Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

CEO Timothy Lee Charged with Felony Donation Scheme

9/26/2025

42 3

Summary

Story summary

Timothy Lee, JL Capital CEO, faces nine felony counts for reimbursing employees’ 2020 donations to Kym Pine and Keith Amemiya.
Prosecutors say Lee pressured employees to donate and reimbursed them through checks from his personal account in 2020.
Defense says reimbursements did not violate law because donations originated with employees; a state judge will decide dismissal within 30 days.

1 of 1

Story summary

Timothy Lee, JL Capital CEO, faces nine felony counts for reimbursing employees’ 2020 donations to Kym Pine and Keith Amemiya.
Prosecutors say Lee pressured employees to donate and reimbursed them through checks from his personal account in 2020.
Defense says reimbursements did not violate law because donations originated with employees; a state judge will decide dismissal within 30 days.