[3] Owner Steve Kaplan[1] was the subject of a 14 week trial in 2001[4] after prosecutors alleged that the club was used for prostitution, money laundering, bribery and credit card fraud.
[5] The club was managed by Thomas "Ziggy" Sicignano, who acted as a witness for the prosecution.
[1] Steven Sadow represented Kaplan during the case, which was brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
[8] Details of the plea deal included agreeing to close the club, 400 hours of community service, and a $5 million fine.
[9] After the club's 2001 closure,[7] Atlanta City Council agreed to attempt to purchase the location,[3] although it was next used as a church before opening as The Gold Room nightclub in 2009.