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Don Tollefson Gets Scolded By a Judge, Utters Saddest Statement of All-Time
By Kyle Scott
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Don Tollefson declined his right to a preliminary hearing today. His case will go to trial, where prosecutors will present their case for what they’re now saying is $250,000 worth of fraud. Lovely.
A reader who was in attendance – who was ripped off by Tollie – emailed the following:
Tollie waived his hearing and got a little tongue lashing from the judge. He gave a prepared statement to the press. He walked in the courthouse in a suit that was two sizes too small with a button-down shirt two sizes too big.
District Judge Daniel Finello scolded Tollefson in the courtroom.
“You are a trusted and respected member of our community – you were revered,” Finello said. “What you told us about the Phillies, Eagles and Sixers was true. Because of that I think I’d be far from wrong if I said that this whole affair, this whole mess, is a big disappointment to everyone in the Delaware Valley.”
And one of the saddest two paragraphs ever courtesy of Philly.com:
Tollefson told the throng of reporters: “Thank you for the respect of my wife and my daughter in particular at their home because as you may know I’m separated and living in the city in a North Philadelphia apartment.”
He then shook hands with several reporters and even gave one a hug before driving off.
Seems like a perfect day to wear:
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.