May 04, 2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission told a New York federal judge Monday it has agreed to dismiss its parallel civil enforcement action against Iconix Brand Group's founder who was accused of falsely inflating revenue by $11 million to meet earnings targets and had his conviction overturned by the Second Circuit.
November 01, 2021
A Manhattan federal jury on Monday acquitted former Iconix Brand Group CEO Neil Cole of conspiracy charges and failed to reach a verdict on remaining counts related to allegations that he booked fake revenue to help the licensing giant hit Wall Street targets.
October 06, 2021
A star witness in the Manhattan U.S. attorney's case charging ex-Iconix Brand Group CEO Neil Cole with an $11 million accounting fraud pointed the finger at Cole on Wednesday morning, moments after Cole's lawyers asserted during trial openings that the witness is a liar.
December 05, 2019
Former Iconix Brand Group Inc. CEO Neil Cole on Thursday denied charges of fraud, lying to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and obstruction in what the feds call an $11 million accounting scam, saying he relied on auditors and acted in the company's best interests.