Paul Ceglia claims that he owns 50 percent of Facebook in lieu of $1,000 in startup money in exchange for 50 percent of the future company. The federal prosecutors allege that Ceglia had altered an unrelated software development contract signed between him and Zuckerberg in 2003 and forged it in such a way that it was made to appear, Zuckerberg promised him 50 percent share in Facebook.
Paul Ceglia, who has jumped bail while awaiting trial for fraud charges, disappeared last month after cutting off an ankle monitoring bracelet, and fleeing his home. Federal marshals are seeking information that could lead to Ceglia’s arrest, according to Buffalo-based television station WGRZ. The trial listed for hearing on May 4 in a US District Court.
