Boston Blackie's Owner, Giannoulias Supporter, Hit With Bank Fraud Charges

Boston Blackie's Owner, Giannoulias Supporter, Hit With Bank Fraud Charges

The owner of the Boston Blackie's restaurant chain -- a man with strong political ties to U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias -- was charged today with bank fraud, along with the owner's son and an employee.

Boston Blackie's owner Nick Giannis, 62, his son, Chris Giannis, 38, and Boston Blackie's manager Andy Bakopoulos, 38, allegedly defrauded Charter One and Washington Mutual banks of nearly $2 million, Cook County prosecutors said.

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