Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 07:50 PM Feb 2017

Florida Man just another believer in Republican Jesus

A unemployed Lakeland man faces a five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $250,000 after making a $7 billion fraudulent wire transfer because Jesus Christ chose him to be wealthy, according to court documents.

John Haskew's excuse earned him several eye rolls from law enforcement authorities in Lakeland, Florida, who arrested him in early December.

"Haskew stated that Jesus Christ created wealth for everyone. Using this scheme, Haskew believed that he could obtain the wealth that Jesus Christ created for him and that belonged to him," according to court documents.

more
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/02/08/florida-man-caught-steal-7-billion-blames-jesus/21709990/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058&

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Florida Man just another believer in Republican Jesus (Original Post) n2doc Feb 2017 OP
Seems he took that prosperity gospel seriously. hunter Feb 2017 #1
And now Jesus has decided you shall go to jail and become someone's girlfriend. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #2
He has uneven eyes, like Alfred E. Neuman. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #3
How do you make a huge wire transfer if the funds aren't available Ilsa Feb 2017 #4
This guy watched one Joel Osteen sermon too many DFW Feb 2017 #5

hunter

(38,309 posts)
1. Seems he took that prosperity gospel seriously.
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 07:55 PM
Feb 2017

He just wasn't very good at it, unlike say, Betsy DeVos.

Ilsa

(61,690 posts)
4. How do you make a huge wire transfer if the funds aren't available
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 07:59 PM
Feb 2017

in the account? I'm not following how he gained access to a large account not in his name.

DFW

(54,325 posts)
5. This guy watched one Joel Osteen sermon too many
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 08:01 PM
Feb 2017

Someone forgot to tell him that the God Squad is only for entertainment purposes.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Florida Man just another ...