Former Alabama player allegedly impersonated Michael Penix, Xavier McKinney, David Njoku in loan scam
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Key Points:
- Luther Davis, a former Alabama football player, is accused of scamming lenders out of nearly $20 million by impersonating NFL players Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney, and David Njoku.
- Davis allegedly obtained at least thirteen fraudulent loans totaling over $19.8 million, with $11.6 million secured through the impersonation of the three NFL players.
- The scheme involved registering fake companies in Georgia, opening bank and email accounts, and acquiring fake IDs to support the fraud.
- Davis attended loan closings disguised as the players, using makeup, wigs, and accessories such as a durag to complete the impersonations.
- Davis and his accomplice, CJ Evins, who also plans to plead guilty, orchestrated the scam, while the NFL players were victims of identity theft with no involvement in the fraud.
