Mattson Rejects Guilty Plea, Trial Ahead

Ken Mattson, accused of running a $100 million Ponzi scheme in Sonoma, is doubling down on his not guilty plea — killing a potential deal that could’ve spared him a 12-year sentence and victim restitution. With prosecutors now pushing for a jury trial after months of delays, investors desperate for closure say he’s gaming the system. Once worth $400 million, his empire collapsed two years ago, sparking legal battles over bail and estate control. Now, a full trial looms — offering victims a voice but prolonging agony and taxpayer costs as Mattson refuses to back down. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cdebfc0135c7efe