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Category Archives: David Rubin
David Rubin Sentenced
Report: “A federal judge sentenced CDR Financial Products Inc. founder David Rubin to two years’ probation and ordered him to pay a combined $5.65 million in fines and restitution for his role in rigging bids for municipal bond contracts.”
David Rubin’s sentencing is currently scheduled for October 18th
Stay tuned.
David Rubin Sentenced June 28
Los Angeles Orthodox Jew and financier David Rubin will be sentenced June 28 after pleading guilty last year. His associates have been sentenced and are cooperating with authorities.
Former Yeshivat Yavneh President David Rubin Pleads Guilty
The past few years have been horrible for David and for his family and friends as this case has dragged on. Bloomberg reports: CDR Financial Products Inc. and its founder, David Rubin, pleaded guilty less than a week before trial … Continue reading
President Obama Part Of The David Rubin Simcha
David and Gitel Rubin emails their guests about tonight’s desert reception in honor of their daughter’s engagement (she is marrying Aryeh, child of Chaim and Rochelle Ribak): “President Obama has decided to be part of our simcha with a dinner … Continue reading
Does David Rubin Have Enemies In Orthodox Life?
Often when an Orthodox Jew falls from grace, it is easy to see his enemies rejoicing. Orthodox Jewish life is close. We know each other pretty well. We have feuds. And when people fall, there is often rejoicing. I have … Continue reading
The David Rubin Story
Bloomberg News reports: Rubin grew up in L.A.
David Rubin Investigation
David Rubin is a prominent Orthodox Jew in Hancock Park. He’s involved a few of his Orthodox friends in his schemes. I got this fax: “How interesting that when you look up Enhanced Affordable, David Rubin’s name is no longer … Continue reading
The Stooge?
Daniel Joseph Neah was a longtime employee of David Rubin who plead guilty for a lenient sentence. It appears he is cooperating with the government.
David Rubin’s Cozy Orthodox Connections
Former Yeshivat Yavneh board chair David Rubin is on trial for municipal bond kickbacks. Brian Dror is an Orthodox Jew in Fairfax/La Brea area who works as a CPA. One of his real estate trusts filed for bankruptcy last year. … Continue reading