Stinson’s bail is revoked

A federal judge revoked bail for Robert Stinson Jr., accused of perpetrating a $17 million Ponzi scheme, sending the Chester County man to prison until trial.

Prosecutors had argued last week before U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson that Stinson had violated terms of his release on bail by, among other things, using the online alias Jon P. Sascha II to solicit money for an Internet video service.

Stinson's trial is scheduled to start Aug. 15.    - Harold Brubaker