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California Attorney Sentenced for $9M Gambling Fraud

5/10/2025

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California attorney Sara Jacqueline King faces 21 months in prison after defrauding clients of nearly $9 million to fuel her gambling addiction. Pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, she is also ordered to repay $8,785,045. King's betrayal of trust unfolded through her lending business, King Family Lending LLC, leaving a trail of financial devastation.

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California attorney Sara Jacqueline King faces 21 months in prison after defrauding clients of nearly $9 million to fuel her gambling addiction. Pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, she is also ordered to repay $8,785,045. King's betrayal of trust unfolded through her lending business, King Family Lending LLC, leaving a trail of financial devastation.