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On this day in 2002, Beverly Hills attorney Rex de George was convicted of insurance fraud after his yacht sank off the coast of Italy.

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Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.

Due to the graphic nature of today's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

This episode features descriptions of violence.

Extreme caution is advised for listeners under 13.

Today we're covering the sentencing of insurance fraudster Rex de George. Now let's go back to June 18, 2002, to Los Angeles, California.

That morning, 66-year-old Rex de George stood in front of a judge and apologized for his actions,

but she didn't believe a single word. Before announcing his sentence, the judge called DeGeorge

arrogant and brazen. She claimed his words didn't have a ring of truth. DeGeorge was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for 16 counts of mail fraud, conspiracy, wire fraud, and perjury. It was just six months shy of the maximum sentence. The judge only shaved off six months due to the defendant's age and heart condition.

DeGeorge felt his life crumble around him, all because of a sunken yacht.

As an experienced lawyer, DeGeorge was used to being on the other side of things.

He'd spent over 30 years working as an attorney. His first job was for Allstate

Insurance. According to DeGeorge, he worked to help the company find ways to save money. Eventually,

DeGeorge struck out on his own. He made his money suing companies like Allstate, using his

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