Disgraced SF lawyer gets life without possibility of parole for 2008 murder in Palm Springs
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David Replogle, a 76-year-old lawyer from San Francisco, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being convicted of conspiracy to murder 74-year-old Clifford Lambert in Palm Springs in 2008. He and four associates conspired to kill Lambert to steal his belongings and home deed, with the investigation stretching over 16 years. Senior Deputy District Attorney Lisa DiMaria highlighted the case's unusual nature due to its numerous defendants and the extensive legal resources involved. Other defendants are appealing their sentences, while one played a role in providing testimony in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Riverside County Judge sentenced San Francisco lawyer David Replogle to life in prison without parole for conspiracy to kill retiree Clifford Lambert in 2008.
Five Bay Area men conspired to murder Clifford Lambert to steal his possessions and home deed; the case was prolonged for 16 years.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Lisa DiMaria remarked on the case's uniqueness, citing the extensive resources involved and the number of defendants.
Kaushal Niroula, one of the convicted, was murdered by a cellmate; he falsely claimed to be Nepalese royalty and orchestrated multiple scams.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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