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Kevin Trudeau fans still pony up millions to support pitchman convicted of fraud

The FTC — owed $37 million — is investigating whether Kevin Trudeau is hiding millions. His fan club raised $3 million from people who admire his teachings.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023

Judge finds convicted TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau in contempt for failing to report to court

Sham diet book author Kevin Trudeau won’t face jail for now, but U.S. authorities demand that he start paying down a $37 million fine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023

Months after release from federal prison, TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau could face jail again

CHICAGO — TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau was warned years ago by a federal judge that a 10-year prison sentence for contempt wasn’t going to magically erase the whopping $37.6 million civil penalty he still owes for lying about his controversial weight-loss book.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 1, 2022