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4/16/2007
The Case for David Stockman
Reagan-era public official and former Collins & Aikman CEO, David Stockman isn't taking his recent indictment on fraud charges lying down. Calling the prosecution "amateur hour," Stockman spoke with the New York Times about how he plans to fight the fraud charges against him, charges that had loomed for months before a formal indictment was finally handed down.

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3/27/2007
Stockman Securities Fraud Charges Become Official
David Stockman, who served in the Reagan administration from 1981 to 1985, has been accused of perpetrating securities fraud. Stockman along with other executives of automotive manufacturer Collins & Aikman is accused of to mislead investors while inflating earnings. The fraud charges had been teased since at least late last year.

Stockman formerly served as chairman and chief executive Collins & Aikman and is also the co-founder of a private-equity firm - one of the largest shareholders in the auto-parts company.

Collins & Aikman itself has already reached settlements, with both the SEC and the U. S, Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The deal, announced earlier this week, allows Collins and Aikman to avoid prosecution and substantial fines.

Check out more on the Stockman indictment via the Chicago Tribune.

-- MDT

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12/14/2006
Former Collins & Aikman CEO Facing Criminal Charges
A former Michigan congressman and Reagan-era public official is facing a criminal indictment relating to his time as CEO of auto supplier Collins & Aikman. David Stockman became CEO of C&A in 2003, after having orchestrated a buyout of the firm in 2001.

Federal investigators are interested in a variety of perhaps overly optimistic statements Stockman made in 2005 about C&A's health in the months before the company declared bankruptcy. Stockman will also likely face an SEC probe into and civil charges arising from his activities during that time. It is thought Stockman may be indicted as soon as January '07.

More here.

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