Pimper v. State Ex Rel. Simpson

Sears, Presiding Justice.

On January 29, 2001, under the authority of the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act,1 the Floyd County District Attorney filed a civil in personam forfeiture complaint against appellants David and Amy Pimper (“the Pimpers”) and their wholly-owned corporations, D.L. Pimper Group, Inc., and Wall Street Creations, Ltd. (“the corporations”). This action was taken following investigations by both the Securities & Exchange Commission and the State. The State’s complaint asserted appellants’ involvement in theft, wire fraud, mail fraud, and…