 bond revocation hearing of serial fraudster John Rogers shed more light on new evidence uncovered by federal investigators. read more >

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John Rogers may have a stay booked for him at the Federal Bureau of Prisons' 28-story MCC Chicago facility.
Investments / Legal / Media & Marketing

Rogers Goes to Jail to Await Fraud Sentencing

A federal judge in Chicago ordered that serial fraudster John Rogers be remanded to the custody of U.S. marshals. read more >

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