Ep. 1 - From Trash to Treasure: How One Man Swindled Two Ohio Cities through His Unlawful Dumping Scheme

Do you work in municipal government? Perhaps you work in community or economic development with the goal of resolving blight and spurring growth and development. If so, this podcast will be eye-opening for you. I am going to take you on a journey as I review how one George Michael Riley, a man claiming to be a recycler of building materials, was able to steal almost $4,000,000 from the City of Cleveland, Ohio. Not only did he take the money, he dumped used and combustible building materials in a residential community in East Cleveland, Ohio. Riley touted his scheme as a way to help two communities address blight and spawn growth and development. In the end, Riley's scheme ultimately wasted tax dollars, led to more blight and community distress, and caused a significant risk to human life when the dump burst into flames. By the end of this Arco 3-Part Series, I will have analyzed municipal, civil procedure, and constitutional laws. Continuing Legal Education credits will be available for Ohio attorneys. If you are seeking CLE credits for listening to this podcast, please email me at [email protected]" to ensure you can receive your credits.