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The Rise and Fall of Jack Idema
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26:06 - 29:14 (03:07)

Jack Idema created a company to raise funds for a US counter-terrorist group but was later charged with mail fraud and accused of destroying his own house with a sword, forging a letter for use as evidence, and choking his girlfriend during a fight.

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The hosts discuss the concept of being a "good" grifter, which includes constantly suing people and forming companies with catchy names, such as "Hunt for Bin Laden LLC."
26:06 - 27:21 (01:15)
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Grifting
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The hosts discuss the concept of being a "good" grifter, which includes constantly suing people and forming companies with catchy names, such as "Hunt for Bin Laden LLC."

Chapter
The Rise and Fall of Jack Idema
Episode
Part Two: Jack Idema: The War On Terror's Dumbest Grifter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Charges of mail fraud were brought against Jack Adima for using a company post office box to solicit funds for a US counter-terrorist group.
27:21 - 29:14 (01:52)
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Lawsuit
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Charges of mail fraud were brought against Jack Adima for using a company post office box to solicit funds for a US counter-terrorist group. Testimony in the resulting lawsuit over the Hunt for Bin Laden LLC included allegations of domestic violence, property destruction, forgery, and missing funds.

Chapter
The Rise and Fall of Jack Idema
Episode
Part Two: Jack Idema: The War On Terror's Dumbest Grifter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards