Rose Marks, a woman in her 60s, was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2013 for charges of fraud, money laundering, and falsifying tax returns, according to prosecutors. The victims, mostly women, were vulnerable and seeking hope when they hired Marks as their “life coach of sorts” for guidance. Prosecutors detailed how Marks extracted exorbitant amounts of money from her clients, often telling them that they were cursed and their problems would not go away without her help. She frequently asked for large sums and made it clear how important money was to her. Despite Marks’ attempts to argue that she was not fraudulently obtaining money but rather providing a service as a psychic, her fraudulent actions resulted in her conviction and imprisonment. This article highlights the charges against Rose Marks and the extent of her fraudulent scheme, which ultimately led to her sentencing.
The Getty Trust to Feature Environmental Healing and Climate Change in PST Art
The Pacific Standard Time (PST) cultural initiative, which explores art in Southern California, will feature exhibitions and programming from over 50 organizations and 800 artists, including performances, exhibitions, discussions, publications, and workshops in conjunction with Self-Help Graphics & Art that will see visitors create clay sculptures to heal toxic soil. One of the themes the PST Art is expected to explore is how artistic and scientific collaboration can contribute to environmental healing and efforts to combat climate change. The Museum of Contemporary Art will present a survey on climate issues by Olafur Eliasson alongside an immersive installation in Los Angeles. The next PST Art installment due in September 2024 also marks the event’s rebranding and shift to a five-year schedule.
Former Apple Employee Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fraudulent Operation
Dhirendra Prasad, a former Apple employee, was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay $17m in restitution, additional forfeiture judgments, and back taxes following a years-long fraud operation. Prasad is reported to have exploited his position working on buying and selling parts and services from multiple Apple vendors. He used kickbacks, stolen parts, and boosted invoices, resulting in Apple losing over $17m. Prasad pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit both wire fraud and mail fraud, one count of violation of the Travel Act, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. As part of his sentence, Prasad has also been ordered to spend three years under supervised release after his release from prison. This article highlights the extent of Prasad’s fraudulent actions as an Apple employee that ultimately led to his imprisonment and financial penalties.
RISE Upskilling Program Delivers Over $17m in Aggregate Total Salary Increase
The Mom Project’s RISE upskilling program has released its annual impact report for 2022, which shows that program graduates received more than $17m in aggregate total salary increase. The program focuses on adding certifications in digital marketing, e-commerce, and customer success for in-demand jobs. It has also developed a machine learning matching strategy to strengthen its mentorship program. Among other key statistics, program participants increased by 144%, while 74% of RISE graduates were active in the paid workforce, and 35% received title elevation or increased responsibilities. The Mom Project founder and CEO Allison Robinson stated that the program aims to deliver $1bn in economic impact over the next three years. Chandra Sanders, vice president of RISE, acknowledged that upskilling remains largely inaccessible to many professionals, particularly women and moms of color. This article highlights RISE’s efforts to make upskilling more accessible and deliver economic impact to program graduates.
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