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American Greed: "Family Fortune Feud" Gallery

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Thomas Rutherford was with the Scripps family on the night that they spent $90,000 at an Atlanta strip club.

Source: Thomas Rutherford

Ben DeHaven recalls the weekend he and Michael Scripps visited Chicago and partied in a luxury hotel.

Source: Kurtis Productions


Jill Spencer was one of Michael's first girlfriends. She says her introduction to marijuana was through Michael's mother, Melissa.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Jenna Scripps dated Michael Scripps and says he bought her a Cartier necklace.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Special Agent John Lyons says David Scripps is the real victim in this case.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Michael Deszi, who represented Michael Scripps, says Melissa Scripps knew her son was taking money and it was never a problem while there was ample money to spend.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Karen Weisgerber of Cambium Consulting says the story of Michael and Melissa Scripps is an example of what happens when money becomes decoupled of any purpose.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Dr. Thomas Henthorn talks with "American Greed" about the Scripps family and their importance in Detroit history.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Jenna Scripps is an adult entertainer and goes by the stage name "Kiki Daire."

Source: Jenna Scripps

Melissa Scripps lived the life of a privileged socialite.

Source: Melissa Scripps/Chris Pixley

Ben DeHaven says Michael Scripps was generous with his mother's money.

Source: Ben DeHaven

Ben DeHaven talks with "American Greed" about the lifestyle his friend Michael Scripps led.

Source: Ben DeHaven

During her testimony in court, Melissa Scripps says she was embarrassed when her son threw the strip club photos on the table during a meeting with her trust officers.

Source: Thomas Rutherford


Thomas Rutherford, longtime friend to Michael Scripps, says he can't believe that a family argument has gotten this far out of hand. He says this issue had no place in a federal courtroom.

Source: Kurtis Productions

Chris Pixley is Melissa Scripps' lawyer. Pixley helped Scripps reach a settlement with Merrill Lynch.

Source: Kurtis Productions


Michael Scripps is adamant his mother knew he was taking money. Scripps was sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

Source: Michael Scripps