Swindled

S7 Ep94: The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)

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A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison. 

Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.

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