S0E6: The Orphan Thief

This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession.John and Lindsey unpack the details of Merritt’s scheme and of course, his downfall. They explore how his actions came to light, the impact on his victims, and the implications for others in like his clients.BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:42 - War Story5:34 - “He fabricated a court order”9:30 - “He stole over $300,000”13:04 - The mother finally discovers what’sgoing on18:04 - It’s not over yet..24:04 - “His sentencing was scheduled for May”30:26 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam  Connect with us!