# Lawyer Accused of Misusing First Nations Trust Funds | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-07-18T01:40:57+00:00
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## Resource

A lawyer accused of stealing millions from First Nations trust funds faces a major legal showdown after an Alberta judge froze $8.5 million of his assets. The Tallcree First Nation and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation allege Jeffrey Rath mismanaged their funds—$15 million and $12 million respectively—with the judge finding a strong case for improper payments. Rath denies wrongdoing, calling it a “fee dispute” and claiming he’s generated billions in economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. He’s ordered to reveal asset locations and undergo an oath exam, while a neutral reviewer will assess his finances by August 11th. The case is escalating as both nations seek his removal from financial oversight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/56f3db600519f704

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