Ex-Alabama defensive lineman pleads guilty after impersonating 3 NFL players to fraudulently obtain nearly $20M in loans
Former Alabama defensive lineman Luther Davis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for impersonating three NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans. He and co-defendant CJ Evins used fake documents, email accounts, and disguises during video calls to pose as the athletes or their representatives. The scheme involved at least 13 loans, with proceeds used to buy luxury items and real estate. Davis faces up to seven years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October.
- ▪Luther Davis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a $20 million loan fraud scheme.
- ▪He and CJ Evins impersonated NFL players Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney, and David Njoku without their knowledge or consent.
- ▪The fraud involved fake bank accounts, email addresses, driver’s licenses, and disguises during investor video calls.
- ▪Proceeds from the fraudulent loans were used to purchase real estate, jewelry, cars, and other luxury goods.
- ▪Davis previously violated NCAA rules in 2013 by facilitating $40,000 in transactions between agents and college players.
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