Bankruptcy
Sep. 16, 2024
Federal court in Riverside blocks bankruptcy escape for drug dealer
This judgment stems from the death of 20-year-old Alexandra Capelouto, who died after taking fentanyl-laced pills.
A Central District of California bankruptcy court has ruled that a convicted drug dealer cannot discharge a $5.8 million civil judgment through bankruptcy.
This judgment stems from the death of 20-year-old Alexandra Capelouto, who died after taking fentanyl-laced pills sold by Brandon Michael McDowell.
Los Angeles attorney Baruch C. Cohen, representing Alexandra's parents, Matt and Christine Capelouto, called the case "a first impression of a drug dealer being he...
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