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Former Alabama player accused of posing as NFL pros -- with wigs and makeup -- in fraud scheme
TL;DR
Former Alabama player Luther Davis is accused of impersonating NFL players to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans. He faces felony charges alongside co-conspirator CJ Evins for wire fraud and identity theft.
Key points
- Luther Davis is a former Alabama football player.
- He is accused of impersonating NFL players.
- The fraud scheme involved nearly $20 million in loans.
- Davis faces felony charges of wire fraud and identity theft.
- Co-conspirator CJ Evins is also charged.
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Luther DavisCJ EvinsXavier McKinneyDavid NjokuMichael Penix Jr
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Alabama's Luther Davis celebrates the Crimson Tide's 32-13 win over Florida in the 2009 SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Dave Martin / Associated Press)
A member of Alabama's 2009 national championship team has been accused of impersonating NFL players as part of a scheme to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans to purchase real estate, vehicles and jewelry.
Luther Davis, a Crimson Tide defensive lineman from 2007-10, faces felony counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to court documents filed last month by the U.S. attorney in the the Northern District of Georgia. An alleged co-conspirator, CJ Evins, also faces the same counts.
The documents mention the initials of three players — X.M, D.N. and M.P. — that were impersonated during the alleged scheme. The Guardian is reporting that those players are Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
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Q&A
What charges does Luther Davis face in the fraud scheme?
Luther Davis faces felony counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Which NFL players were allegedly impersonated in the fraud scheme?
The alleged impersonated players include Xavier McKinney, David Njoku, and Michael Penix Jr.
How much money was fraudulently obtained in the scheme involving Luther Davis?
The scheme aimed to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans.
