Brooklyn Man Posed as Attorney to Con Inmates
Summary: A Brooklyn man with no legal credentials pretended to be an attorney, promising overturned convictions to inmates serving long…
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US Lawyer Andruw Stephens Wanted for Misappropriating $12 Million in South Africa
Summary: A lawyer in South Africa has been classified as a fugitive after he disappeared with millions from his law…
Martin Shkreli Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
Summary: The "Pharma Bro" has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud. Martin Shkreli was convicted of defrauding…
Former Bryan Cave Attorney Harvey Newkirk Disbarred
Summary: The former Bryan Cave attorney convicted of trying to help cheat lenders in a fraudulent scheme was disbarred. A…
Australian Lawyer Posed as His Clients to Steal $10 Million
Summary: A Sydney, Australia lawyer is accused of stealing nearly $10 million from his clients by posing as them in…
Politician Pamela Harris Indicted for Fraud
Summary: Brooklyn assemblywoman Pamela Harris was indicted for fraud in relation to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy left…
Former Shkreli Attorney, Evan Greebel, Convicted of Conspiring in Scheme to Defraud Investors
Summary: The former attorney for Turing Pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli has been convicted of conspiring in the scheme to defraud…
Apple So Far Facing Eight Lawsuits Over Slowing iPhones
Summary: Eight class-action-seeking lawsuits have been filed against Apple because of software that slows old iPhones. For iPhone users, they've…
South African Attorney Jay Adriaan Venter Faked His Own Death
Summary: In an attempt to escape persecution for misappropriating funds, a South African lawyer faked his own death. A Vryheid…
Stockton Lawyer Yehlen Dorothea Brooks Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Immigrants
Summary: Stockton-based lawyer Yehlen Brooks pleaded guilty to conning immigrants seeking citizenship of thousands of dollars. Calfornia Attorney General Xavier…
Former Rep. Corrine Brown Sentenced to 5 Years
Summary: Former Florida Rep. Corrine Brown has been sentenced to 5 years for engaging in a fraudulent charity. The former…
Actor Johnny Depp Sues Former Lawyers
Summary: Hollywood star Johnny Depp is now suing his former lawyers for $30 million in unlawfully collected fees. The Pirates…