Star scientific to change name within 60 days business. Williams mullen white collar and investigations partner chuck james spoke to the richmond timesdispatch about the significance of jonnie williams, former ceo of star scientific, being granted transactional immunity in the corruption case against former gov. Former star scientific ceo williams lands immunity. Star executive had no idea of gifts to mcdonnells richmond times. Virginia exgovernors trial keeps focus on key donors character paul perito, center, was flanked by his lawyers outside a courthouse in richmond, va. Ken cuccinelli got thousands more in gifts from star scientifics ceo during the past four years than he originally disclosed. Us granted exstar scientific ceo rare blanket immunity richmond. Williams mullen white collar and investigations partner chuck james spoke to the richmond times dispatch about the significance of jonnie williams, former ceo of star scientific, being granted transactional immunity in the corruption case against former gov.
Jene collier recruitment advertising account executive 804. Williams and star scientific have not received any board. Here are some lawsuits that the company has been involved with in the past 15 years. Reportedly billed public for sunscreen, dog vitamins. A new article in the richmond times dispatch notes that earlier this year, star scientific disclosed a federal investigation of its securities transactions, and several of the companys shareholders have subsequently filed lawsuits in federal court and this month in richmond circuit court alleging that the company misled its. The story first appeared in the richmond times dispatch s series the great homes of richmond. During a january 2012 interview with the timesdispatch, mcdonnell. Star scientific to stop making tobacco products business. The most recent reminder comes from former virginia lieutenant governor bill bolling r. Defense lawyers had argued that the actions mcdonnell took on behalf of star scientific and williams were not. Star scientific to seek fda ok for reduced risk tobacco. Ken cuccinelli got thousands more in gifts from star scientific s ceo during the past four years than he. Star scientific changes name and moves offices to florida.
Star scientific ceo has a long history of salesmanship richmond. Virginia ag cuccinelli cleared in tax investigation. Chuck james quoted in the richmond timesdispatch about. As the commonwealths library at the seat of government and the state archives, the library of virginias collections of books, periodicals, government publications, newspapers, architectural drawings and plans, manuscripts, archival records, maps, rare books, prints and photographs, and fine art are unsurpassed in depth and scope. Paul perito, who served as chairman of the board of star scientific, prepares to enter the federal courthouse in richmond, va friday, august 8. Star scientific ceo bought rolex for mcdonnell richmond times. The immortal city, which is on display through sept. The long and downwardspiraling tale of virginia exgovernor bob mcdonnell worthy of a shakespeare or more likely the script writer for an afternoon soap is headed for its pathetic legal. Star scientific to seek fda ok for reduced risk tobacco products 09232009 get great content like this right in your inbox.
He says he believes it was proper for him to seek legal counsel. Virginia exgovernors trial keeps focus on key donors. Richmond timesdispatch, richmond, va 2019 bh media group, inc. Richmond timesdispatch, richmond, va 2020 bh media group, inc.
Jeff schapiro has helped in the richmond times dispatch coverage. Star scientific ceo financed shopping spree for first lady. Star scientific reports bigger loss and higher sales. Richmond, va, and the national digital newspaper program. Politifact mcauliffe says a judge removed ken cuccinelli. Navy plans for a star warslike laser that could blast lowflying missiles and attacking aircraft or ships are moving closer to reality with a new record by the worlds most powerful infrared, tunable laser. Star scientific has a long history as a magnet for. It is joined by browngreer plc and tmobile usa inc. News about the hubble space telescope, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Star scientific licensing tobacco products business.
Bob mcdonnell received may actually turn virginians. A richmond councilwoman wants the fbi to investigate why her top political donor has not received approval to build a subdivision in the south side. The fbi has begun looking at the relationship between virginia gov. Richmond, virginia sometimes, a building is more than a building. Mcdonnell speaks at the bloomberg link economic summit in washington on april 30, 20. Plunge into the stories of pompeii at science museum of. Star scientific, the dietary supplement maker whose history is filled with controversy, now faces two shareholder lawsuits.
The governor did say that his wife did not work for star scientific, even as sources said. Businessman didnt want anyone to know about gifts to bob mcdonnell. The virginia way strikes again the washington post. Ceo by michael felberbaum published november 7, 20 updated on august 4, 2014 at 2.
The richmond times dispatch s jeff schapiro, considered one of virginias most influential political observers, wrote some scathing words about virginia gubernatorial candidate terry mcauliffe on monday, implying that the current controversies surrounding the gifts virginia republican gov. Style weekly is a standard weekly publication covering popular culture, arts, and entertainment, owned by landmark communications. Star scientific has not shown an annual profit for more than 10 years, and the company said its future revenue will be highly dependent on the successful development and commercialization of. The governor has acknowledged that he stayed at the roanoke, virginia, home of the campaign donor, jonnie williams, and drove. Top 50 employers in the richmond market richmond times dispatch. Cuccinelli discloses more gifts from star scientific ceo richmond. His company, then called star scientific, was under investigation last year when williams agreed. Star witness in the mcdonnell corruption case, jonnie r. The following is an excerpt from a feature story on the history and rehabilitation of robinson house at the virginia museum of fine arts. Mcdonnell wont answer questions on rolex richmond times. Scientific approach, institute of divine metaphysical research looks at god in different ways than major religions. A wealthy businessman who says his relationship with virginias former governor was all about business texted or called the first lady more than 1,200 times over the course of nearly two years. The key prosecution witness in former virginia gov. A call to action on the risk of toxic floodwaters in virginia richmond times dispatch tue.
He said the watch was a gift from his wife, first lady maureen mcdonnell. According to a richmond times dispatch investigation, bolling engineered a job with a sixfigure salary. He was also chosen as the university of richmonds outstanding faculty nominee in the rising star category to the virginia state council of higher education in 2009. Richmond the top executives of star scientific stepped down as expected friday, part of a broader leadership transition for the small henrico countybased company, which is facing shareholder. The mcdonnells have pleaded not guilty to all charges. Star witness steps up to the stand in mcdonnells corruption trial the corruption trial of former.
Star scientific ceo has a long history of salesmanship. The richmond times dispatch is pleased to present a new hardcover coffeetable book. Bob mcdonnell guilty on 11 of 14 charges in his corruption trial. Office of the attorney general, statement from the office of attorney general regarding appointment of outside counsel to star scientific case, april 5, 20. Former star scientific ceo williams lands immunity roanoke times. In 2011, virginia first lady maureen mcdonnell flew to new york and was treated to a highend shopping spree courtesy of star scientific ceo jonnie williams sr. This beautiful, heirloomquality book features a glimpse of richmond from the early years to 1939 through stunning historic photos. By frank green richmond times dispatch jul 12, 2014. The richmond times dispatch reported on sunday that jonnie williams, the. Cuccinelli discloses more gifts from star scientific ceo. Robinson house at vmfa richmond timesdispatch shockey. By richmond times dispatch, richmond times dispatch.
Mcdonnell tells the richmond times dispatch that emmet t. The richmond times dispatch, the local daily newspaper in richmond with a sunday circulation of 120,000, is owned by bh media, a subsidiary of warren buffetts berkshire hathaway company. The investigation into the relationship between virginia gov. Star scientific revealed last month in its annual report to the sec that the company, directors and others have been subpoenaed as part of a federal investigation into securities transactions. The tone of cuccinellis coverage was basically identical across all four newspapers examined, while mcauliffe received somewhat more favorable news coverage from the virginianpilot and the roanoke times compared to the washington post and the richmond times dispatch on the editorial pages, cuccinelli fared slightly better.
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