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Ex-Merrill Rep Who Scammed Pastors Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
By Jeff BermanThe former broker had pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and admitted to swindling millions of dollars from victims in several states.
December 02, 2021
New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's MurderThe next court date is Jan. 20 to set a date for a preliminary hearing for Anthony Duwayne Turner, accused of killing Michelle Avan.
November 24, 2021
Ex-Edward Jones Rep Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Clients Out of $778KRonald Molo used some funds to pay for vehicles, credit card balances and home mortgages, prosecutors say.
November 22, 2021
Bogus Broker Who Threatened to Kill Disabled Client Gets 5-Plus Years Behind BarsGregg Brie admitted to embezzling funds from three victims, two of whom lived in his New York apartment complex.
November 18, 2021
Robinhood, Citadel Win Dismissal of Meme-Stock LawsuitRetail investors had accused the firms of colluding during January's meme-stock frenzy.
November 18, 2021
SEC Bars Stock Trading Webcast Host Over Pump-and-Dump SchemeThe SEC and DOJ previously charged him with securities fraud in separate actions.
November 18, 2021
Robinhood Sued Over Data BreachThe 7 million affected customers face a lifetime risk of identity theft due to the firm's failure to safeguard data, the suit maintains.
November 17, 2021
Bogus Broker Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces Up to 25 Years in PrisonThe scammer posed as a broker and obtained over $2.7 million from at least 19 investors, prosecutors say.