Ruth Handler company, Ruthton Corp., formed by her and Peyton Massey, which manufactured a more realistic version of a woman's breast, called "Nearly Me". She personally fitted one for the then first lady, Betty Ford. In 1974, Handler resigned from Mattel after investigations of producing fraudulent financial reports. In 1978, Handler was charged with fraud and false reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission. She pleaded no contest, was fined $57,000 and sentenced to 2,500 hours of community service.She blamed her illness for making her "unfocused" on her business. Though the Handlers took a more hands-off approach to their company's business practice
Mark Handler board of the online digital media company called Direct Sports Network (formerly DeskSite). Mark Handler was the executive vice president and managing director of the Walt Disney Internet Group International. Handler was in charge of developing and leading WDIG’s international wire line and its mobile strategies for Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. He managed an assortment of businesses in these parts of the world, including: Disney's broadband offerings, downloadable internet games, twenty five localized versions of Disney.com, ToonTown, one expansive multiplayer online game, and Disney Mobile services. These services are now open to people living in 35 different international