Richard Louis Crosby III, a 37-year-old from Ohio, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for Social Security fraud. He posed as a former Marine, football player, and lawyer, successfully obtaining job offers from multiple law firms, many with lucrative salaries. Despite his disbarment following theft charges, Crosby continued his fraudulent activities by using stolen identities, including his father's and a deceased individual's. He ultimately pleaded guilty and must pay restitution to the defrauded firms, highlighting significant issues within job application processes for legal positions.
Crosby, posing as a BigLaw alum and former athlete, secured job offers worth six-figure salaries using fake identities, leading to his arrest and sentences.
Richard Louis Crosby III was sentenced to 37 months in prison for using fake identities to commit Social Security fraud as he sought legal employment.
Prosecutors noted that Crosby had used identifying information from various individuals, including his elderly father and deceased individuals, to create his fraudulent personas.
Crosby’s deceptions began after he indicated his intention to resign from law practice in June 2021, yet he continued applying for high-paying jobs.
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