Attorney Admits Stealing from Clients/Firm
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A Memphis attorney admitted in court this morning to stealing more than $60,000 in client funds from clients and his law firm.
John House Parker, 60, who was disbarred in December, entered his plea in Criminal Court, where he was scheduled to go on trial today. He faces eight to 12 years in prison and is awaiting sentencing by Judge James Beasley Jr.
Parker, who was with the firm formerly known as Rossie, Luckett, Parker & Ridder, took the money from private trust accounts and from probate estates. He was charged with multiple counts of theft involving at least seven victims, including charitable trusts, estates, his law firm and individuals.
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