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Ex-Alabama Star Scams NFL Stars for Millions

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Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Luther Davis, along with CJ Evins, are accused of impersonating NFL stars to scam lenders out of nearly $20 million. Davis, who played from 2007 to 2010, faces felony charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They allegedly used fake companies, bogus email accounts, and phony drivers licenses to trick banks into handing over cash. Davis even showed up to virtual closings in disguise. The impersonated athletes had no involvement. Both men pleaded not guilty but plan to change their pleas in April. This case leaves fans stunned as a champion like Davis got tangled in such a wild scheme.

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Ex-Alabama Star Scams NFL Stars for Millions

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California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ex-Alabama Star Scams NFL Stars for Millions. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

A former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman from their 2009 national championship squad is in hot water for allegedly posing as NFL. Stars to scam lenders out of nearly $20 million in loans. Luther Davis, who played from 2007 to 2010, faces felony charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity, theft in Georgia federal court. His alleged partner, CJ Evans, is charged too. They reportedly used fake companies, bogus email accounts, and phony driver's licenses to trick banks into handing over cash for real estate, cars, and jewelry. Davis even showed up to virtual closings and wigs, makeup, or head coverings to mimic the players. The impersonated athletes, Green Bay Packer Safety, Xavier McKinning, Cleveland Browns, Titan, David and Joku, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael. Phoenix Jr. had zero involvement, prosecutors made clear. Davis had a solid college run with 21 solo tackles, 26 assists, and eight tackles for

loss over 45 games. Both men pleaded not guilty at a raiment, but told the court they're switching to guilty pleas at hearings on April 27th. This case shines a light on how far some go for quick cash, leaving fans stunned that a champ like Davis got tangled in such a wild scheme stay tuned, as it unfolds. And that's your update from California News Today, powered by AI.

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