click to enlarge Lee DeVitoA sign erected on the RecoveryPark property after a Metro Times cover story about the troubled farm is emblazoned with the words "Trust and believe." "In the documents, McLeskey and his representation also say the defamation accusations should be dismissed because RecoveryPark's lawsuit does not specifically name what was the alleged defamation is. "The 'exact language' of the defamation is not cited, nor do Plaintiffs tell the Court to whom the false statements were published, when, where or under what circumstances," the documents state. He was sentenced for stealing more than $800,000 from investors when he worked as a stockbroker, and blamed his drug addiction for mismanaging the funds. The farm was to employ at least 100 formerly incarcerated workers, but never did.Documents obtained byindicate RecoveryPark owes more than $5.5 million in debt.Wozniak did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Source: MetroXpress July 23, 2021 15:38 UTC