Deceiving

Disgraced Lawyer Tom Girardi Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Deceiving Vulnerable Clients Out of Millions

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Tom Girardi, an 86-year-old disbarred attorney, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for defrauding clients out of tens of millions of dollars, as confirmed by court records. Girardi gained notoriety for his pivotal role in significant legal battles, including the 1993 case against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. that inspired the film “Erin Brockovich,” starring Julia Roberts. U.S. Attorney Bilal Essayli condemned Girardi’s actions, calling him “a thief and a liar” who exploited vulnerable clients. Along with his prison term, Girardi has been ordered to pay … Read more

Chicago Takes Legal Action Against Oil & Gas Giants, Accusing Them of Deceiving Consumers on Climate Crisis

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Chicago, Illinois – The city of Chicago is taking a stand against major oil and gas companies by filing a new climate fraud lawsuit. Utilizing local laws, Chicago alleges that these energy giants, including BP, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron, deceived consumers for years regarding the impact of their products on climate change. This lawsuit adds Chicago to the growing list of plaintiffs demanding accountability from the oil industry. The evidence presented in the lawsuit demonstrates a deliberate and intentional effort by the defendants to mislead Chicago residents about the dangers associated with their oil and … Read more

Ghanaian Immigration Lawyer Faces Up to 15 Years in Jail for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients and Deceiving the US Immigration System

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New York – A Ghanaian immigration lawyer based in the Bronx, New York, is facing up to 15 years in jail for orchestrating a massive immigration scam that defrauded vulnerable immigrants and caused financial loss, deportations, and denied Green Card applications. Kofi Amankwaa, along with his son Kofi Amankwaa Jr. and several associates, scammed hundreds of clients by charging exorbitant fees for fraudulent services promising to secure Green Cards for them. Simultaneously, they submitted false petitions accusing the clients’ children of abuse under the Violence Against Women Act to expedite their immigration applications. According to … Read more