Frank's Back in Business
Criminal Activities
Impersonation
Deliberately creating and using a false identity to deceive another person via messages/communication (in the U.S., impersonation, identity fraud, or related statutes can apply depending on method and injury). The transcript records Dennis admitting he was the fabricated persona "Johnny" and that he sent texts from his phone to deceive someone.
Situation:
"Dennis (with the group's assistance) pretends to be the controlling shareholder Brian LeFeve while interacting with investors and company representatives to influence decisions and negotiations (stringing along the Wheeler Group and participating in investor meetings under false identity)."
Mutilation
Removing or dismembering a body part (mutilation/desecration of human remains); if done while the victim was alive, the act would also constitute assault/battery and potentially aggravated assault or mayhem.
Situation:
"A gang member admits to having cut off a man's finger in connection with trying to obtain a 'fingertip' (the transcript: 'I heard, "Get a fingertip." And I chopped his finger off really quick...'), and the group is later found to be in possession of that severed finger—constituting mutilation/desecration and/or assault depending on whether the victim was alive at the time."
Possession of Stolen Property
Knowingly receiving, retaining, or possessing property that has been stolen, a crime under U.S. state law.
Situation:
"After taking LeFeve's wallet and its contents, the gang uses the wallet/ticket and discusses having the victim's credit cards and money ('I got your credit cards. I got your money. Boom, I got your Phillies tickets'), constituting possession and use of stolen property."
Theft
Unauthorized taking and consumption of another person's personal property (petty theft/larceny): intentionally taking possession of property belonging to someone else without that person's consent.
Situation:
"The group finds Brian LeFeve's wallet at a bar, collectively claims it ('Five, four, three, two, one! ... Boom, I got your wallet'), keeps the wallet and its contents, and uses the items (including a Phillies ticket) for their own benefit."