A actor’s attempt to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic has landed him behind bars. Here’s what went down!
Why Did This Actor Get Arrested? Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, 57, thought he could make a quick buck by claiming he had a miracle cure for COVID-19. Spoiler alert: He didn’t! The FBI caught him red-handed in March 2020 when he tried selling these bogus pills to an undercover agent.
The Magic Johnson Drama Things got extra spicy when Middlebrook claimed NBA legend Magic Johnson was involved in his company. But Magic wasn’t having it! He showed up in court and straight-up said he’d never even met the guy, let alone been part of his business.
The Court Showdown ⚖️ Here’s what went down in the courtroom:
- Middlebrook was found guilty on 11 counts of wire fraud
- He still claims he’s “completely innocent”
- The judge wasn’t buying it and hit him with:
- 8+ years in federal prison
- $25,000 fine
- 3 years supervised release
What’s Next?
Middlebrook’s attorney is fighting back, claiming a Stanford doctor supported their case and insisting Magic Johnson wasn’t truthful in court.
But for now, Middlebrook’s gone from acting in “Iron Man 2” to starring in his own prison sentence.
The Big Picture This case shows how seriously authorities are taking COVID-19 scams. It’s a reminder that if something sounds too good to be true during a health crisis, it probably is!
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