Missouri woman charged with fraud in Graceland scheme

The fraudster who once self-identified as “the one who creates trouble” has been unmasked by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley has gone by several aliases over the years. Continue reading

Graceland fraudster goes public: ‘I am the one who creates trouble’

Without revealing his identity, the “ring leader” of an identity fraud operation that recently tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The New York Times, saying his network preys on gullible Americans. Continue reading

Graceland saved from auction for now, court chancellor rules

The historic mansion where Elvis once lived will remain in the Presley family’s hands following a lawsuit filed by the actor Riley Keough, Elvis’ granddaughter, which alleged the company trying to sell it had committed fraud. Continue reading

Owners of Marilyn Monroe house sue LA over demolition

The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in “backroom machinations” in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument to “arrange the desired outcome.” Continue reading