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Jacksonville Jaguars sue imprisoned ex-employee over multimillion-dollar theft from team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a lawsuit against a former employee who is serving prison time after pleading guilty to stealing $22 million from the NFL team’s virtual credit card program. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Duval County Circuit Court, seeks more than $66 million in damages, or three times the amount Amit Patel admitted stealing to feed a gambling addiction and a lavish lifestyle. The 31-year=old Patel was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison in March after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and making an illegal monetary transaction.
Who is Amit Patel? Jacksonville Jaguars sued him after he stole $22 million for gambling
A former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars now faces a lawsuit by the NFL team he stole more than $22 million from to pay his gambling debts. The Jaguars sued Amit Patel on Thursday, July 19 for $66.7 million — triple what he was convicted of embezzling to fund a lavish lifestyle and feed his addiction to sports betting. The team cited a Florida law that says victims of theft are entitled to recover triple the amount stolen.
Jaguars News (7/19): Josh Cephus named as an under-the-radar rookie
Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars Training Camp 2024: Dates, Tickets, FAQ (Big Cat Country) Similar to past training camps, be sure to reserve your free tickets with parking passes for each of your preferred dates, as the MEC stadiums hold approximately 2,000 attendees. The practice reservations are free but limited to four tickets per family. Anyone planning to attend any of the practices should be sure to reserve their tickets while they can, as practices have historically sold out quickly. Tickets are available here.
Restaurants: What's new or coming soon to Jacksonville's Westside, Orange Park, Northside
Even though we’ve seen some notable restaurant closings already this year, plenty of new restaurants have opened across Jacksonville – and even more are on the way. From burger, taco and pizza joints to Italian and Mexican restaurants to breakfast, brunch and buffet spots, the area’s dining scene is growing, from downtown to...
Darden Restaurants reaches $605 million deal to buy Chuy’s
Darden Restaurants Inc., the company that owns several chains that operate in Northeast Florida chains, is adding another. The company announced July 17 it reached an agreement to acquire Chuy’s Holdings Inc., parent of the Chuy’s Tex-Mex chain, in an all-cash deal worth about $605 million. Chuy’s has...
MOCA to exhibit works from The Gordon W. Bailey Collection
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida, kicks off the second half of its 100th anniversary year with “Fill My Heart With Hope: Works From The Gordon W. Bailey Collection.”. The inclusive exhibition featuring more than 100 works from the...
Permits issued for first phase of Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville
The city issued permits July 17 for two of the first three buildings at Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville that developer Chalmers Property Co. estimates totals $66 million. The Conlan Co. of Jacksonville is the contractor for the almost 200,000-square-foot buildings, totaling about 600,000 square feet, at 1001 Zoo...
City of Jacksonville breaks ground on long-awaited Old Middleburg Road widening project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After years of planning, the city of Jacksonville broke ground Thursday on the Old Middleburg Road widening project. The first phase of the project will expand the road from two to four lanes, from 103rd Street to Parman Road. The second phase of the widening project...
Local nonprofit founder faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding VA
The founder of a local nonprofit focused on connecting service members with mental health resources is accused of defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs for tens of thousands of dollars for over five years.
Jaguars announce 90s-style “Prowler” throwback uniform
The Jaguars have put together something for their 30th season in 2024. Jacksonville announced on Thursday that they’ll be wearing their 90s-style “Prowler” throwback jerseys for their Week 5 matchup with the Colts. Former head coach Tom Coughlin will be inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars...
Jaguars unveil 'Prowler' throwback uniforms, set to debut in Week 5 game vs. Colts
The Jacksonville Jaguars are dusting off a beloved look to celebrate their 30th season of football in Duval County. The Jags unveiled their "prowler" throwbacks on Thursday, fulfilling a persistent fan request to revive a classic uniform from a bygone (and perhaps, returning) era. The kits feature plenty of unique attributes, including a custom type font, black-and-gold trimmed numbers and the prowling Jaguar logo from that era. Most importantly, they remind Jags fans of the good times of old.
Jaguars sue Amit Patel, who stole $22 million from the team for gambling
On the surface, the Jaguars are trying to get blood from a stone. At a deeper level, they might be setting up a far more lucrative play. Via Xuan Thai of ESPN.com, the Jaguars have sued Amit Patel for $22.2 million that he embezzled, largely to support a gambling habit. The relevant principal of Florida law permits the Jaguars to recover treble damages, pushing the suit to $66.6 billion.
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