Kenneth Starr, an American lawyer is notable for his tenure as an Independent Counsel while Bill Clinton was United States President.
Recently, Starr, 65 of Manhattan was charged with running $30 Million Ponzi Scheme for wire fraud. He is also charged for investment fraud and money laundering. Starr was awaiting an initial appearance in federal court in Manhattan.
Starr is a financial adviser to celebrities including Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes. His arrest on Thursday stated that some of the money committed from fraud on his clients were used to purchase a lavish Manhattan apartment.
Also arrested was Andrew Stein, former New York City Council President, who was charged with making false statements a federal officer and making false statements in a filing with the IRS, or Internal Revenue Service.
Lawyers for Starr and Stein didn’t respond to telephone messages seeking comment immediately.
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