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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

Stuntwoman-turned-attorney accused of staging car crashes to file fraudulent insurance claims

A New Orleans stuntwoman-turned-lawyer staged car crashes to file fraudulent insurance claims, the US Department of Justice alleged.

Vanessa Motta, 43, is one of eight people indicted in the scheme in Louisiana. The defendants, who include Motta’s husband and professional drivers, would allegedly intentionally collide with 18-wheelers and flee the scene.

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