Security News in Brief: Disgraced former attorney sentenced to nearly six years in prison for litigation advance fraud scheme

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Chalmer “Chuck” Detling, II, a disbarred attorney, has been sentenced to prison after being convicted by a jury of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Without their knowledge or authorization, Detling used his clients’ identities—sometimes repeatedly—to obtain dozens of fraudulent litigation advances, totaling over $400,000.