Two Elk fraudster Michael J. Ruffatto locked up
The Powder River Basin power plant promoter reported to a minimum security federal prison in California this week to begin serving an 18-month sentence.
Two Elk
Two Elk: The story behind the story
One reporter brought the Two Elk scandal to light and tracked the twisting tale of greed, fraud and government ineptitude for more than a decade.
Two Elk’s Ruffatto scores an eighth delay in sentencing
Acting on a sealed motion, a U.S. District judge rescheduled the day of reckoning for Wyoming power plant promoter and convicted fraudster Michael J. Ruffatto for the eighth time.
Master of Delay: Ruffatto gets seventh sentencing extension
Convicted fraudster’s court date is put off until April 18.
Feds eye civil penalties as judge delays Ruffatto sentencing
Prosecutors could seek $17 million in addition to repayment, 3 years’ prison as judge delays fraudster's sentencing.
