Biography
Michael Donovan is the perfect reminder to consider the source. The Center for Responsible Lending has portrayed Donovan, who has a rap sheet for financial wrongdoing that would make Enron blush, as a credible whistleblower attacking “payday” lending stores. His claims against his former employer have been repeated by numerous media outlets, which have failed to mention his long criminal record.
Donovan’s legal troubles span nearly three decades. He was charged in at least 13 separate criminal proceedings since 1977, including convictions on 10 felony counts and repeated criminal convictions for theft-related offenses. Since 1997, he has faced more than $30,000 in civil judgments.
Check ‘n Go, Donovan’s former employer, has sued him for allegedly providing a false Social Security number to get his job; providing a forged Social Security Administration document when questioned about his false information; illegally providing confidential company information to the Center for Responsible Lending; and assisting the Center for Responsible Lending to eavesdrop on a confidential conference call.
Donovan appears to be a ringleader of sorts. Donovan has been named as a co-defendant with Richard Moore in at least six civil judgments since 1997. After climbing the corporate ladder allegedly under false pretenses, Donovan hired Moore to run a Check ‘n Go store. Donovan also allegedly falsified hiring information for several other associates, and most recently registered the website of a new group, CapAmerica.
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