Former Alabama Player Luther Davis to Plead Guilty in $20 Million Loan Scam
Luther Davis, a former University of Alabama football player, is set to plead guilty to charges related to a scheme in which he impersonated NFL players to secure fraudulent loans totaling nearly $20 million. The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia detailed the allegations, which include Davis and his partner, CJ Evins, obtaining at least thirteen fraudulent loans by impersonating professional football players such as David Njoku, Xavier McKinney, and Michael Penix Jr. The scheme involved creating fake companies, bank accounts, and identification documents to deceive lenders. Davis reportedly appeared at virtual loan closings in disguise, using wigs and makeup to impersonate the athletes. Both Davis and Evins are expected to enter guilty pleas, facing charges of aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.