14 years ago

Government finally does some good with your money.

Lawsuit Alleges D.C. Grant Money Went to Strip Club

Published August 30, 2011

WASHINGTON â€“ A District of Columbia nonprofit is accused in a lawsuit of using money from the district's HIV/AIDS program to renovate a warehouse that's now a strip club.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by D.C. Attorney General Irvin Nathan. It alleges that Miracle Hands, Inc., and its executive director, Cornell Jones, improperly diverted nearly $330,000 in grant money for renovation work at two warehouses.

The complaint says Miracle Hands represented that one of the warehouses would be converted into a job-training facility for people with HIV or AIDS. Instead, it opened in 2010 as the Stadium Club, which describes itself as a "premier gentleman's club" that also offers "five-star dining."

The lawsuit seeks damages and penalties of more than $1 million. Court records do not list an attorney for Jones.

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Dudester

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14 years ago

Why can't the govt. just give $$$ to welfare queens and people who plan to never work a day in their life ?

steve229

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14 years ago

Only in DC! I went to the Stadium Club when it first opened. Due to DC rules (nude stage dancing, but no lap dances) and high prices, it wasn't for me. But the club itself was very nicely done. Compared to some other DC projects, this was probably money well spent, lol.

vincemichaels

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14 years ago

Sheesh, the club should give the DC Attorney General free lap dances for life. LOL

vincemichaels

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14 years ago

Sheesh, the club should give the DC Attorney General free lap dances for life. LOL

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