defrauding

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In March, a California jury found Musk liable for some of the investors’ losses, but absolved him of defrauding them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

After the pardon, Schwartz still had to return to Arkansas in late December to serve nine months in prison for defrauding the state’s Medicaid program.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Cassidy was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court of defrauding her aunt - who has since died - after being convicted in February.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Kerr formerly represented Boston-based AllHere, which declared bankruptcy amid allegations of defrauding investors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

An impatient hum soon broke on his ear, and he lifted his head and called out, "Go home to bed, you mutinous pack; you'll be defrauding your masters of an hour's work to-morrow morning."

From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone