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Jodie's Deadbeat Bio Dad faces 20 years in prison; like Jodie gives a shit..
Topic Started: Nov 12 2011, 01:04 AM (1,043 Views)
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Fox 11 news Los Angeles

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Van Nuys - The estranged father of actress Jodie Foster is facing more than 20 years in prison for allegedly bilking investors in the San Fernando Valley out of more than $100,000 after promising to build them low-cost modular homes, prosecutors said today.

The 89-year-old building contractor Lucius Fisher Foster III was charged this week with 17 counts of grand theft and seven counts of contracting without a license -- all misdemeanors, according to Deputy City Attorney Don Cocek.

If convicted, Foster, of Sherman Oaks, could face up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine for each count of grand theft and six months behind bars for each count of unlicensed contracting, Cocek said.

For each of the alleged 20 victims named in the case, Foster offered to custom-build a 2,000-square-foot modular three-bedroom home on a single family lot for $85,000, the prosecutor said.

A call for comment to Foster's office was not immediately returned.

Foster made contact with the alleged victims through his Modernistic Properties website, referrals from Realtors and postings on Craigslist, according to the City Attorney's Office.

Foster "told at least half the victims that he is Jodie's father as part of the scam to build up trust," Cocek said.

Each alleged victim gave Foster a deposit of $5,000 towards the home purchase and received a contract stating the house would be completed by a certain date, the prosecutor said.

After the completion dates passed, Foster gave various excuses "but no house was ever built," Cocek said.

Criminal charges were filed after the City Attorney's Office discovered during an investigation that several civil judgments had been levied against Foster by prior victims who had been unable to recover their deposit for work that was never performed, officials said.

A pretrial hearing is set for Nov. 17 in Van Nuys Superior Court, at which time Cocek said he will ask the judge to amend the complaint to add an additional four counts of grand theft for four new victims recently uncovered by Los Angeles police.

Foster is free on his own recognizance, Cocek said.



How many HAHA's did Jodie let out today? :wondering
Talk about throwing her name around. Guess he forgot about the part of him taking off and not having contact with her :eww
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lala

OK, I rather don't hear about her at all than hearing her name around because os THIS kind of stuff. :cheerlsad
The nerve, to use JF name to manipulate possible "clients".

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Andreas
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That's just sad... :( Pathetic, especially for a man of his age!!
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clarice
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:blink: :blink: :blink:
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Artful_Dodger

:(
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alm5150

These people would have benefited by looking into the Better Business Bureau related to this company and his other schemes. I don't think this was the first real estate scam he was involved in.
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Virgo

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Edited by Virgo, Jan 15 2014, 08:37 PM.
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Virgo
Nov 13 2011, 01:34 PM
Her brother and now her father. Oh no!!
Her brother? Was he doing a scam too? or do you mean because of the book?

Man, no wonder Jodie washed her hands of these two. Something is wrong in the Male Foster gene :doh
Poor Jodie, the last thing she needs is her deadbeat dad hitting the news while her mom isn't doing well.
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jodiefan

Gogo
Nov 12 2011, 01:04 AM
Fox 11 news Los Angeles

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Van Nuys - The estranged father of actress Jodie Foster is facing more than 20 years in prison for allegedly bilking investors in the San Fernando Valley out of more than $100,000 after promising to build them low-cost modular homes, prosecutors said today.

The 89-year-old building contractor Lucius Fisher Foster III was charged this week with 17 counts of grand theft and seven counts of contracting without a license -- all misdemeanors, according to Deputy City Attorney Don Cocek.

If convicted, Foster, of Sherman Oaks, could face up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine for each count of grand theft and six months behind bars for each count of unlicensed contracting, Cocek said.

For each of the alleged 20 victims named in the case, Foster offered to custom-build a 2,000-square-foot modular three-bedroom home on a single family lot for $85,000, the prosecutor said.

A call for comment to Foster's office was not immediately returned.

Foster made contact with the alleged victims through his Modernistic Properties website, referrals from Realtors and postings on Craigslist, according to the City Attorney's Office.

Foster "told at least half the victims that he is Jodie's father as part of the scam to build up trust," Cocek said.

Each alleged victim gave Foster a deposit of $5,000 towards the home purchase and received a contract stating the house would be completed by a certain date, the prosecutor said.

After the completion dates passed, Foster gave various excuses "but no house was ever built," Cocek said.

Criminal charges were filed after the City Attorney's Office discovered during an investigation that several civil judgments had been levied against Foster by prior victims who had been unable to recover their deposit for work that was never performed, officials said.

A pretrial hearing is set for Nov. 17 in Van Nuys Superior Court, at which time Cocek said he will ask the judge to amend the complaint to add an additional four counts of grand theft for four new victims recently uncovered by Los Angeles police.

Foster is free on his own recognizance, Cocek said.



How many HAHA's did Jodie let out today? :wondering
Talk about throwing her name around. Guess he forgot about the part of him taking off and not having contact with her :eww
holy shit :bs a 89 y/o in jail can you imagine..
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Artful_Dodger

:( Very sad indeed.
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alm5150

These are all misdemeanor charges, and they have released him on his own recognizance prior to the case. I doubt that he will serve any time. He will end up being ordered to pay fines, after which he will claim bankruptcy if he hasn't already. He threatened this prior to the case being initiated if anyone pursued this. He may be slimy, but he knows his way around the system.
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Artful_Dodger

Thanks, alm5150
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alm5150
Nov 18 2011, 04:56 AM
These are all misdemeanor charges, and they have released him on his own recognizance prior to the case. I doubt that he will serve any time.
ah, i see. sucks for the victims i wonder if they'll ever see their money again
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Nov 18 2011, 07:37 PM
alm5150
Nov 18 2011, 04:56 AM
These are all misdemeanor charges, and they have released him on his own recognizance prior to the case. I doubt that he will serve any time.
ah, i see. sucks for the victims i wonder if they'll ever see their money again
They could take him in a civil case especially if he is proven guilty of these charges.
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The charges against Jodie Foster's estranged father are piling up - California prosecutors have slapped him with four additional counts of grand theft relating to his alleged involvement in a property scam.

Lucius Fisher Foster Iii stands accused of offering to build 20 homes in California and taking deposits from prospective buyers in San Fernando Valley, but the construction work was never carried out and he reportedly pocketed the cash for himself.

The 89 year old allegedly cheated investors out of more than $100,000 (£62,500) and last week (ends11Nov11) he was charged with 17 misdemeanour counts of grand theft and seven of contracting without a licence.

Foster, who is free on his own recognisance, has denied the accusations and maintains he still plans on following through with the building plans.

Appearing in court on Thursday (17Nov11), he told Judge Gregory A. Dohi, "They were people buying houses from me... There is no theft going on...

"I want to get this done. If I have to go to jail, I'll go to jail - and then I'll get back to work...I think I owe the world something. I'm going to finish these things one way or another.''

However, authorities subsequently added a further four grand theft charges to the case after discovering additional alleged victims, while at least three more counts are expected to be filed by the time of his next pre-trial hearing on 29 November (11).

Judge Dohi set a trial date for 30 November (11), although he encouraged Foster to resolve the matter before the court date.


http://www.contactmusic.com/news/fosters-dad-slapped-with-additional-grand-theft-charges_1264082
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Think good ol dad will ask Jodie's management for help$? I wonder what Buddy has to say about this? Didn't his book say he started to get close to his dad again? And I think I remember reading he's a contractor. :lalala
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Artful_Dodger

:sadsmh I hope things can get resolved.
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Edited by Virgo, Jan 15 2014, 08:37 PM.
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Virgo
Nov 29 2011, 12:33 PM
thanks for the link.
he looks like a sweet grandpa lol
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Virgo
Nov 29 2011, 12:33 PM
I hadn't seen that before, thanks Virgo. I love how after repeating Jodie's name and putting her name in the bottom graphic banner, in the end they said "she has nothing to do with the case". :lol
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I love how after repeating Jodie's name and putting her name in the bottom graphic banner, in the end they said "she has nothing to do with the case".
Same here :lol
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Jodie Foster's father, Lucius Foster leaving the Van Nuys Courthouse. He is facing 20 years in prison for allegedly ripping off two dozen investors out of $130,000

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More pictures at: http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/pIislU2-oTA/Jodie+Foster+father+Lucius+Foster+leaving/qPhS6S57XmP
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well, now we know, from whom she's got her steel blue eyes ;)
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Artful_Dodger

Thanks, Andreas. JF and her dad have competing pictures out there now. :blink:
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jodiefan

he looks scary.
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Dec 7 2011, 02:38 PM
well, now we know, from whom she's got her steel blue eyes ;)
A fact Jodie no doubt loves :sadcryoutloud

Not too long ago, after reading about Brandy health gossip, I though "mmm I wonder if her dad is still around"...I didn't expect him to hit the news and drag her name all over the place for it!

She must be pissed.. :madcursing
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Artful_Dodger

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Update

He was sentenced to 5 years in Prison. Daddy is a convict now! Welcome to the club, Jodie. You have more street cred! :cheers :P

Anyone else surprised they went easy on him?

Read one article that quoted him saying he had heard that Jodie is "upset, angry and embarrassed" by what he has done. Oh but he totally wishes she could contact him because he would love to see her. :freak
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Dec 12 2011, 04:19 AM
Read one article that quoted him saying he had heard that Jodie is "upset, angry and embarrassed" by what he has done. Oh but he totally wishes she could contact him because he would love to see her. :freak
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