Kardashian's Realtor Arrested In $6M Ponzi Scheme

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (262)

0:00 Sean Property's Early Life and Career chapter 5
0:00 Discovering a Glitch in the Accounting System
0:30 Summer Internship at Goldman Sachs
1:00 Decision to Pursue a Career in Sales and Brokerage
1:30 Challenges and Rejection at Maril Lynch
2:01 Observations and Realizations about the Industry
2:31 The Challenges of Being a Junior Broker chapter 3
2:31 The Pressure on Junior Brokers and the Consequences of Stealing Business
3:04 Feeling Trapped in a Wretched Business and the Decision to Leave
3:34 The Difficulty of Asking Friends for Money and Meeting with an Agent
4:06 Admiring the wrong men and making bad decisions chapter 1
4:06 Considering a Partnership at Bear Sterns and the Importance of Values
4:08 Leaving the Business and Finding Success Elsewhere chapter
7:13 Disagreement with senior partner over commissions chapter
7:43 Unfair Treatment and Justification chapter 1
7:43 Finding a Glitch in the Accounting System
8:14 Consequences of Theft and Neglect chapter 2
8:16 Justifying Theft and Neglect
9:16 Leaving Bear Sterns for UBS
10:21 Leaving UBS and the Stress that Follows chapter 2
10:21 The Decision to Leave UBS and the Aftermath
11:53 Stress and Pressure from UBS Management
12:55 Growing Business through Networking chapter 3
12:55 Finding Opportunities through Professional Connections
13:26 Pressure to Meet Numbers and the Decision to Take a Risk
14:59 Moving Commissions and Avoiding Detection
15:30 Investment Losses and FBI Investigation chapter 1
15:30 Initial Losses and FBI Involvement
16:02 Rationalizations for Criminal Conduct chapter 3
16:02 Bad Trades and Financial Losses
16:32 Raising More Money and Lying to Investors
17:03 Executing Trades and Making Money
18:04 The speaker's realization of their own flaws and the consequences of prioritizing career over personal life chapter 4
18:04 The speaker's self-awareness of their own flaws and the consequences of prioritizing career over personal life
18:34 The speaker's reluctance to attend a meeting and their concerns about the situation
19:36 The speaker's attendance at a meeting with an 88-year-old investor and their accountant
20:38 The speaker's dilemma and the discovery of the elderly investor's financial situation
21:10 Fraudulent Hedge Fund Manager and Ponzi Scheme chapter 3
21:10 Confronting the Client about Missing Funds
21:40 Rationalizations and White Collar Crime
22:42 Protecting UBS and Creating a Disclosure Document
23:42 Ponzi Scheme and Book of Business chapter 3
23:42 Buying Small-Time Money Managers' Book of Business
24:44 Fraudulent Documents and Ponzi Scheme
25:14 Investors' Concerns and Meeting at UBS
26:17 UBS Complicity and Disclosure chapter 4
26:17 Rationalizing UBS's Role and the Disclosure Document
26:47 Misconceptions about Location and Branch Manager's Behavior
27:18 Confronting Reality and the Walk Back to the Office
27:50 Forced Signature and UBS Letterhead Forgery
28:51 Forced Signature and Investigation chapter 3
28:51 Inconsistent Signatures and Reaction
29:21 Playing Dumb in White Collar Crime
29:52 UBS Corporate Counsel Interview and Investigation
31:25 Firing from UBS and Initial FBI Investigation chapter 3
31:25 Firing from UBS and Initial Reaction
31:56 Confrontation with Branch Manager and FBI Arrival
32:28 Post-Firing Conversations and FBI Investigation
34:02 Discussion of Legal Issues and FBI Meeting chapter 3
34:02 Initial Contact with the Kardashians and GLT Fund Concerns
34:33 Meeting Preparation and FBI Meeting
35:05 Regrets about the FBI Meeting and Legal Representation
36:36 FBI Agent's Questioning and Lawyer's Nervousness chapter 4
36:36 FBI Agent's Persistence and Lawyer's Growing Nervousness
37:08 Reading the Document and Realization of Arrogance
37:39 FBI Agent's Suggestion to Read the Document Again
38:41 Meeting Conclusion and Lawyer's Assessment
39:11 Personal Experience with White Collar Crime chapter 4
39:11 Consequences of Unpreparedness in White Collar Crime Meetings
39:42 Ghost Bed Advertisement
40:44 Reflection on Past Experience with White Collar Crime
41:44 Surprising Revelation about a Former Client's Cooperation with the Department of Justice
42:15 Government Investigation and Indictment chapter 3
42:15 Surprising Phone Call and Government Pressure
42:46 Criminal Justice System Injustice
43:17 Cooperation and Sentence Disparity
44:49 Client's Guilty Plea and Reflections on Prison Life chapter 3
44:49 Plea Agreement and Guilty Plea Details
45:19 Envy and Comparison to Others in Similar Situations
46:52 Comparison to a Friend Who Avoided Prosecution
47:54 Regret and Obsession chapter 3
47:54 Feeling Envy and Regret
48:25 Considering a New Path
48:55 Hiring a New Lawyer and Indictment
49:27 New Developments and Uncertainty chapter 1
49:27 New Charges and Uncertainty
50:30 UBS and Securities Exchange Commission Involvement chapter 3
50:30 SEC's Investigation and UBS's Payment to Victims
51:01 Impact of SEC's Decision on Sentencing
51:32 Sentencing and Judge Wilson's Remarks
53:05 Reflection on Prison Sentence and Experience chapter 3
53:05 Initial Reaction to Prison Sentence and Guilt
53:37 Accountability and Seeking a Second Chance
54:05 Prison Experience and Meeting Michael Santos
55:41 Arrival and Initial Impressions chapter 3
55:41 Allison's Unpreparedness for Prison
56:13 Prison Tour and Unexpected Response
56:44 Initial Impressions of Prison Life
58:47 Introduction to Mando Deodorant chapter 1
58:47 Mando Deodorant Features and Benefits
59:48 Author's Prison Experience chapter 1
1:00:20 Prison Experience and Meeting Michael
1:01:53 Prison Life and Unexpected Friendship chapter 3
1:01:53 Meeting Michael and Initial Impressions
1:02:24 Finding Solace in Exercise and Friendship
1:03:26 Self-Reflection and Seeking Guidance
1:04:28 Starting a Blog chapter 4
1:04:28 Overcoming Writer's Block and Seeking Guidance
1:05:00 Learning from a Master and Documenting the Journey
1:05:30 Receiving Letters from Prisoners and Providing Value
1:06:31 Challenges and Issues with the Blog's Success
1:07:02 Meeting Michael in Prison and Planning for Release chapter 4
1:07:02 Authenticity and Transparency in Career Planning
1:07:32 Writing a Book and Advocating for Prison Reform
1:08:02 Developing White Collar Advice and Non-Profit Support
1:09:38 Realistic Re-Entry Planning and Preparation
1:10:09 Prison Life and Financial Expectations chapter 2
1:10:09 Financial Realities and Expectations in Prison
1:11:43 Prison Friendships and Unwanted Advice
1:12:44 Prison Life and Plans After Release chapter 3
1:12:44 Boredom in Prison and Desire for Change
1:13:16 Sharing Plans with Others and Seeking Support
1:13:48 Finding a Job After Release and Living Cheaply
1:15:22 The Importance of Humility and Preparation chapter 2
1:15:22 Avoiding Prison and the Dangers of Not Preparing
1:16:55 Building an Asset Through Personal Experience
1:17:58 Prison Experience and Plan for Redemption chapter 4
1:17:58 Finding Opportunity and Support in Prison
1:18:28 Initial Rejection and Plan Development
1:18:59 First Cold Walk into a Law Office
1:19:31 Finding Success and Building Relationships
1:20:33 Baseball and Prison Experience chapter 4
1:20:33 Rejection and Finding Opportunity
1:21:03 Challenges in Re-Entry and Mentoring
1:21:34 Down Days and Failure in Rebuilding
1:22:05 Interview Workshop and Hiding Reputation
1:23:09 Reflections on Identity Change and Judgment chapter 3
1:23:09 Sharing a Personal Experience with Identity Change
1:23:40 Starting at the Bottom and Humility
1:24:11 Considering Alternative Career Paths
1:25:12 Prison Life, Rebuilding, and Personal Growth chapter 1
1:25:12 Practical Advice for Rebuilding Life After Prison
1:25:42 The Importance of Providing Value chapter 4
1:25:42 Value Creation and Recalibration
1:26:13 Sharing Insights and Helping Others
1:26:44 Lessons Learned from Mistakes
1:27:46 Organic Advice and Authenticity
1:28:17 Lawyer's Court Appearance and Bond Hearing chapter 5
1:28:17 Initial Court Appearance and Lawyer's Explanation
1:28:49 Discussion of Bond Hearing and Denial
1:29:20 Presentation of Evidence and Poster Board
1:29:51 Decision to Waive Bond Hearing
1:30:53 Reflection on Court Appearance and Lawyer's Performance
1:31:25 Comparing Sentences and Guilt chapter 4
1:31:25 Realizing the Severity of Guilt
1:31:56 Preparation for Probation Interview
1:32:26 Unfathomable Sentences and Mitigating Factors
1:33:31 Trial and Sentence Negotiation
1:34:35 Deception in Fundraising chapter 5
1:34:35 Using a fake badge for statistical surveying
1:35:05 Conducting surveys without revealing the true purpose
1:35:37 Discussion of credibility and the Salvation Army example
1:36:38 Reflection on the judge's decision and sentence
1:37:10 Moral reflection on the consequences of actions
1:37:42 Prison Experience and Sentencing chapter 3
1:37:42 Mortgage Fraud and Prison Sentence
1:38:13 Prison Life and Stabbing Incident
1:38:45 Reflections on Prison Experience and Sentencing
1:40:50 Discussion of Government Claims and Victim Representation chapter 4
1:40:50 Government Claims and Victim Misrepresentation
1:41:51 Personal Experience with Victims and Prosecution
1:42:54 Comparison to Pirates of the Caribbean and Prosecutor's Rambling
1:43:55 Reaction to Prosecution and Judge's Hammering
1:43:56 New Judge and Courtroom chapter 4
1:43:56 Introduction to New Judge and Courtroom
1:44:26 Judge's Renovation of His New Courtroom
1:44:57 Millie and the Judge's Favoritism
1:46:00 Judge's Sentence Reduction for Another Defendant
1:47:32 Prison Experience and Sentence Reduction chapter 4
1:47:32 Cooperation and Lack of Arrests
1:48:06 Government's Refusal to File Sentence Reduction
1:48:37 Judge's Question and Suggestion for Re-Sentencing
1:49:39 Discussion of Sentence Reduction and Continuing Education Course
1:50:41 Discussion of Judge's Letter chapter 4
1:50:41 Judge's Letter and Sentence Reduction
1:51:12 Prosecution's Reaction to the Letter
1:51:43 Influence of Cooperation Agreement on Sentence
1:52:47 Judge's Reaction to the Letter and Sentencing Influence
1:53:48 Gratitude and Reflection chapter 5
1:53:48 Judge's Generosity and Kindness
1:54:19 Probation Officer's Efforts
1:54:50 Judge's Vested Interest and Case Handling
1:55:22 Importance of Great Lawyers and Defendant's Role
1:55:53 Changes in Prison System and First Step Act
1:56:25 Prison Experience and Advocacy chapter 4
1:56:25 Importance of Personal Advocacy in Prison
1:56:56 Critique of Outsourcing Legal Work to Lawyers
1:57:27 Engagement with Case Managers and Judges
1:58:59 Free Resources for Prisoners to Document Progress
1:59:30 Prison Reform and Personal Growth chapter 3
1:59:30 Importance of Planning and Sharing Progress
2:00:32 Addressing Criticisms and Overcoming Obstacles
2:01:34 Free Resources for Prisoners and Community Support
2:02:05 Introduction and Context chapter 4
2:02:05 The Importance of Seeking Help and Resources
2:02:35 Sharing Personal Experiences to Provide Value
2:03:06 Mitigating Circumstances and Personal Responsibility
2:03:38 The Power of Taking Responsibility and Writing a Letter
2:05:12 The Importance of Defendant's Efforts in Sentencing chapter 4
2:05:12 Defendant's Obligation to Provide Information
2:05:43 Discounting Agendas and Seeking Honest Feedback
2:06:14 The Value of Personal Stories in Sentencing
2:06:45 Defendants' Mistakes and the Need for Proactive Efforts
2:07:47 Prison Sentencing and Probation Officer Influence chapter 4
2:07:47 Influencing the Probation Officer's Recommendation
2:08:19 Focusing on Victims and Avoiding Prison
2:08:50 Reflections on Going to Federal Prison
2:09:20 Prison Experience and Final Meal
2:10:53 The Consequences of Delaying Prison Sentencing chapter 3
2:10:53 The Importance of Taking Control of One's Sentence
2:11:54 Addressing the Court and Case Managers
2:12:55 Building a Positive Reputation
2:13:26 Author's Literary Agent Visit and Feedback chapter 4
2:13:26 Literary Agent's Initial Reaction and Feedback
2:14:28 Agent's Suggestions for Improving the Book
2:14:59 Rethinking and Rewriting the Book
2:16:02 Sharing the Revised Book with a Friend and Emotional Response
2:16:33 Author's Reflection on Writing chapter 3
2:16:33 Initial Inspiration to Write
2:17:03 Realizing Potential and Purpose
2:18:38 Finding Meaning in Writing
2:19:08 Finding Purpose in Prison chapter 2
2:19:08 Purpose and Hope in Prison
2:19:39 The Power of Providing Value
2:22:13 The Struggle to Pay Restitution and Adjust to Life After Felony Conviction chapter 4
2:22:13 The Difficulty of Paying Restitution and Staying Motivated
2:22:44 The Hardest Part of the Sanction: Waiting for Sentencing and Dealing with Consequences
2:23:47 Barry Minkow's Story and the Importance of Redemption
2:24:49 Reflections on Prison Life, Rehabilitation, and the Challenges of Reintegration
2:25:20 Prison Life and Relationships chapter 2
2:25:20 Challenges of Prison Life and Relationships
2:26:51 The Difficulty of Maintaining Relationships in Prison
2:27:52 Challenges of Prison Life and Relationships chapter 3
2:27:52 The Difficulty of Maintaining Relationships in Prison
2:28:24 Prison Life and the Importance of Nurturing Relationships
2:28:55 Perspective and Discipline in Overcoming Challenges
2:30:30 Prison Reform and Progress chapter 3
2:30:30 Incentivizing Excellence in Prison
2:31:02 Comparing Past and Present Prison Conditions
2:31:31 Personal Experience with Prison Programs
2:33:06 The Importance of Rational Thinking and Program Benefits chapter 2
2:33:06 Teaching Rational Thinking and Decision-Making Skills
2:34:08 Program Motives and Authenticity
2:35:42 Fear of Manipulation and Consequences chapter 3
2:35:42 Fear of Being Manipulated and Consequences of Past Actions
2:36:14 Self-Reflection and Vulnerability
2:36:44 Importance of Preparation and Long-Term Thinking
2:38:18 Personal Experience with Opiate Addiction and Prison Program chapter 3
2:38:18 Initial Diagnosis and Breakdown
2:38:49 Cynical Drug Coordinators and Documentation
2:39:20 Meeting with Program Team and Unexpected Diagnosis
2:40:54 Introduction and Call to Action chapter

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