Former Glock CEO to stand trial

[Heartland Patriot]

Allegations of racketeering, gun theft and embezzlement from one of the nation’s largest firearms distributors will all be aired in court beginning Tuesday, when the former general counsel for Glock Inc. stands trial in Cobb County.
Special to AJC Paul Jannuzzo, former general counsel for firearm maker Glock in the United States, Paul Jannuzzo, 55, could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the theft and racketeering charges for which he was indicted in 2009.

Paul Jannuzzo, 55, could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the theft and racketeering charges for which he was indicted in 2009. The case is also likely to shine a spotlight on the inner workings of Glock — a hugely profitable, privately-owned company with its North American headquarters in Smyrna — and what some former employees have alleged are its corrupt business practices.

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I know that a LARGE number of folks are enamored of those pistols (and I understand the reasons) but that is one bug that never bit me. It'll be interesting to see what comes of this, though.

[RPB]

Allegations of racketeering, gun theft and embezzlement when the former general counsel stands trial

Guess he's sayin' to himself about now "I should have used these skills by going into politics, or workin' for the Government, where they are above the law"

Eric Holder and some attorneys at the DOJ come to mind ...

[Heartland Patriot]

Allegations of racketeering, gun theft and embezzlement when the former general counsel stands trial

Guess he's sayin' to himself about now "I should have used these skills by going into politics, or workin' for the Government, where they are above the law"

Eric Holder and some attorneys at the DOJ come to mind ...

Exactly...

[OldCannon]

Glock definitely had some major issues, not to mention Jesse Harrison's (nee Abbate) EX husband being arrested for child molestation (they were both part of Team Glock shooting team).

Glocks are great, reliable pistols, and I'm sure it will weather this situation as well.

[mojo84]

Is it the former CEO or former general council that is to stand trial?

[RPB]

Is it the former CEO or former general council that is to stand trial?

yes
(both positions)
Lawyers who are Glock Execs

Paul Jannuzzo, 55, could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the theft and racketeering charges for which he was indicted in 2009. The case is also likely to shine a spotlight on the inner workings of Glock — a hugely profitable, privately-owned company with its North American headquarters in Smyrna — and what some former employees have alleged are its corrupt business practices.

Jannuzzo, who pleaded not guilty, is accused of stealing a custom-made LaFrance pistol from Glock and collaborating with Peter Manown, a Dunwoody lawyer and former Glock executive, to bilk the company of millions of dollars. Manown pleaded guilty in 2008 to three counts of theft in exchange for 10 years probation and no jail time. He is expected to testify at the trial.

The trial is scheduled to last about two weeks, according to Cobb County assistant District Attorney John Butters.

Jannuzzo’s lawyer, Robert Citronberg, did not return calls Friday.

Jannuzzo, a former New Jersey prosecutor, helped the company defend itself against patent infringements and fend off product liability lawsuits from 1991 to 2003. He also served as the CEO and public face of the company in the United States,

[C-dub]

I'm so far out of the loop. This is the first I've heard of any of this. Gun theft, really? What was he stealing, 1911's?

[n5wd]

Here's a link to an article on Fox News that does a pretty good job of laying the foundation for today's trial.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/20/ex ... -millions/