I remember this case. The sheer number of undocumented workers was astounding and reading the article there was a lot more shenanigans with the business. Looks like Mr. Rubashkin took the rap for financial fraud in exchange for dropping immigration charges. Pleading guilty to financial fraud in conservative Iowa was just plain bad legal advice. One thing I’ve learned is Iowans don’t look highly on folks who cheat on their taxes or commit financial fraud.
Wonder why the kosher company chose Iowa to set up shop?