Peoploungers chief disputes amount of scheme

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) – Peoploungers’ disgraced former chief claims his criminal acts were brought on by desperation after global business pressures sunk him and the furniture company into bankruptcy. Jimmy Green pleaded guilty to bank fraud, mail fraud and money laundering in April over his personal financial dealings. Nettleton-based Peoploungers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [...] [...]