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American Greed -- Some People Will Do Anything For Money

In this episode of American Greed...

Case File:  $1.2 Billion Scam: Ft. Frauderdale

Scott Rothstein | The Con Man
Scott Rothstein
The Con Man
The Home | Luxurious Lifestyle
The Home
Luxurious Lifestyle
Bill Scherer | The Victim’s Attorney
Bill Scherer
The Victims' Attorney

The Lawyer
Scott Rothstein opens a Ft. Lauderdale law firm. He’s determined to make it the biggest and best. But Rothstein needs capital and cash to feed his appetite. How will he become an overnight success?

The Con
He develops a scam. Rothstein sells fake legal settlements to wealthy investors. The scheme attracts hundreds of investors who pay millions for settlements that don’t exist. Rothstein promises a return of 15% or more. It all sounds too good to be true... and it is.

The Celebrity
In the world of the super rich, attorney Scott Rothstein is trying to outspend them all. He becomes a local celebrity. He’s go-to-guy for politicians in need of money and the source of enormous donations for local charities.

The Lifestyle
Rothstein showcases his wealth. He drives a fleet of luxury cars…a Mazeratti, Ferrari and a Bugatti. There’s a yacht named for his wife, the “Princess Kimberly.” He lives in an opulent house where even the toilets are made of gold.

Rothstein spends money like it will never run out…but when it does, the devastating truth is revealed.

American Greed profiles the biggest financial fraud case in Florida history!


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STACY KEACH PROFILE

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"American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach. The award-winning actor of stage, film and television is well-known for his portrayals of Detective Mike Hammer and Ernest Hemingway, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe. He is currently co-starring in the new feature film “Universal Pictures ‘The Bourne Legacy,’” and on Broadway in last season’s Lincoln Center hit play, "Other Desert Cities," playing at the Booth Theater this fall.

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