Raffaello Follieri Hospitalized

Real estate investor Raffaello Follieri was hospitalized on June 24, 2008, following his court hearing in Manhattan, New York, where he was charged with fraud and money laundering. Follieri was treated for a severe sinus infection.¹

Fast Facts

1. Was sick at his court hearing
2. Transported to the hospital
3. Was in stable condition
4. Underwent treatment for a sinus infection
5. Type of treatment was not disclosed

Raffaello Follieri Fast Facts

1. Born: 1978
2. Birthplace: Italy
3. Develops real estate
4. Owns the company The Folleri Group
5. Follieri was arrested on April 3, 2008, and again on June 24, 2008
6. First arrest for writing a bad check for $250,000
7. Second arrest for alleged fraud and money laundering

Quotes

"He had an episode in the courtroom which lead to him being transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation."—Melanie A. Bonvicino, Follieri's rep¹

"I do not have the specifics on what type of treatment at this time but [it's] for a severe sinus infection."—Melanie A. Bonvicino¹

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