Attorney Accused of Stealing from Minors | St. Louis News

A Madison County, Illinois attorney, David K. Elliott, faces federal charges for allegedly stealing over $400,000 from four minors he was legally appointed to protect. Appointed as guardian of settlement funds for children whose parents died, Elliott is accused of siphoning money between 2019 and 2022 while pretending to safeguard their futures. Prosecutors say he used forged court orders and manipulated accounts to hide his theft, even misleading one minor into believing they couldn’t access funds until age 21. His trial is set for November 9, 2026, with potential prison time and heavy fines if convicted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc9e23791ab43139