She had altered her journal afterward.
She lost her job and notary commission and entered a diversion program after cooperating with investigators.
My parents faced fraud-related charges. GetParenting Tips
Dad eventually pleaded guilty to a reduced felony count and received probation, community service, and restitution obligations.
Mom also received probation following a plea involving identity-related misconduct.
Brent lost his dealer license.
He later accepted a plea agreement involving several knowingly false title representations and served six months in county custody.
Juniper and Lace closed before Christmas.
Its equipment was sold.
Its lease ended.
And Kelsey and Brent sold their house to resolve secured debts.
After costs and outstanding obligations, very little money remained.
Kelsey blamed me publicly.
She claimed I’d used my professional connections to destroy her business.
But I hadn’t investigated the dealership through my employer.
I’d disclosed the conflict and stayed out of institutional decisions.
