Richard R. Kennedy
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Richard R. Kennedy is a Canadian
lawyer and businessman.
Kennedy is currently the president of Health Products Canada Inc., having offices in Toronto
and Buffalo
. He is a venture capitalist, investing in small companies and taking them public. His areas of interest are medical technology and state-of-the-art patent technology. Kennedy, a member of the Jockey Club of Canada
, is a champion thoroughbred breeder, holding the 1987 Canadian Horse of the Year in partnership, and several other awards. He also currently owns several broodmares. His father was Roy A. Kennedy, a prominent breeder in Canada and Florida
.
In 2003, Kennedy was indicted on several counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with Richard D. Schultz in helping conceal Schultz's fraudulent ownership interest esimated at $9 million. Kennedy was sentenced to 15 months in prison and a $200,000 fine.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
lawyer and businessman.
Kennedy is currently the president of Health Products Canada Inc., having offices in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. He is a venture capitalist, investing in small companies and taking them public. His areas of interest are medical technology and state-of-the-art patent technology. Kennedy, a member of the Jockey Club of Canada
Jockey Club of Canada
The Jockey Club of Canada was formed in 1973 to oversee thoroughbred horse racing in Canada. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the club is responsible for the annual Sovereign Awards program and the Canadian Graded Stakes Committee.Founding members:...
, is a champion thoroughbred breeder, holding the 1987 Canadian Horse of the Year in partnership, and several other awards. He also currently owns several broodmares. His father was Roy A. Kennedy, a prominent breeder in Canada and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.
In 2003, Kennedy was indicted on several counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with Richard D. Schultz in helping conceal Schultz's fraudulent ownership interest esimated at $9 million. Kennedy was sentenced to 15 months in prison and a $200,000 fine.