OT: Craig Carton Arrested by FBI

[RJScootin]

Does anyone else remember Carton bringing up the side deals he was working on and asking Boomer if he had a uber-rich friends? I wouldn't be surprised if he scammed some of Boomer's friends. It's funny how things become clearer when news like this breaks. I also remember Boomer getting on Carton for not paying him and the producers for lost bets they'd made with him.

Was thinking the same thing intially, I thought maybe he even had some Boomer money. After Boomers opening today showing love for Carton it doesnt seem like he screwed over Boomer or his friends. La La La lock him up!

 

[UCweCONN]

Was thinking the same thing intially, I thought maybe he even had some Boomer money. After Boomers opening today showing love for Carton it doesnt seem like he screwed over Boomer or his friends. La La La lock him up!

I guess you missed Boomer's comment while reading promo for Investor's Bank when he said, "After yesterday's developments, it makes you value working with people you trust....." That sure sounded like a shot at Carton to me. He also mentioned "when a permanent replacement for Craig is found.....if that's what it comes to." I'm sure he has some inside info on the station's plans.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

I guess you missed Boomer's comment while reading promo for Investor's Bank when he said, "After yesterday's developments, it makes you value working with people you trust....." That sure sounded like a shot at Carton to me. He also mentioned "when a permanent replacement for Craig is found.....if that's what it comes to." I'm sure he has some inside info on the station's plans.

Do you think there would be any chance a major corp like CBS is going to let Carton come back to work after this? He's as good as gone

 

[intlzncster]

Was thinking the same thing intially, I thought maybe he even had some Boomer money. After Boomers opening today showing love for Carton it doesnt seem like he screwed over Boomer or his friends. La La La lock him up!

I'm sure Boomer was aware he was a degenerate gambler, and kept him at arms length financially.

 

[UCweCONN]

I bet his gambling problem started at Syracuse. Nothing to do up there but get high and gamble.

 

[Yonick]

This guy Carton said, a few years ago, that he wouldn't interview Jim Calhoun because he's corrupt.
Pot calling the kettle!!

 

[UCweCONN]

This guy Carton said, a few years ago, that he wouldn't interview Jim Calhoun because he's corrupt.
Pot calling the kettle!!

He also said about Mike Francesa, " He's' a bad guy." Big Mike has to be reveling in shadenfreud right now.

 

[UCweCONN]

I gotta believe Carton's Tourette's charity was part of the fraud too. Easy money coming in and debts to pay.

I just read an article that his charity has taken in a million dollars once formation in 2013 and only paid put 10%. The hedge fund guy he defrauded was co-chair of his charity golf tourney. Article says he used the charity to lure rich victims for his Ponzi scheme. They also charged admission to their charity softball games. I bet that money went right into Carton's pocket.

 

[formerlurker]

I gotta believe Carton's Tourette's charity was part of the fraud too. Easy money coming in and debts to pay.

I just read an article that his charity has taken in a million dollars once formation in 2013 and only paid put 10%. The hedge fund guy he defrauded was co-chair of his charity golf tourney. Article says he used the charity to lure rich victims for his Ponzi scheme. They also charged admission to their charity softball games. I bet that money went right into Carton's pocket.

Sad, but appears to be true. This should clear up any sympathy any of our resident gamblers have for this scum. I'll admit I was a frequent listener and today, with Phil Simms filling in, had me cringing. But I remember the countless hours this crud bragged about the money his charity raised.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/07/cartons-do-nothing-charity-may-have-been-ponzi-scheme-tool/

No excuses for this. None.

 

[mauconnfan]

Piece of crap hope he lands next to Tate so they can talk sports all day and night for 24-7.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

I'm sure Boomer was aware he was a degenerate gambler, and kept him at arms length financially.

i wouldnt be surprised if Boomer is asked to testify.

 

[intlzncster]

i wouldnt be surprised if Boomer is asked to testify.

No doubt. That would be a really fine line he'd have to walk. I mean, how many people would rat out a friend? It's tough.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

No doubt. That would be a really fine line he'd have to walk. I mean, how many people would rat out a friend? It's tough.

I hear where you're coming from, but a real friend wouldn't put someone in the positon to have to face questions about this type of crime. Pure greed.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

No doubt. That would be a really fine line he'd have to walk. I mean, how many people would rat out a friend? It's tough.

Do you think he had any knowledge of what was going on? I'm sure he knew he had a bad gambling habit. Wonder if he lent any money to Carton?

 

[intlzncster]

Do you think he had any knowledge of what was going on? I'm sure he knew he had a bad gambling habit. Wonder if he lent any money to Carton?

Zero chance he knew about the illegal stuff. Absolutely knew about the gambling. Obviously, I've no actual idea, but I'd doubt he lent any money to Carton. Boomer's not an idiot, and nobody in their right mind lends money to gambling degenerates. It's a 'gift' in that context, not a loan.

 

[formerlurker]

Innocent until proven guilty, no doubt. But I don't believe him based on initial smell tests.

But, if this is going to be his defense, I see a bad ending to this for him. And I'm not talking prison. He's a canary.

Craig Carton: I'm Not a Criminal, I'm a Victim!

http://nypost.com/2017/09/08/craig-carton-was-manipulated-for-ponzi-scheme-lawyer/

 

[joober jones]

Sid Rosenberg's take on the Carton situation

 

[formerlurker]

Sid Rosenberg's take on the Carton situation

Sid Rosenberg would have tried the same scams Carton did if he was sober enough to concoct them. Sid's a street level scumbag. Carton took it to Wall Street. One worse than the other.

TROUBLED SID OUT AT WFAN

Sid Rosenberg fired by WQAM following DUI arrest

Sid Rosenberg Owes $44K in Sports Gambling Debt, According to Offshore Sports Book

 

[intlzncster]

Looks like a great guy.

 

[methodology]

Zero chance he knew about the illegal stuff. Absolutely knew about the gambling. Obviously, I've no actual idea, but I'd doubt he lent any money to Carton. Boomer's not an idiot, and nobody in their right mind lends money to gambling degenerates. It's a 'gift' in that context, not a loan.

Boomer and Carton have talked on air how there have been times when Carton has gone to the casino and Boomer has given him money, matching what carton was bringing, and Carton would play blackjack.

If Carton won he kept the winnings and if he lost he didn't have to give boomer it back. Who knows if Carton ever just pocketed the money on occasions

 

[intlzncster]

Boomer and Carton have talked on air how there have been times when Carton has gone to the casino and Boomer has given him money, matching what carton was bringing, and Carton would play blackjack.

If Carton won he kept the winnings and if he lost he didn't have to give boomer it back. Who knows if Carton ever just pocketed the money on occasions

Ok, but that's a little different than what we're talking about here. That's Boomer gambling for the hell of it. Carton def pocketed money.

 

[sammydabiz]

No doubt. That would be a really fine line he'd have to walk. I mean, how many people would rat out a friend? It's tough.