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'Joker' executive film producer indicted for allegedly defrauding clients out of $100 million

First publishedJul 29, 20:15 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 13:00 UTC · 55m ago
11 outletLA Times California11 outletChicago Sun-Times11 outletSeattle Times
LA Times California7'Joker' executive film producer indicted for allegedly defrauding clients out of $100 millionOpen ↗Chicago Sun-Times6'Joker' producer defrauded Illinois investors in $100 million Ponzi scheme, feds sayOpen ↗Seattle Times6Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie fundingOpen ↗
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'Joker' executive film producer indicted for allegedly defrauding clients out of $100 million
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Film producer Jason Cloth was indicted for allegedly defrauding clients out of $100 million. He is accused of running a Ponzi scheme. Cloth appeared in court in Los Angeles.

Reported by 3 outlets — LA Times California, Seattle Times, Chicago Sun-Times. See all sources ↓

Jason Cloth is a film producer. He is accused of taking money from investors for movie projects. Cloth allegedly used this money for himself instead of investing it in movies.

Why it matters

This story is important because it involves a large amount of money and people who trusted Cloth with their investments.

In brief
Who is Jason Cloth?
Jason Cloth is a film producer.
What did Jason Cloth allegedly do?
He allegedly took money from investors for movie projects and used it for himself.
Where did Jason Cloth appear in court?
He appeared in court in Los Angeles.
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The outlets report the story in a similar way, focusing on the charges against Jason Cloth and the amount of money involved. However, the Chicago Sun-Times adds more details about the indictment and the investors from Illinois.

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    Jason Cloth is a film producer with credits on 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'.

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    LA Times Californiaemphasizes Cloth's film credits
    Seattle Timesmentions Cloth's film credits
    Chicago Sun-Timesmentions Cloth's film credits
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    Jason Cloth allegedly ran a Ponzi scheme that involved investors from Illinois.

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    Chicago Sun-Timesemphasizes the Illinois investors
    Seattle Timesmentions the Ponzi scheme and Illinois investors
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