A federal jury in New Orleans has found two prominent attorneys, Vanessa Motta (44) and Jason F. Giles (47), guilty of a major fraud scheme involving staged highway accidents. The verdict marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into a massive insurance fraud operation that lasted over a decade.
The Crime: A Decade of Staged Accidents
Motta and Giles were convicted for running a sophisticated operation from 2011 to 2024. The scheme targeted commercial trucking companies and large insurance policies, with the goal of stealing millions of dollars.
How the Scheme Worked
The criminal group employed “slammers,” individuals who were paid to deliberately cause car accidents, and “spotters,” who drove getaway cars. They…..