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Former Attorney Sentenced for Loan Scam | Dallas News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
A once-licensed attorney, 68-year-old William Thomas Engle, just got nine years in federal prison for wire fraud—scamming small businesses out of millions via fake loan promises. Between 2020 and 2022, he lured victims with forged bank statements and bogus “access to big money,” collecting upfront fees while pocketing cash to fund a lavish lifestyle: yachts, cars, jewelry. After a two-day trial in September 2025, he pleaded guilty, admitting to the deception that left some victims bleeding over $2 million. This case sends a stark warning: exploiting hardworking entrepreneurs won’t go unpunished. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b87e5ff23277cc8b