Bank Robbing Attorney Consents To Disbarment

An attorney convicted of a series of bank robberies has agreed to disbarment by consent in Illinois:

On July 7, 2014, Respondent entered into a  guilty-plea agreement wherein he pled guilty to the offenses described above. In  the plea agreement, Respondent admitted that in each robbery, he entered the  bank wearing sunglasses, a scarf over his face, and gloves, and he brandished a  revolver. He demanded money from the tellers and obtained $7,290 from one bank,  $5,602 from the second bank, and $43,677 from the third bank. An officer of the  Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped Respondent’s vehicle following the third  robbery. When the trooper stepped out of his car, Respondent stepped out of his  car and fired four shots at the trooper. At least one shot struck the trooper in  the center of his chest. Fortunately, the trooper was wearing a protective vest  which prevented Respondent’s bullet from penetrating his body. He returned fire  and struck Respondent in the leg, causing Respondent to fall and lose possession  of his gun. Respondent was then arrested.

He is serving a prison sentence of over 24 years. (Mike Frisch)