Fraud Case Opens In Mansion Fire Case
By Chris Palmer, The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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But this was the third fire at the house in five years, Johnson recalled. So, he said, he asked a paramedic if Risoldi's fainting was real or an act.
Johnson's testimony kicked off what is expected to be a nearly weeklong preliminary hearing in
Johnson and
The
Defense attorneys have argued, among other things, that the payouts were legitimate and approved by the insurers' own investigators.
Risoldi, four relatives, and two others were charged in January with conspiracy, fraud, and other felonies. Risoldi's husband,
The preliminary hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence against each client to bring the charges against them to trial. Defense attorney
Last week, several defense attorneys said they hoped the proceedings would ultimately result in their clients being dropped from the case.
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