We work with professional athletes on a variety of asset protection and business related issues. Although surrounded by managers and agents, they are often victimized by fraud schemes and increasingly coming under fire themselves, in many cases after making bad moves due to financial pressures. Here are 3 recent articles on these exposures, check the index to the right for others. – Ike Devji
College Football Hall Of Famer Charged With Ponzi Scheme
The SEC charged a former University of Georgia football coach and ESPN analyst with running an $80 million Ponzi scheme using assets from other coaches and former players.
http://www.proassetprotection.com/wp-admin/post-new.php
Ex-Dallas Cowboy Sentenced In Scam
A former Dallas Cowboys linebacker was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his role in a $20.5 million mortgage fraud that traded on his association with the NFL
http://www.fa-mag.com/news/ex-dallas-cowboy-sentenced-in-scam-12833.html?section=43
Football Star Vince Young Sues Advisors
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Vince Young sued his former financial advisor and former agent for fraud and breach of contract.
http://www.fa-mag.com/news/football-star-viince-young-sues-advisors–10972.html