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Former CEO Faces 15 Felony Charges for Embezzling $5M

1/14/2026

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Christopher L. Butler, 49, former CEO of The Painted Turtle camp, faces 15 felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $5 million from the Paul Newman–founded nonprofit and will be arraigned in Los Angeles.
He allegedly stole funds from 2018 to 2025 and hid them by altering financial records.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman condemned the actions, and Butler could face 18 years in prison if convicted.

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Christopher L. Butler, 49, former CEO of The Painted Turtle camp, faces 15 felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $5 million from the Paul Newman–founded nonprofit and will be arraigned in Los Angeles.
He allegedly stole funds from 2018 to 2025 and hid them by altering financial records.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman condemned the actions, and Butler could face 18 years in prison if convicted.