James OBriant, a lawyer in Kalamazoo Michigan, is facing charges after his embezzlement of a huge sum of money from his client’s pockets.
A disgraced lawyer in Michigan was required to reimburse the victim who he stole a huge sum of money from. (Photo: Daily Breeze)
Embezzlement Of A Huge Sum Of Money
Disgraced lawyer James OBriant has admitted to embezzling a substantial sum of money. This huge sum of money is from a 95-year-old client in Kalamazoo, Michigan. OBriant.
The lawyer had authorized access to the client’s huge sum of money due to his position at a licensed law firm. He illicitly transferred the huge sum of money from the trust account to the firm’s accounts and utilized it for personal gain.
The huge sum of money enabled him to invest in his own accounts. Additionally, the lawyer neglected to report the stolen funds, which is the huge sum of money, on his tax returns. Under a plea agreement.
According to a published article by MLive.com, OBriant who embezzled the huge sum of money, will be required to reimburse the victim with $154,511 and pay $13,556 to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
If he fulfills the conditions of his charge regarding the embezzlement of the huge sum of money from the agreement, he will face sentencing for two charges, while the remaining charges will be dropped. OBriant’s sentencing is scheduled for May 6, 2024.
Obriant’s 2018 And 2019 Tax Returns
In a published article by CBS News, James Obriant who is 63 years old, failed to report the stolen money in his tax returns for 2018 and 2019. His plea agreement, if fulfilled, will result in him only facing a count of larceny while other charges will be dropped.
