God doesn't want me to take your money
Is it true, what some people say, that religious belief kills brain cells?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the CEO of Texas server manufacturer Servergy, one of its board members, and the state's Attorney General with fraud over claims of revolutionary low-powered computer hardware. The SEC alleges that between 2009 and 2013 Servergy's then-CEO William Mapp misled …
"Is it true, what some people say, that religious belief kills brain cells?"
No, but it is true that scammers will say and do anything which they think will make their victims more likely to buy in. Hence Trump and Cruz, and many, many others.
In the US pretending to be religious scores lots of brownie points. Unfortunately since Blair it is creeping in over here with Cameron pulling out the God card from time to time. But it isn't belief.
"Is it true, what some people say, that religious belief kills brain cells?"
Maybe not be so gullible? The quote was attributed to Mapp by Paxton, while both are under investigation for securities violations and both face large fines and other penalties?
Paxton is claiming he put no money into the company, and he received shares as a gift. The SEC claims the shares were an undisclosed payment to solicit other investors. Paxton is trying to claim that he had no idea what was going on at the company, and he just received a gift for supposedly godly reasons. The reality is, is he probably demanded the shares in exchange for sharing the exclusive investment opportunity with his circle of suckers.
"Caleb White has agreed to return the $66,000 and 20,000 shares of Servergy stock he was paid in commissions in exchange for charges being dropped."
Yes Your Honour. I did rob the bank. But I'll agree to return the loot in exchange for charges being dropped. Heck, the money's been in another bank earning interest - so don't worry. I'll still make a profit...
No.. I can't see a judge buying it either. At least, not for _ordinary_ folks... Of course, I'm an Idiot (blush).
There's an 'AG-ony and the ex-STASI' line going begging in here somewhere - but I can't make the STASI element fit, so I'll leave it out.
Oh. Oops... (Big Evil Grin).