Ex-MIT prof pleads not guilty to scheme to swindle family

[TomSrOfBoston]

This would make an interesting academia themed movie:
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/01/ex_mit_prof_pleads_not_guilty_to_scheme_to_swindle_family?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

A former business professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has pleaded not guilty to accusations that he tried to swindle his dead son’s family out of millions.
The Salem News reports that 75-year-old John Donovan Sr., of Hamilton, pleaded not guilty in Salem Superior Court on Friday to charges including larceny, forgery and witness intimidation.

Prosecutors say Donovan forged his youngest son’s signature to gain title to at least four properties that his son left after dying of cancer in 2015.

Daddie Dearest?

[VeryHappy]

Oh my goodness.

[techmom99]

Wow, and I thought MY dad was toxic!

[VaBluebird]

Definitely would make a good book and/or movie!

[Bromfield2]

Nice guy.

[greenwitch]

I want more details. This guy is crazy!

[TomSrOfBoston]

Some more background:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/03/15/donovan/JK4ktud8NraxVqKBOsy94L/story.html

[ucbalumnus]

Plutocrat problems?

[oldschooldad]

Some people complain about toxic father-in-laws. This guy is a father outlaw.