Dan Doyle, convicted of embezzling over $1M from his nonprofit, dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Dan Doyle, the founder of Institute of International Sport, died over the weekend. He was 74.

J.R. Ventura, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections, told ABC 6 News Wednesday that Doyle’s wife confirmed he died on Sunday. The cause of his death wasn’t immediately known.

Doyle was found guilty of embezzling more than $1 million from the nonprofit he founded, which was based at the University of Rhode Island.

Throughout the trial, Doyle vehemently argued his innocence. He was released in May of last year.

Prosecutors said Doyle used money from his nonprofit to pay for cosmetic eye surgery, a wedding rehearsal dinner, his daughters’ college education, and personal bonuses. He also forged the signature of one of his most dedicated supporters, philanthropist, and former CEO of Hasbro Inc., Alan Hassenfeld.

Doyle was convicted in December of 2016. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and was ordered to pay $550,000 to the Hassenfeld Foundation.

In June of 2020, Doyle appealed the ruling, but wasn’t successful with a Supreme Court judge upholding his embezzlement conviction.

Doyle was from West Hartford, Connecticut.