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I mean, how crazy-bullshit is that?
First, Jacobson discovered that Simon had rigged the game so nobody in Canada could win it.
And next, he met the co-conspirator whod recruit multiple winners and give him the Uncle Jerry honorific.
One of the winners included the father of his wife Robin, one of the most memorable characters ofMcMillions.
Rather than give up on their scheme, Jacobson decided to find new help.
Still, he needed more recruiters.
Once involved in the scam, Hart brought in two other men, Richard Couturier and Andrew Glomb.
and wondered what it was about.
That was enough for the Feds to move in and nab the conspirators.
In all, 51 people were indicted in the case, mostly on fraud and conspiracy charges.
Jacobson pleaded guilty andwas sentenced to three-plus years in prisonand ordered to pay $12.5 million in restitution.
McDonalds itself didnt escape the mess unscathed, facing several lawsuits in the ensuing years.
Now, the most recent developments are the release ofMcMillionsand the possibility of a movie adaptation of the story.
