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United States of America v. Richard "Alex" Murdaugh and Russell Lucius Laffitte

Date: 11-22-2022

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Court: United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Charleston County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

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Description:
Charleston, South Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and three counts of misapplication of bank funds.



Former Palmetto State Bank CEO and alleged Richard "Alex" Murdaugh co-conspirator Russell Lucius Laffitte were indicted on bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and three counts of misapplication of bank funds.



18 U.S.C. 1344 provides:



Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice—



(1) to defraud a financial institution; or



(2) to obtain any of the moneys, funds, credits, assets, securities, or other property owned by, or under the custody or control of, a financial institution, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises;
Outcome:
Defendants were found guilty.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Richard "Alex" Murdaugh and R...?

The outcome was: Defendants were found guilty.

Which court heard United States of America v. Richard "Alex" Murdaugh and R...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Charleston County), SC.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Richard "Alex" Murdaugh and R...?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Charleston Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer for free..

When was United States of America v. Richard "Alex" Murdaugh and R... decided?

This case was decided on November 22, 2022.