Update by Chuck Fager Wichita, Kansas — Randy Littlefield remains a true believer in Priscilla Deters’ honesty and character. He is also convinced that she has been persecuted by the authorities who now have her on trial. With that background, his testimony in her trial could have been expected to be contentious, especially on cross-examination. … Continue reading March 3, 1998: Witness Says Deters Money a “Covenant,” not an “Investment” →

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Update by Chuck Fager Wichita, Kansas — Federal prosecutors aggressively questioned the first two defense witnesses in the Priscilla Deters-Productions Plus trial Monday. Dominick Pepe, who was Deters’ banker in 1989-1990, was the first defense witness. He acknowledged giving favorable evaluations of Deters’ business to potential investors who called him as a reference. One of … Continue reading March 2, 1998: First Defense Witnesses Roughed Up by Prosecutors in Productions Plus Trial →

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Update by Chuck Fager Wichita, Kansas – In the fourth day of the Priscilla Deters-Productions Plus church fraud trial, R.J. Wegner, Superintendent of North and South Dakota Nazarene churches, described in detail how he raised $628,000 for deposit in a fundraising scheme that was supposed to double the money with no risk, but in fact … Continue reading February 27, 1998: Wegner, Other Nazarene Churchmen Detail Frauds →

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 I need a blog like I need a hole in the head. But it’s clear that these days, it’s an increasingly important way of getting one’s views and convictions into the broader public discussion and debate.  And before it is too late, there are some things I’d like to get into circulation. My overriding concern … Continue reading Shall I Start a Blog? We can learn from others →

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