Former Alabama tackle accused of wearing makeup, wigs to impersonate NFL players in $20M scheme
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Luther Davis, a former University of Alabama defensive tackle, used disguises including wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players during video calls to secure fraudulent loans totaling nearly $20 million.
- Davis and co-conspirator CJ Evins are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, pleading not guilty in March but scheduled to enter guilty pleas on April 27.
- The scheme involved at least 13 fraudulent loans obtained without the NFL players' consent, with fake driver’s licenses featuring players' photos used to support the fraud.
- Proceeds from the loans were spent on real estate, jewelry, and cars, according to federal prosecutors in Atlanta.
- Davis was part of the Crimson Tide's 2010 national championship team before engaging in the fraud scheme.
