ATLANTA (AP) — In early 2024, Luther Davis, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama, donned makeup and a wig during a video call from an upscale suburban Atlanta hotel, deftly sealing a $4 million loan. Davis successfully misled investors by claiming the funds were for an NFL player, effectively using his disguise to impersonate the athlete.
These shocking details unfolded in a criminal complaint filed against Davis last month by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta. Federal prosecutors allege that Davis continued his fraudulent activities, using a variety of disguises—such as a wig and do-rag—to impersonate two additional NFL players in separate video calls, accruing millions more in fraudulent loans.
Davis and his alleged accomplice, CJ Evins, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded not guilty in March but are expected to change their pleas on April 27, according to court documents.
In addition to impersonating the players, the complaint reveals that Davis used fake driver’s licenses featuring photos of the players, sourced from online platforms. None of the players involved authorized Davis and Evins to obtain the loans.
The fraudulent scheme amassed nearly $20 million through at least 13 loans, with the funds diverted for purchasing real estate, jewelry, and high-end cars. Davis, who was part of the national championship team with Alabama in 2010, likely faces severe legal consequences for his actions.
These shocking details unfolded in a criminal complaint filed against Davis last month by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta. Federal prosecutors allege that Davis continued his fraudulent activities, using a variety of disguises—such as a wig and do-rag—to impersonate two additional NFL players in separate video calls, accruing millions more in fraudulent loans.
Davis and his alleged accomplice, CJ Evins, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded not guilty in March but are expected to change their pleas on April 27, according to court documents.
In addition to impersonating the players, the complaint reveals that Davis used fake driver’s licenses featuring photos of the players, sourced from online platforms. None of the players involved authorized Davis and Evins to obtain the loans.
The fraudulent scheme amassed nearly $20 million through at least 13 loans, with the funds diverted for purchasing real estate, jewelry, and high-end cars. Davis, who was part of the national championship team with Alabama in 2010, likely faces severe legal consequences for his actions.
