California
A trial for Joseph (Mac) Duffy--a self-proclaimed professional golfer who was accused of bilking several women, including his wife, out of about $58,000--was scheduled Tuesday for June 5.
May 9, 1990
A self-described gigolo on probation for bilking $100,000 from rich, unsuspecting women in Orange County has been arrested in San Diego for allegedly conning a woman there out of $25,000, authorities said Friday.
July 27, 1991
Mike O’Connor got promoted to sergeant Tuesday--some say 20 years late.
Feb. 13, 1991
A man accused of bilking several women, including his bride, of more than $100,000 was arraigned on theft charges Friday in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana.
Feb. 10, 1990
Movies
A dapper man in a red Porsche pulls alongside an attractive woman driving a Mercedes.
March 28, 1992
After standing by her husband, Joseph (Mac) Duffy, the reputed con man charged with swindling women out of their savings to lead a life of luxury, Sylvianne Lestringant had his bail revoked so she could use the money for an investment, her private investigator said Thursday.
July 6, 1990
A self-described gigolo on probation for bilking $100,000 from rich women in Orange County has been arrested in San Diego on suspicion of conning a woman out of $25,000, authorities said Friday.
In a case of statewide significance, a San Diego County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Sheriff John Duffy engaged in illegal political activity last year when he used his office and deputies to distribute materials urging state Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird to resign.
March 15, 1986
Joseph Duffy, 28, was arraigned Thursday on charges of bilking several women, whom he met while cruising Coast Highway, of more than $50,000.
Dec. 22, 1989
A state appellate court ruled Tuesday that the survivors of Laverne Duffy, an Oceanside city employee murdered three years ago by a co-worker, should be allowed to seek compensation from the city for her death.
April 2, 1986