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Father of Chelsea's Boyfriend in Prison for Fraud, Scams
The Blotter (ABC) ^ | Dec. 8, 2006 | Brian Ross

Posted on 12/08/2006 10:04:50 AM PST by End Times Sentinel

Father of Chelsea's Boyfriend in Prison for Fraud, Scams

December 08, 2006 9:59 AM

Brian Ross and Joseph Rhee Report:

Mezvinsky_chelsea_nr If reports are true that Chelsea Clinton and her boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky are considering marriage, the father of the groom won't be able to attend the wedding until he is released from prison in November 2008.

Ed Mezvinsky, a former Iowa Congressman, is serving a seven-year sentence for fraud after getting caught up in a series of Nigerian e-mail scams.

Initially, Mezvinsky became the victim of "just about every different kind of African-based scam we've ever seen," federal prosecutor Bob Zauzmer told 20/20 for a report to be broadcast this evening.

But then, says Zauzmer, Mezvinsky began to steal from clients and even his own mother-in-law to raise the money to try yet another scheme.

"He was always looking for the home run. He was always trying to find the business deal that would make him as wealthy as all the people in his social circle," said Zauzmer.

After leaving Congress, Mezvinsky moved to Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs with his wife Marjorie Margolies, a former television reporter, who won a seat in Congress herself.

"They were seen as people of means; they were a legitimate power couple," said Gar Joseph, a political columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News.

The Mezvinkskys were also close to Bill and Hillary Clinton and were frequent guests at White House state dinners.

Prosecutors say Mezvinsky used his connections to the Clintons and his son's social relationship with Chelsea to persuade people to give him money to participate in the scams.

Mezvinsky traveled to Nigeria numerous times and ultimately lost more than $3 million as a victim of the scammers.

Prosecutors say Mezvinsky fell particularly hard for what is known as the "black money" scam.  Victims are told millions of dollars have been coated with black ink so the money could be smuggled out of Nigeria.

The scammers then offer to sell a special, expensive chemical to remove the black ink so the currency can be used.

Prosecutors say Mezvinsky fell for at least three separate "black money" schemes that he thought would bring him millions.

Mezvinsky declined requests sent to him in prison to speak with ABC News and also instructed his lawyer not to speak with ABC News. His wife, Marjorie Margolies, declined to comment "in the interest of the children."



TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: chelsea; clinton; socialistcrookretard
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Couldn't find this already posted, kinda surprised.

Owl_Eagle

If what I just wrote made you sad or angry,
it was probably just a joke.


1 posted on 12/08/2006 10:04:52 AM PST by End Times Sentinel
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To: Owl_Eagle

Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.


2 posted on 12/08/2006 10:05:53 AM PST by Patrick1
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To: Owl_Eagle

YOu know what you get when you cross a crooked politician with a sleazy lawyer?


3 posted on 12/08/2006 10:05:55 AM PST by BenLurkin ("The entire remedy is with the people." - W. H. Harrison)
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To: Owl_Eagle

The Clintons just cant get away from crime, can they?


4 posted on 12/08/2006 10:06:46 AM PST by cardinal4
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To: Owl_Eagle
They'd make a great clan!

I wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea was involved or that it was HER idea. Look at what Hill and Bill got away with.
5 posted on 12/08/2006 10:07:14 AM PST by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God) .)
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To: Owl_Eagle

The apple is from the tree
... same, same
.
It's a family tradition
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1749951/posts


6 posted on 12/08/2006 10:07:20 AM PST by IrishMike (Democrats .... Stuck on Stupid, RINO's ...the most vicious judas goats)
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To: Owl_Eagle

Women always look for Daddy in their future husbands. Sounds like she's on the right track.


7 posted on 12/08/2006 10:07:20 AM PST by atomicpossum (Replies must follow approved guidelines or you will be kill-filed without appeal.)
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To: Owl_Eagle

Chelsea's father should also be in jail for fraud and scams.


8 posted on 12/08/2006 10:08:05 AM PST by AmusedBystander (Republicans - doing the work that Democrats won't do since 1854.)
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To: Owl_Eagle
Prosecutors say Mezvinsky used his connections to the Clintons and his son's social relationship with Chelsea to persuade people to give him money to participate in the scams.
9 posted on 12/08/2006 10:08:22 AM PST by jimbo123
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To: atomicpossum

Just what I was thinking.


10 posted on 12/08/2006 10:08:55 AM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: Owl_Eagle

I saw this posted on Ariana's site when I was over looking for the Rush story. Gosh, she must not like Herself one bit.


11 posted on 12/08/2006 10:09:03 AM PST by Miss Didi
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To: Owl_Eagle
Brian Ross and Joseph Rhee Report:

Isn't Rhee Swedish? Didn't he work for Life magazine?

Or is that a different Swede Mr. Rhee of Life?

12 posted on 12/08/2006 10:09:20 AM PST by N. Theknow ((Kennedys - Can't drive, can't fly, can't ski, can't skipper a boat - But they know what's best.))
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To: Owl_Eagle

Looks like the friends of Barack Hussein Obama Osama, Jr. have a friend at ABC...


13 posted on 12/08/2006 10:09:52 AM PST by jimbo123
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To: Owl_Eagle

Gee I wonder what political party this jerk was a member of. I looked over the article twice and didn't see any mention of it!

It must have been an oversight. Yep, an oversight.


14 posted on 12/08/2006 10:09:55 AM PST by Jhensy
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To: Owl_Eagle

The Clintons--the gift that keeps on giving. Is there no end to this trashy president?


15 posted on 12/08/2006 10:10:00 AM PST by Tarheel (Do you remember 9/11, do you remember the LEADERSHIP in NYC? Rudy--2008)
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To: Owl_Eagle

Is Chelesa still jogging near the WTC?


16 posted on 12/08/2006 10:10:05 AM PST by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: Owl_Eagle
If reports are true that Chelsea Clinton and her boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky are considering marriage

Better tell the bridesmaids to watch out for the former Horn-Dog -in-Chief!

17 posted on 12/08/2006 10:10:08 AM PST by Rummyfan (Iraq: Give therapeutic violence a chance!)
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To: Owl_Eagle
If he marries her, he'll fit right into the family!


18 posted on 12/08/2006 10:10:11 AM PST by Clifford The Big Red Dog (Woof!)
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To: nmh

I was thinking the same thing - hey, this clown should fit right in with the Clintons.


19 posted on 12/08/2006 10:10:44 AM PST by Right Cal Gal (I wouldn't believe liberals if their tongues came notarized!)
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To: Owl_Eagle; lowbridge

FYI.


20 posted on 12/08/2006 10:11:09 AM PST by kristinn
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