Securities and Exchange Commission v. Butts, Jr. et al

  1. February 03, 2015

    SEC Says Sales Agent Can't Stay Investment Scheme Suit

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday slammed an alleged fraudster's attempt to stay a suit claiming he conspired with a Miami-based attorney to defraud investors in a sham international investing opportunity, telling a Florida federal court that despite claiming to be ill, he is still soliciting investment opportunities.

  2. June 20, 2014

    Fla. Atty To Pay $3.8M To Resolve SEC Investment Fraud Case

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday asked a Florida federal court to approve a final judgment forcing a Miami-based attorney and associated entities to pay more than $3.8 million to settle claims over alleged involvement in a scheme defrauding approximately 45 investors in a sham international investing opportunity.