Wheeling Attorney Sentenced for Money Laundering and Fraud

March 23, 2026

Fraud, Bribery & CorruptionWheeling Attorney Sentenced for Money Laundering and Fraud

Wheeling Attorney Paul Harris was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison for defrauding clients and money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

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