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Billionaire Author and Lobbyist Hit with Fraud Lawsuits

3/7/2026

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Billionaire author Amy Griffin faces a lawsuit from a former classmate alleging she stole the classmate's story for The Tell and fabricated memories.
The suit follows scrutiny of Griffin's memoir's authenticity, including Griffin's claims of recovering memories via MDMA therapy.
In California, lobbyist Darius W. Anderson is accused of fraud by business partner Ron Burkle, who alleges misappropriation of over $16 million.
Both cases involve disputes among high-profile individuals.

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Billionaire author Amy Griffin faces a lawsuit from a former classmate alleging she stole the classmate's story for The Tell and fabricated memories.
The suit follows scrutiny of Griffin's memoir's authenticity, including Griffin's claims of recovering memories via MDMA therapy.
In California, lobbyist Darius W. Anderson is accused of fraud by business partner Ron Burkle, who alleges misappropriation of over $16 million.
Both cases involve disputes among high-profile individuals.