Marc Jacobs Pays Out $1M in Bribery Case - Scandal Alert
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Marc Jacobs $1M Bribery Case
When it comes to NYC, the most desirable party spots for a high end designer would probably be either: a condemned doll parts factory, now used by a Russian crime family as a clearing house for fake LV handbags and large cocaine shipments -- or the 69th Regiment Armory.
Being a first rate designer, and a seemingly classy gent on the up-and-up, Marc Jacobs prefers the Armory -- but that doesn't mean he doesn't have to bend a couple of little old laws to get it. Now he's going to have to pay.
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According to the New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, Marc Jacobs has been paying off the Armory's superintendent James Jackson to get access to the prized venue for the last few years. Between 2000 and 2007, Jacobs allegedly dolled out $35,000 in cash and other gifts to the superintendent. Oops. Isn't a guy allowed to be generous anymore?
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We know that the Armory is a prime locale for showing off you collections at Fashion Week, but is it really worth getting busted on bribery charges? Apparently, Marc decided that $1M was a fair price for not having to take the case to court -- a wise decision in our opinion.
In addition to the hefty fine, Marc and Co. have agreed to let a private company investigate their business for two years, sending the report to the Attorney General's office.
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Jacobs, of course, is a very popular with celebrities. Will this recent scandal effect their love for the prolific designer? Somehow we doubt it (in fact, it'll probably boost sales). Keep browsing to see more high profile Marc Jacobs fans.
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