New indictment in brazen 18-wheeler crash scheme alleges more lawyers involved

The latest federal indictment over a brazen scheme to crash vehicles into 18-wheelers for insurance money names seven new defendants accused of participating in fraudulent wrecks — while claiming that several attorneys with a New Orleans law firm were in on the conspiracy.

So far, those lawyers have not been identified by name, nor has their firm, in any of the indictments in the case. Other court records, however, indicate they were with The King Firm. Read more...