The Brief
- A Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of a nonprofit’s disabled clients was found in contempt of court Friday.
- Leo Govoni was reprimanded for not producing records and information related to the 150 or so companies and properties he owned.
- As part of the judge’s contempt ruling, she ordered Govoni to pay $5,000 a day until he’s produced the required documents.
TAMPA – A Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of a nonprofit’s disabled clients was found in contempt of court Friday.
Leo Govoni appeared in federal bankruptcy court where a judge reprimanded him for not complying with several orders to produce records and information related to the 150 or so companies and properties he owned.
As part of the judge’s contempt ruling, she ordered Govoni to pay $5,000 a day until he’s produced the required documents, along with attorney fees for both sides and other costs associated with the case. If he doesn’t hand over the records by May 12, the judge indicated she plans to recommend a criminal contempt charge.…