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Attorneys Convicted in Louisiana Car Accident Fraud Scheme

3/21/2026

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A federal jury in New Orleans convicted Jason Giles and Vanessa Motta, attorneys, of staging collisions with 18-wheelers to obtain fraudulent settlements.
They faced charges of fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering.
A third defendant, Diaminike Stalbert, was found guilty of making false statements.
Operation Sideswipe has led to over 50 convictions related to car accident fraud in Louisiana.
Sentencing is tentatively scheduled for July.

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Story summary

A federal jury in New Orleans convicted Jason Giles and Vanessa Motta, attorneys, of staging collisions with 18-wheelers to obtain fraudulent settlements.
They faced charges of fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering.
A third defendant, Diaminike Stalbert, was found guilty of making false statements.
Operation Sideswipe has led to over 50 convictions related to car accident fraud in Louisiana.
Sentencing is tentatively scheduled for July.