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George Santos Plea Deal and Graceland Fraud: Legal Drama Explored
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In this micro episode of The Passing Judgment Podcast, host Jessica Levinson discusses two major legal issues. Firstly, former Republican congress member George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, among other charges, effectively avoiding a federal trial and ensuring some prison time. The second case involves Lisa Finley, who was arrested for attempting to fraudulently foreclose on Elvis Presley's Graceland by claiming that Presley’s late daughter had used it as collateral for a loan, backed by forged documents.
Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:
1️⃣ George Santos Legal Issues: George Santos, a former Republican congress member from New York, has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, avoiding a public federal trial.
2️⃣ Graceland Foreclosure Attempt: Finley falsely claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had put up Graceland as collateral for a $3.8 million loan, creating a fictitious entity to carry out the scheme.
3️⃣ Common Thread of Aggravated Identity Theft: Both cases are marked by deceptive and fraudulent activities, whether in political campaigns or in attempts to claim ownership of a legendary estate.
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Manage episode 435575907 series 2738868
In this micro episode of The Passing Judgment Podcast, host Jessica Levinson discusses two major legal issues. Firstly, former Republican congress member George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, among other charges, effectively avoiding a federal trial and ensuring some prison time. The second case involves Lisa Finley, who was arrested for attempting to fraudulently foreclose on Elvis Presley's Graceland by claiming that Presley’s late daughter had used it as collateral for a loan, backed by forged documents.
Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:
1️⃣ George Santos Legal Issues: George Santos, a former Republican congress member from New York, has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, avoiding a public federal trial.
2️⃣ Graceland Foreclosure Attempt: Finley falsely claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had put up Graceland as collateral for a $3.8 million loan, creating a fictitious entity to carry out the scheme.
3️⃣ Common Thread of Aggravated Identity Theft: Both cases are marked by deceptive and fraudulent activities, whether in political campaigns or in attempts to claim ownership of a legendary estate.
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