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Jury: Petters associate Fry guilty James Fry, who helped raise millions for Petters Cos. Inc., was the last criminal defendant tied to $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme.
June 13, 2013 - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Petters' fundraiser Fry guilty on all counts James Fry, the last criminal defendant with ties to Tom Petters' $3.5 billion Ponzi scheme, was found guilty Wednesday on 12 counts of fraud.
June 12, 2013 - Pioneer Press