Magistrate judge case numbers: 

  1. July 03, 2013

    Provident Execs Sentenced For Roles In $485M Ponzi Scheme

    A Texas federal judge on Wednesday handed down sentences ranging from six to 21 months to four Provident Royalties LLC executives tied to a $485 million Ponzi scheme that bilked thousands of investors in oil and gas projects.

  2. April 11, 2013

    Oil Execs Can't Skirt Charges In $485M Ponzi Scheme

    A Texas federal judge on Wednesday rejected an effort by three businessmen associated with defunct Provident Royalties LLC to dismiss charges they participated in a $485 million Ponzi scheme that bilked thousands of investors in oil and gas projects.

  3. February 13, 2013

    Provident Execs Plead Guilty In $485M Oil Investment Ponzi

    Three businessmen associated with defunct Provident Royalties LLC on Tuesday pled guilty in Texas federal court to charges they participated in a $485 million Ponzi scheme that bilked thousands of investors in oil and gas projects.

  4. December 21, 2012

    Ex-Provident Execs Say Client Alerts Sink Ponzi Scheme Case

    Three businessmen associated with defunct Provident Royalties LLC on Thursday urged a Texas federal judge to toss an indictment over their roles in an alleged $485 million Ponzi scheme, arguing clients were warned about the risks of investing in oil and gas projects.