[Enchante]

"this whole VFP operation stole donations that would have otherwise gone to Katrina victims or the legitimate organizations helping Katrina victims

Exactly! That's what we all need to hammer home with every media outlet and federal law enforcement agency until someone takes it seriously enough to tackle these fraud artists!

[cwb]

This looks like some sort of shell game where Sheehan's group found some fellow travelers in Louisiana who could play the victims, and provide cover for the soliciting of donations under hurricane relief. It appears the only people they are helping out, are themselves and those who believe in the cause.