Following an investigation into the alleged misuse of charitable funds by the Doc Hurley Scholarship Foundation, state officials plan to file a civil complaint against its director, Muriel Hurley-Carter.
Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein said Hurley-Carter withdrew cash from the scholarship fund and also used the money to pay a credit card bill and for dog grooming, a personal trainer and other purchases.
She is the daughter of Walter ‘Doc’ Hurley, the former high school football coach for whom the foundation is named.
The state will seek civil penalties against Hurley-Carter and the forfeiture of any misappropriated funds. The complaint will also seek a permanent injunction barring Hurley-Carter from holding any position with a charitable organization in Connecticut where she would have control of funds.
The state will also file a separate action to dissolve the foundation, which has no assets remaining in its accounts.
Hfd. Foundation provides new life
Following the state’s announcement today that it would sue Hurley-Carter and seek to dissolve the foundation she oversaw, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving said it would establish and administer the ‘Doc Hurley Scholarship Fund for Greater Hartford’ as a part of its own scholarship program. Once the fund reaches $10,000, it will disburse annual awards of $3,000 for up to four years to students who qualify.
“Mr. Hurley’s commitment to improving the educational opportunities for the young people of the Greater Hartford community is unparalleled and steadfast,” Linda J. Kelly, president of the Hartford Foundation, said in a statement. “We are proud to continue his legacy through this scholarship fund.”
