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Frank Founder Pleads for Mercy in $175M Fraud Case

9/13/2025

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Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, pleaded for mercy before her sentencing for defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million.
In a letter to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, she accepted the jury's verdict and expressed regret for her actions.
Javice cited her commitment to charity and desire for motherhood, noting the pain of losing time due to legal issues.
She was convicted of misleading JPMorgan about having contact information for over 4 million students, but only 300,000 were found.
Javice faces a maximum sentence of 30 years, with sentencing scheduled for September 29.

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Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, pleaded for mercy before her sentencing for defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million.
In a letter to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, she accepted the jury's verdict and expressed regret for her actions.
Javice cited her commitment to charity and desire for motherhood, noting the pain of losing time due to legal issues.
She was convicted of misleading JPMorgan about having contact information for over 4 million students, but only 300,000 were found.
Javice faces a maximum sentence of 30 years, with sentencing scheduled for September 29.