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Fraudsters Plead Guilty to $19.8M Athlete Impersonation Scheme

4/28/2026

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Luther Davis and CJ Evins pleaded guilty on April 27, 2026 to a $19.8 million fraud scheme.
They impersonated players Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney with wigs, makeup and fake IDs.
From May 2023 to October 2024 they secured 13 fraudulent loans and bought real estate, jewelry and cars.
Judge Steven Grimberg set sentencing for Luther Davis on Oct 8, 2026 and CJ Evins on Aug 4, 2026, both facing up to seven years.

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Story summary

Luther Davis and CJ Evins pleaded guilty on April 27, 2026 to a $19.8 million fraud scheme.
They impersonated players Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney with wigs, makeup and fake IDs.
From May 2023 to October 2024 they secured 13 fraudulent loans and bought real estate, jewelry and cars.
Judge Steven Grimberg set sentencing for Luther Davis on Oct 8, 2026 and CJ Evins on Aug 4, 2026, both facing up to seven years.