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Banker for Alex Murdaugh convicted of bank fraud charges

A banker charged with helping disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh take money from the legal settlements of clients has been found guilty of wire and bank fraud charges in South Carolina

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Ex-South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte found guilty in fraud trial that put Murdaugh in spotlight

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina bank CEO Russell Laffitte was found guilty Tuesday night on all six counts of conspiracy, bank and wire fraud and misapplication of bank funds, ending a three-week trial that also put disgraced attorney and accused murderer Alex Murdaugh in the spotlight.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022

In closing argument, prosecutor insists ‘absolute power’ corrupted former South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte

CHARLESTON, S.C. — In her closing argument of former South Carolina banker Russell Laffitte’s federal bank fraud trial Monday, prosecutor Emily Limehouse said, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022