Lenny "Nails" Dykstra "was taken into custody at his Encino home Thursday night" on federal fraud charges and local vehicle theft charges, reports the LA Times here. "The charge relates to fraud Dykstra allegedly committed involving the sale of items from a Ventura County mansion he owned.
"The federal charges stem from a bankruptcy case that Dykstra filed on July 7, 2009," accrording to the statement. "The criminal case filed in U.S. District Court alleges that Dykstra removed, destroyed and sold property that was part of the bankruptcy estate without the permission of the bankruptcy trustee."
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http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Ex-Phillie-Dykstra-arrested-on-federal-fraud-charges.html#ixzz1Jd5kKUsK Through a trade arrangement with the high-end steakhouse, the station provides guests of its Sunday night "Sports Final" with dinner at the Palm.
The former Phillies star took full advantage of the hospitality when he and an attractive blonde drank two bottles of $150 red wine, then had salads and surf-and-turf, in addition to crab cakes and assorted desserts to take back to their room at the Ritz-Carlton.
We're told that Dykstra, who may not have understood that he was responsible for a tip, signed his name on the bill and wrote "$200" on it but left no money.
Word is Palm GM Jim Haney covered the server's $200 tip.
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http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20110307_Dan_Gross___Nails__hammers_eatery_for__700__but_no_tip_crosses_waiter_s_Palm.html#ixzz1Jd6fnFKU Dykstra built a bit of a financial empire, with car washes, eBay stores and The Players Club, an upscale magazine for pro athletes. He also garnered a reputation as a stock-picking guru, thanks to a boost by CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer. Dykstra, known as "Nails," even touted investment advice through his Nails on the Numbers newsletter and NailsInvestments.com. He bought the mansion of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
But the luster didn't last. In April, GQ magazine published an article titled, "You Think Your Job Sucks? Try Working For Lenny Dykstra."
Employees sued, saying they hadn't been paid.
So did other creditors - including his brother, Kevin.
http://www.philly.com/philly/living/pets/20090818_The_tale_of_Lenny_Dykstras__10_000_dog.htmlI have no sympathy for multi-millionaire sports & pop stars who live beyond their means & end up bankrupt.