He Moved His Lover In I Moved My Money Out Chapter 26
Two months later, the SEC released the findings of its investigation into Graham and the companies in his name.
The related-party expenses in the audit report did not match the filings he had submitted to the tax authorities.
Not only did he have to return the improperly diverted funds, he also had to pay massive penalties and permanently step down from company management and the family foundation.
The tax authorities then filed suit over the false reporting.
On the day the news went public, the Whitmore Family Foundation held an emergency meeting.
Richard’s deposition transcript was placed in front of every trustee.
He resigned his position.
Eleanor was also forced out of the day-to-day management of the foundation for interfering in a public project.
When reporters interviewed her, she still insisted it had all been “a family misunderstanding that was excessively interpreted.”
The reporters called my firm.
“Ms. Rothman, do you believe the Whitmore family has received the punishment it deserves?”
“Punishment is for the courts and regulators to decide.”
“Do you hate them?”
I looked at the project schedule on my desk.
“My work doesn’t require hatred to sustain it.”
That was all I said.