Warrants reveal more alleged real estate fraud
Story date: 2008-02-22 02:48:00
Added on: 2008-02-23 18:32:26
Bakersfield Californian - Gary Crabtree, a Bakersfield appraiser who tipped off Wooldridge to the possible cash payment, according to the search warrant, said he has been asked not to comment on any possible mortgage fraud cases because he could potentially serve as a witness ...
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