Embezzling

From Legal Legend to Convicted Criminal: Tom Girardi Sentenced to Seven Years for Embezzling Millions

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Tom Girardi, an 86-year-old disbarred attorney known for his high-profile legal battles, including a notable case against Pacific Gas and Electric, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for embezzling funds from his clients. Girardi, who gained additional notoriety as the husband of reality television star Erika Girardi, was found guilty of four counts of wire fraud. A federal judge in California issued the sentence on Tuesday, June 3, as part of a case involving the misappropriation of approximately $15 million over a decade, from 2010 to 2020. Girardi’s convictions … Read more

California Attorney Sentenced to 21 Months for Embezzling $8.7 Million to Fuel Vegas Gambling Habit

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Sara Jacqueline King, a 41-year-old attorney from Newport Beach, California, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for embezzling approximately $8.7 million from her clients. The sentencing took place on May 5 after she pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. In addition to her prison term, King has been ordered to pay restitution totaling nearly $8.8 million. Between January 2022 and January 2023, King operated under her business, King Family Lending LLC, which purportedly provided short-term loans secured by the assets of high-profile borrowers, including celebrities and professional athletes. However, … Read more

Kentucky Lawyer Sentenced to Six Years for Embezzling Over $200,000 from Estates

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky attorney has been sentenced to a six-year prison term after admitting to significant theft from two estates, marking a substantial fall from grace within the legal community. Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, previously practicing in Campbell County, entered a guilty plea earlier this year for misappropriating funds exceeding $200,000. The Campbell County Circuit Court delivered the sentence after Zaccheus-Miller was charged with two counts of theft. These criminal actions led to her immediate and temporary suspension from practicing law. The future of her legal career now hangs in balance as the Kentucky … Read more

Florida Attorney to Surrender after Allegedly Embezzling $300K from Historic Pennsylvania Carousel Nonprofit

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POTTSTOWN, Pa.—Authorities in Montgomery County are preparing for the imminent custody of a local attorney and Florida resident accused of embezzling $300,000 from a cherished nonprofit organization. Adam Seger, 56, is set to surrender in Sarasota, Florida as legal procedures align for his transfer, following constant communication between detectives and Seger’s legal representation. The embezzlement case came to light after a thorough investigation revealed that the funds were stolen in June 2019, but the theft went unnoticed until February 2025. Seger, an attorney and board member of The Carousel at Pottstown, allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent … Read more