Lawyer Challenged Over $15M Trust | Calgary News

A high-stakes legal battle erupts as lawyer Jeffrey Rath, who managed a $15 million trust for the Tallcree First Nation, faces removal after accusations of misusing funds. A judge temporarily ousted him on June 26th, but Rath is fighting back with a multi-point appeal, claiming procedural errors and demanding a vote from tribal members to decide his fate. With $8.5 million of his assets still frozen pending resolution, Rath insists he followed the trust’s rules — while the First Nation vows to protect its beneficiaries, especially children, through continued legal action. No hearing date set yet — this one’s heating up in court. 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/4485fd36e58a4e7f