Dad Sues Son Over Alleged Strip Club Embezzlement
Galardis Connected With City Hall Scandal
POSTED: 10:19 am PST January 9, 2004
UPDATED: 10:52 am PST January 9, 2004
SAN DIEGO -- Strip club owner Jack Galardi is suing his own son Michael Galardi, 10News reported.
The younger Galardi has already pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in the San Diego City Hall scandal.Galardi is accused of trying to buy influence from San Diego City Council members Ralph Inzunza, Michael Zucchet, and Charles Lewis in a scheme to repeal a city ordinance prohibiting nude dancers from touching patrons.Lewis, Inzunza and Zucchet have pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Now, Jack Galardi (pictured, left) says that his son was embezzling money from the Cheetahs Strip Club in Las Vegas, which the father and son owned together.Michael Galardi is accused of taking more than $500,000 and investing it in another club called Jaguars.The lawsuit asks for $1.5 million in damages.
The younger Galardi has already pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in the San Diego City Hall scandal.Galardi is accused of trying to buy influence from San Diego City Council members Ralph Inzunza, Michael Zucchet, and Charles Lewis in a scheme to repeal a city ordinance prohibiting nude dancers from touching patrons.Lewis, Inzunza and Zucchet have pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.Now, Jack Galardi (pictured, left) says that his son was embezzling money from the Cheetahs Strip Club in Las Vegas, which the father and son owned together.Michael Galardi is accused of taking more than $500,000 and investing it in another club called Jaguars.The lawsuit asks for $1.5 million in damages.
Previous Stories:
- November 24, 2003: Cheetah's Denied Entertainment Permit
- November 4, 2003: City Hall Corruption Case Delayed
- September 25, 2003: Strip-Club Mogul Claims Agents Received Free Services
- September 15, 2003: San Diego Not Only So. Cal. City Struck By Scandal
- September 9, 2003: Strip Club Owner Admits To Conspiracy
- September 5, 2003: City Council Scandal: Plea Bargains In Works?
- August 26, 2003: City Hall Investigation: Is It Over Yet?
- August 15, 2003: Grand Jury Investigation: Is It Over Yet?
- July 18, 2003: Source: Inzunza Key Figure In City Hall Probe
- July 11, 2003: Testimony: Contributions Reimbursed With Cash
- July 11, 2003: Employees, Relatives Of Strip Club Owner To Testify
- June 6, 2003: Stevens Testifies Before Grand Jury
- May 30, 2003: City Council Staffers Testify Before Grand Jury
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