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Smith excoriated as he's sentenced for $44.3M ripoff of conservancy
The sentencing caps a scandal involving eye-popping amounts of money and a long-running con game that bankrolled a life of luxury for corrupt leader.
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Luzi’s career day leads William Smith lacrosse to seventh straight win
Taryn Luzi scored a career-high seven goals as the 10th-ranked William Smith lacrosse team rolled to a 21-8 win over Vassar in Liberty League action on Saturday afternoon. The Herons improved to 12-3 ...
Julie Beck, Acting U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Michigan, speaks after William Smith sentencing
Julie Beck, Acting U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Michigan, speaks after William Smith sentencing ...
Sentence ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO William Smith to the max, conservancy leaders say
Former CFO William Smith's $44M thievery was "truly evil," diminished the nonprofit's reputation and exploited trust, ...
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Moving Up Day 2025: Hobart and William Smith celebrate student achievements
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will celebrate Moving Up Day 2025 on May 2 to honor student leadership and academic excellence.
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William Smith, former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO, sentenced to 19 years in prison
A federal judge has sentenced former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith to 19 years in federal prison for ...
These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back
A Free Press investigation found millions owed in restitution to public entities, despite convictions years in the past. Some are paying, others not.
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Detroit’s riverfront dream delayed by $40 million embezzlement
A former executive at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was sentenced to 19 years for stealing $40 million intended for ...