Man accused of scamming millions to defend self

The target of a two year I-Team investigation will represent himself in court, and he won't get out on bond.

The I-Team first reported on the alleged scam artist who calls himself "Bobby Thompson" in 2010. Federal agents want to get his picture out to the public, to see if anyone can help figure out who he really is.

"Thompson" was the alleged mastermind of a fake charity, claiming to be collecting for U.S. Navy veterans.

Instead the Ohio Attorney General's office thinks he ripped off Ohioans and others across the country, collecting as much as $100 million for himself.

The man who calls himself "Bobby Thompson" appeared in court in Cleveland Tuesday morning, pleading not guilty to 22 counts. He's still hiding his identity, and U.S. Marshals say he didn't have fingerprints on file.

Late Tuesday, Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation showed the money and documents agents found when marshalls nabbed him in Oregon last week.

Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine is disgusted by the alleged crimes, saying, "Thompson was stealing from average Ohioans and average Americans. He was appealing to their patriotism. To their charity."

"Thompson" recieved more than 60,000 donations in Ohio alone, and allegedly worked the scam in 40 states.

Other aliases "Thompson" used include Anderson Yazzie, Alan Reace Lacy and Kenneth D. Morsette.

U.S. Marshals are asking anyone who knows "Thompson's" true identity to call. You can be anonymous and there may be a cash reward.

The I-team first reported on the alleged scam artist who calls himself "Bobby Thompson
Federal agents want to get his picture out to the public, to see if anyone can help figure out who he really is.

"Thompson" was the alleged mastermind of a fake charity, claiming to be collecting for U.S. Navy Veterans.

Instead the Ohio Attorney General's office thinks he ripped off Ohioans and others across the country, collecting as much as 100 million dollars for himself.

The man who calls himself "Bobby Thompson" appeared in court in Cleveland Tuesday morning, pleading not guilty to 22 counts. He's still hiding his identity, and U.S. Marshals say he didn't have fingerprints on file.

Late Tuesday, Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation showed the money and documents agents found when marshalls nabbed him in Oregon last week.

Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine is disgusted by the alleged crimes, saying "Thompson was stealing from average Ohioans and average Americans. He was appealing to their patriotism. To their charity."

"Thompson" recieved more than 60,000 donations in Ohio alone, and allegedly worked the scam in 40 states.

Other aliases "Thompson" used include Anderson Yazzie, Alan Reace Lacy and Kenneth D. Morsette.

U.S. Marshals are asking anyone who knows "Thompson's" true identity to

The man who calls himself "Bobby Thompson" appeared in court in Cleveland Tuesday morning, pleading not guilty to 22 counts. He's still hiding his identity, and U.S. Marshals say he didn't have fingerprints on file.

Late Tuesday, Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation showed the money and documents agents found when marshalls nabbed him in Oregon last week.

Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine is disgusted by the alleged crimes, saying "Thompson was stealing from average Ohioans and average Americans. He was appealing to their patriotism. To their charity."

"Thompson" recieved more than 60,000 donations in Ohio alone, and allegedly worked the scam in 40 states.

Other aliases "Thompson" used include Anderson Yazzie, Alan Reace Lacy and Kenneth D. Morsette.

U.S. Marshals are asking anyone who knows "Thompson's" true identity to call.

You can be anonymous and there may be a cash reward.