USA v. Baker

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:09-cr-00175

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

Firms

  1. November 17, 2011

    Ex-Lake Shore Director Gets 20 Years For $294M Fraud

    The former managing director of Chicago-based hedge fund Lake Shore Asset Management Ltd. was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison after striking a plea deal over allegations that he fraudulently pulled in more than $294 million from investors.

  2. August 24, 2011

    Lake Shore Exec Pleads Guilty In $294M Fraud Case

    The former managing director of Chicago-based hedge fund Lake Shore Asset Management Ltd. on Wednesday copped to one count of wire fraud under a plea deal with prosecutors, who allege he bilked hundreds of investors out of $294 million.