A Georgia businessman has been found guilty of cheating two former NBA stars out of a whopping $8 million in a Manhattan federal court.
According to the Associated Press, Calvin Darden Jr. was convicted on Friday of scamming ex-NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons. This conviction comes as a relief to the victims and serves as a warning to others who might be tempted to engage in similar activities.
This is not the first time that Darden has been in trouble with the law. Eight years ago, he was sentenced to a year in prison for impersonating his successful father. It is disturbing to think that someone with a history of deceit and dishonesty was able to swindle two prominent figures out of such a large sum of money.
Dward Howard and Chandler Parsons are both well-known names in the world of basketball. Howard is an eight-time NBA All-Star, while Parsons has been an NBA player for over a decade. Despite their success on the court, they have both fallen victim to Darden's scam.
While the details of the scam have not been made public, it is clear that Darden used some form of deception to cheat the two players out of their money. It is a sobering reminder that even the wealthy and successful can fall victim to scams and deceit.
The conviction of Darden is a victory for justice and serves as a warning to others who might be tempted to engage in similar activities. It also highlights the importance of being cautious and vigilant when dealing with large sums of money.