Segal Supporters Start Web Site

April 28, 2004

An anonymous group of supporters of embattled Chicago insurance broker Michael Segal has launched a Web site to bolster his tarnished image.

Segal, the CEO of Near North National Group, is on trial on federal charges of embezzling more than $20 million over the course of 10 years from the fund trust account of his brokerage for extravagant personal expenses and contributions to powerful local politicians.

The Web site, SegalSupport.com, is “designed to offer supporters of Michael Segal a place to voice their support as well as discuss legal issues related to the case,” according to news release. Additionally, the website will provide trial updates and links to related articles.”

The site’s slogan, announced in a subsequent release, is “The American Dream on Trial.” The site operators claim to have no connection to Segal but would not release any information about who they are. A search of the InterNIC Whois system revealed that the registrar of the SegalSupport.com is OnlineNIC, a wholesale reseller of Internet domain names.

Segal’s trial in the U.S. Northern District Court of Illinois began last week.

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  • May 5, 2004 at 4:49 am
    Uninterested says:
    You go to it! It is about time that the truly informed employees spoke up. I always heard from employees and company reps of the way he treated them like dirt. I was wondering... read more
  • April 30, 2004 at 12:46 pm
    Former Employee says:
    I have been following the trial because I am a former employee. I have first hand experience with how abusive and beligerent he could be to his former employees. I do not beli... read more
  • April 29, 2004 at 11:07 am
    Segal Support says:
    Unless you directly saw Mr. Segal doing anything illegal, it sounds like YOU are guilty of being a judge and jury with a conviction...and the trial JUST started. I could be wr... read more

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