Chapter 14 - Filing For Divorce Under Federal Fraud Statutes
The morning sun illuminated the steps of the federal district courthouse in downtown Manhattan.
Victoria and I walked up the stone staircase flanked by two private security guards carrying document boxes.
Microphones were shoved toward us by aggressive reporters eager for a juicy high-society scandal.
“Ms. Clara Sterling, is it true your husband embezzled sixty million dollars from your family trust?” a journalist shouted.
“We are filing for divorce under federal RICO and grand larceny statutes today,” Victoria announced clearly into the mics.
“Every fraudulent transfer will be reversed, and every accomplice will face criminal prosecution.”
We walked through the heavy glass doors into the cool, secure interior of the courthouse.
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The receptionist directed us to Courtroom 4B, where Judge Harrison was already reviewing our emergency injunction files.
It was time to dismantle the legacy of intimidation that the Sterling family had built on the backs of others.
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