Take Me Out to the Courthouse · Players in the Dock
The Glove in the Garage
United States v. Lenny Dykstra (2012)
Charge: Bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money launderingCourt: U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaDocket: Players in the Dock
Did a bankrupt ex-player commit federal crimes by selling and hiding property that belonged to his bankruptcy estate?
The facts
A former All-Star outfielder who had become a businessman filed for bankruptcy, listing more than $31 million in debts and only about $50,000 in assets. Once a bankruptcy case is filed, the debtor's property belongs to the bankruptcy estate and cannot be sold without the trustee's permission. Prosecutors said he sold or hid items anyway, including baseball memorabilia sold to a dealer and fixtures taken from his mansion. The concealed property was valued at about $200,000.
You have the facts the court had. Guilty or not guilty? Call it in the game with your friends, then see what the court actually decided. Wrong call, you drink.
Citation: United States v. Lenny Dykstra, U.S. District Court, C.D. California (Los Angeles); sentenced Dec. 3, 2012
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