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Mrs. Lang may be sequestered
The federal government says if Debbie Lang testifies for the defense in the case against her husband, she should be sequestered.
Debbie Lang may waive her marital privilege and testify in the case, according to the Tuesday filing by the federal government. The document outlines its evidence that West Chester Twp. Trustee George Lang lied under oath in the federal trial of Orlando Carter, the former owner and president of the now-defunct Dynus Technologies.
Lang said in testimony he did not know that Jim Smith, a former Dynus executive, worked for the company. He said — again according to testimony — he thought he was an independent contractor. The government says it has proof that says he did know he was a Dynus employee.
The government states: “She may, however, elect to waive her privilege concerning any business dealings at Performance Benefits Solutions and The Lang Agency.” The court filing indicates Debbie Lang is also her husband’s business partner.
What are your thoughts about this?
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By curious
January 27, 2011 6:44 AM | Link to this
I’m curious about something I haven’t seen yet…Do either of the Langs or any of their companies do any business with the county government? If so, what kind of business is it?
By Jim Dorsey
January 27, 2011 8:43 AM | Link to this
Good question, curious. Mr. Lang’s company, Performance Benefit Solutions, sells insurance and financial products to county employees. There were several articles this year in the Journal News where the company was scrutinized for having exclusive, no bid arrangements with the county. Apparently, they were allowed to stay on because of their Republican Party connections. See the 3/16/10 edition of the Journal News.
By hmmm
January 27, 2011 10:12 AM | Link to this
They offer 401k type investing to county employees and a variety of insurance plans. I suspect the fees are high on the investment plans because I’ve noticed that the exact same funds offered by other companies offer significantly greater returns to the investor.
By Norm
January 27, 2011 12:18 PM | Link to this
Chuck Furman has made an effort to end the county’s dealings with Lang but Dixon always blocked the move. I guess big money people stick together.
By Just Ice
January 27, 2011 11:22 PM | Link to this
Maybe the feds should be keeping a better eye on a certain ex-Dynus executive? Is he still connected with Cincinnati Commandos Football?
By curious
January 29, 2011 5:08 PM | Link to this
I’m still curious…hmmm says that they offer 401k plans to county employees. Do they actually manage any of the county’s retirement, deferred compensation, or investment funds? Or do they just sell products to employees? Does anybody know just where the county keeps its money?