Chapter 15 - Robert Falls

Robert Mercer was charged with fraud.
The Raleigh property scheme was only one piece.
Investigators found four other investors.
Two elderly.
One former business partner.
And Vivian.
Robert had spent years using family loyalty as a substitute for due diligence.
Daniel testified.
Lauren testified.
Vivian eventually testified too.
Robert pleaded guilty.
He received thirty months.
The family that once refused to discuss money publicly now had financial records entered into federal court.
Emma never celebrated.
She had learned something important.
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Consequences were enough.
You did not need to enjoy someone’s destruction for justice to matter.