The cable television company in question is likely Adelphia Communications, which was a cable television provider based in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Adelphia's former CEO, John Rigas, and other members of the Rigas family were found to have committed a number of illegal accounting actions, including concealing self-dealing transactions and other financial improprieties. This led to the downfall of the company and resulted in criminal charges and convictions for several members of the Rigas family, including John Rigas himself.