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Former Alabama Football Player to Plead Guilty in $20M NFL Identity Fraud Case

Luther Davis and partner allegedly impersonated NFL players including Michael Penix to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans.

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Former University of Alabama football player Luther Davis plans to plead guilty later this month to charges related to an alleged fraud scheme that netted nearly $20 million through impersonating NFL players.

Davis, who was a member of Alabama's 2010 national championship team, and his partner CJ Evins allegedly obtained at least 13 fraudulent loans totaling more than $19.8 million, according to criminal information filed by the U.S. attorney for the northern district of Georgia.

The scheme allegedly involved Davis impersonating multiple NFL players, including Michael Penix, David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney. Court documents describe the former defensive lineman using disguises including wigs and makeup during loan closings to carry out the fraud.

Both Davis and Evins have agreed to waive their constitutional right to indictment by a grand jury and proceed directly to guilty pleas, according to court records. A criminal information document is typically filed when defendants agree to plead guilty to charges.

The case highlights the extensive nature of the alleged fraud operation, which targeted multiple lenders over an extended period. Details of the specific methods used in the impersonation scheme are outlined in the federal filing.

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