Chapter 19 - THE VERDICT

Margaret was convicted of several identity-misuse, false-statement, fiduciary-fraud, and obstruction counts.
Acquitted on two loan-related counts where documents gave enough trustee discretion to create reasonable doubt.
Acquitted on one conspiracy count tied to Chelsea’s independent actions.
Mixed.
Accurate.
Graham later pleaded to a narrow false-certification offense and accepted professional discipline.
Lost ability to serve as fiduciary counsel for a period.
Lauren received probation after cooperation.
Bennett Grove reached a refinancing under independent governance.
No Legacy blanket pledge.
Lower debt.
Asset sales.
Slower expansion.
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The company survived.
Margaret’s claim that only her plan could save it died quietly in spreadsheets.