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9 felony counts for French

Al Harris August 17, 2010 2

Richmond developer Justin French was released from Richmond City Jail after being arraigned on nine felony counts. Plus, BizSense has learned who was supposed to be paid by the bad check.

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French arrested at Richmond International Airport

Aaron Kremer August 13, 2010 40

Embattled developer Justin French was arrested by a Virginia State Police officer early this morning at Richmond International Airport.

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French tax credit records raise red flags

Al Harris August 12, 2010 30

State records obtained by Richmond BizSense show that developer Justin French has received an unusually large amount of tax credits for renovating historic buildings. Several contractors said that the rehab costs reported by French

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Feds raid French’s office, developer goes off the radar

Al Harris August 6, 2010 33

Agents take computers and boxes of documents from embattled developer Justin French’s office, and sources say the investigation centers on potential fraud related to historic tax credits.

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French saga takes new twist

Al Harris July 29, 2010 4

An embattled developer’s plan to wrest control from an investor might not be working quite as planned

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Union First sues Justin French

Al Harris July 19, 2010 16

Union First Market Bank filed a lawsuit filed last Friday seeking to place seven of his properties, for which they hold the deed of trust on, under receivership by court order.

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In development feud, writing is on the wall

Al Harris July 16, 2010 9

It’s not often that a spat over tax credits inspires graffiti artists. Developer Justin French said he supports the local artists who painted messages on the exterior walls of the Scott’s Addition industrial property

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French’s bills pile up

Al Harris July 9, 2010 19

A dispute between a Richmond developer and one of his investors has left several local contractors in the lurch, and at least one has already sued.

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‘Strategic’ default?

Al Harris June 30, 2010 45

One of the most active developers in the City of Richmond is letting some of his property go into foreclosure so that he can expel an investor and renegotiate his loans with his bank.

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Solar contractor expands his orbit

Al Harris April 22, 2010 8

One of Richmond’s solar contractors has started a firm that he hopes can better compete for work across the Mid-Atlantic region, and another local builder is investing in the company.

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