Swindled Bonus: The Studio (Carissa Carpenter)
Jul 14, 2024
Carissa Carpenter, an ambitious woman proposed to build a massive movie studio in Northern California, only to face deception, stolen identities, legal troubles, and a failed project. The podcast explores the challenges, deceitful schemes, and repercussions of Carissa Carpenter's ambitious yet fraudulent endeavors.
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Morning View Studios Proposal
- Carissa Carpenter proposed a $2.8 billion movie studio in Dixon, California, promising jobs and economic growth.
- The studio would feature diverse sets, restaurants, and hotels, with Carpenter hinting at George Lucas's involvement.
Community Reactions and Carpenter's Promises
- While some residents opposed the studio, many supported it due to potential economic benefits.
- Carpenter offered landowners double their land's value and promised to maintain Dixon's charm.
Land Acquisition and Political Influence
- Landowners who resisted selling faced harassment and pressure from the community.
- Carpenter's influence extended to local politics, opposing a transparency ordinance that threatened the project.