USA v. O'Neill

  1. May 18, 2023

    Atty Must Repay $9.4M In 'Scoundrel 101' Escrow Scheme

    A Maryland attorney convicted of embezzling $8.5 million from clients trying to purchase COVID-19 protective equipment was ordered by a New York federal judge Wednesday to pay nearly $9.4 million in restitution.

  2. May 08, 2023

    Md. Atty Hit With 9 Years For 'Scoundrel 101' Escrow Fraud

    A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a Maryland attorney to nine years in prison Monday for embezzling $8.5 million from clients who planned COVID-19 equipment purchases, then telling myriad lies the judge equated to "Scoundrel 101" for lawyers handling escrow.