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Pacific Palisades CEO convicted of millions in fraud in smart ring case

Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of a wide range of fraud charges in a 22-count indictment at a trial in a Santa Ana federal courtroom on Thursday.

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Santa Ana Orange County Register· Sep 25, 4:03 PMPacific Palisades CEO convicted of millions in fraud in smart ring case

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