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