The Brief
- Leo Govoni, the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, will not face a criminal contempt of court charge, following a ruling from a federal bankruptcy court judge.
- The judge’s ruling indicates the court will leave potential criminal sanctions up to federal investigators.
- In a separate court filing, Big Storm Brewing in Clearwater, one of Govoni’s former businesses, filed for bankruptcy.
TAMPA, Fla. – A federal bankruptcy judge declined to recommend a criminal contempt of court charge for Leo Govoni, but the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of people with disabilities is still in plenty of trouble.
What we know:
Govoni had been ordered last month to produce financial records for himself and several of his businesses.…