Vann F. Leonard, believed to be in his late 40s, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, is awaiting sentencing for his embezzlement of at least $362,000 from his legal clients. According to authorities, Leonard transferred funds from at least one client escrow account for his own benefit over a period of about 3 1/2 years, from June 2008 through December 2011.
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Hat tip: FraudTalk reader Joe.
Update: Leonard, 46, was sentenced to 41 months in prison and ordered to pay approximately $440,000 in restitution.
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It's bad when your lawyer steals from you!
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