Southwest Ohio Attorney Disbarred After Stealing Millions from Clients
An “Ohio attorney has been disbarred after stealing more than $2 million from clients and spending it on cosmetic surgeries, child support, gambling, property, a boat and jewelry,” reports Eileen McClory of the Dayton Daily New in Journal-News’ Crime section.
“Brian Wiggins, 37, pleaded guilty to 16 felony counts on Feb. 12 in Greene County Common Pleas Court, including aggravated theft, money laundering and possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay back about $1.9 million in restitution.
“The Ohio Supreme Court issued the disbarment on Monday.”
“Wiggins originally was charged with 55 criminal counts, enough to end up with more than 70 years in prison. The other counts were dismissed in the plea deal.”
