Ex-RI Lawyer Charged with Stealing Client Funds

SCITUATE, R.I. (AP) - A former Rhode Island lawyer has been charged with misappropriating $1.1 million of his clients' money.

State Police said they've charged Robert Natal with 11 counts of felony unlawful appropriation.

Authorities said Natal mishandled money he received from real estate closings and also transferred funds from... Full version available to lexis.com subscribers