U.S. Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Prison Term for Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao
Prosecutors' Call for Sentence Enhancement In a recent development, U.S. prosecutors have recommended a three-year prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao,…
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Arrest Made in Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, alongside James Smith, the Assistant Director in…
Former Locke Lord Partner Sentenced to 10 Years in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Mark Scott, a former partner at U.S. law firm Locke Lord, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for…
A Kazakhstani Figure Accused of Money Laundering Finds New Role in Litigation Finance
A recent revelation involving Ilyas Khrapunov, a Kazakhstani individual accused of orchestrating hundreds of millions of dollars laundering from the…
Disgraced Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Pleads Guilty to 22 Federal Charges
Former Attorney Admits to Massive Financial Crimes In a stunning turn of events, disbarred South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has…
Hillsboro Beach Attorney James Schneider Charged in Fraud Scheme
Summary: A Florida lawyer, one among many involved in a fraudulent scheme, was charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and…
Gary M. Prolman Suspended from Law Again
Summary: Although Gary M. Prolman fought to be able to practice law again last year, a Maine Supreme Court Judicial…
Colombian Anti-Corruption Official and Attorney Arrested for Corruption
Summary: A Colombian attorney and anti-corruption official were arrested in Colombia for bribing a former governor in the region. A…
Trial Finds New Jersey Lawyer Guilty of Fraud
Summary: An Essex County jury found lawyer Stephanie Hand guilty of money laundering, conspiracy, and theft in a scheme defrauding…
“DWI Dude” Lawyer Charged with Money Laundering
Summary: A lawyer known for taking on cases clients with drunk driving and marijuana charges was arrested for stealing money…
Once Famous Attorney Heading to Prison
Summary: A highly regarded attorney in Hollywood years ago will now be sitting behind bars for up to a year…
Embezzling Louisville Lawyer Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
Summary: In the course of almost a decade, a lawyer stole $1.6 million from seven clients. To pay his gambling…