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Florida Woman Charged with Fraud in $175M Sale

3/28/2025

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Charlie Javice, a Florida woman, is charged with fraud for selling her startup, Frank, to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million.
Prosecutors allege she exaggerated her customer base from 400,000 to over 4.25 million and attempted to fabricate data.
The defense contends the evidence is unreliable and calls for her acquittal. Jury deliberations are imminent.

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Story summary

Charlie Javice, a Florida woman, is charged with fraud for selling her startup, Frank, to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million.
Prosecutors allege she exaggerated her customer base from 400,000 to over 4.25 million and attempted to fabricate data.
The defense contends the evidence is unreliable and calls for her acquittal. Jury deliberations are imminent.