Woman convicted of embezzling $250k from lawyer flees after verdict; warrant issued

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 16, 2019 3:45 PM CT | Published: July 15, 2019 6:15 PM CT

Teresa Sumpter, a former bookkeeper for Memphis attorney Jerry Schatz, fled after she was convicted of money laundering and embezzlement. A warrant has been issued for her arrest. 

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Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.


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