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Trial date set in Dynus case
CINCINNATI — The former president of a fiber optics firm that collapsed after taking out an allegedly illicit loan in Butler County’s name is due in court Jan. 12, 2009.
Orlando Carter pleaded not guilty in June to an 11-count grand jury indictment with charges including making false statements to secure more than $10 million in loans and lines of credit for personal real estate and the operation of his business.
This includes a line of credit Carter’s business, Dynus Corp, allegedly took out in the county’s name without the county’s approval for a pending fiber optics contract.
Carter hired Cincinnati attorney Richard Goldberg to represent him in the case Aug. 11. He then asked to push back his original Sept. 22 trial date.
“Highlighting the complexity of the case, defendant moves for a continuance in order to allow newly-retained counsel adequate time to prepare for trial,” says the order by U.S. District Judge Sandra Beckwith. “The court finds that defendant’s motion is well-taken and it is, therefore, granted.”
Former county auditor Kay Rogers resigned from office after pleading guilty to bank fraud in March for her role in helping the company secure the loan. A sentencing date has not been set for Rogers, or former Dynus employees James Smith and Karin Verbruggen who pleaded guilty to related charges.
The FBI says its investigation of the case is ongoing.
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