Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Graceland Fraud Case
Lisa Findley pleads guilty to mail fraud in a scheme to auction off Elvis Presley's Graceland, falsely claiming it was collateral for a loan.
Overview
Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to mail fraud, admitting to a scheme where she falsely claimed that Elvis Presley's family owed money on Graceland, threatening to auction the property. The judge had to halt the sale due to a lawsuit from Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough, who argued that the loan documents were fraudulent. Findley, who posed as multiple persons involved with a nonexistent lender, faces sentencing in June 2024, with expectations of a reduced sentence under her plea deal. Graceland remains a significant cultural landmark and tourist destination.
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Analysis
- A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for attempting to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off Graceland, resulting in a halt to the foreclosure sale
- The fraudulent scheme involved fabricating documents and posing as multiple parties, leading to legal actions initiated by Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough
- The case highlights the cultural significance of Graceland as a historic site and the family's commitment to preserving it for future generations.
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Lisa Jeanine Findley faced charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Findley created a fake company, Naussany Investments, and claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had borrowed $3.8 million from it, using Graceland as collateral. She forged signatures and documents to support this claim, threatening to auction Graceland.
Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to mail fraud. Her sentencing was expected in June 2024, with a potential reduced sentence due to her plea deal.
Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, intervened by filing a lawsuit to stop the foreclosure sale, arguing that the loan documents were fraudulent.
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