Based on the testimony of law firm and bank associates in the Laffitte and Murdaugh trials – and evidence that surfaced during discovery – Santis-Cristiani’s attorneys have concluded PMPED and Palmetto State Bank () were instrumental in the alleged fraud.

Source: https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/08/11/murdaugh-saga-civil-case-alleges-rico-conspiracy/

I didn't know anybody in the band or Laffitte.

Source: https://k2radio.com/ixp/366/p/metal-documentarian-bob-nalbandian-dead-dave-mustaine-lars-ulrich-pay-tribute/

Laffitte abused his position of power both as a bank executive and personal representative by extending Murdaugh hundreds of thousands of dollars of improperly documented loans and generous overdraft protection.

Source: https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/03/13/murdaugh-co-conspirator-russell-laffitte-files-second-motion-for-new-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murdaugh-co-conspirator-russell-laffitte-files-second-motion-for-new-trial

Laffitte has challenged his conviction, arguing in part that jurors were replaced improperly after several hours of deliberations.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/murdaugh-updates/how-alex-murdaughs-debt-and-apparent-overspending-ensnared-russell-laffitte/article_ff7b3b0e-8c79-11ed-83d0-7f5a4ec57c13.html

Laffitte is appealing and has not been sentenced.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2023/05/alex-murdaughs-longtime-friend-admits-helping-to-steal-4-million-wrongful-death-settlement/

Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, was convicted in November of financial fraud charges in connection to Murdaugh’s alleged white collar fraud schemes.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/alex-murdaugh-jail-cell-charged-appeal-buster-b2297920.html

Once, Laffitte emailed Murdaugh that he was shuffling money to cover his loans: “Just need to get them caught up before examiners come in,” he wrote.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/murdaugh-updates/how-alex-murdaughs-debt-and-apparent-overspending-ensnared-russell-laffitte/article_ff7b3b0e-8c79-11ed-83d0-7f5a4ec57c13.html