Yesterday, federal prosecutors filed a second superseding indictment against New Orleans billboard attorneys involved in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme involving staged accidents, including new allegations and expanding the scope of the charges. WWL-TV reported on the latest damning revelations in the case:

The new indictment, filed in U.S. District Court, charges [attorney Sean] Alfortish and others — including Vanessa Motta, Motta Law LLC, Jason Giles, King Firm LLC, Leon Parker, Diaminike Stalbert, Carl Morgan, and Timara Lawrence — with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, obstruction of justice, mail fraud, witness tampering, and making false statements.

Prosecutors allege the group orchestrated a scheme involving staged traffic accidents in the New Orleans area to defraud insurance companies. Participants allegedly faked injuries, filed false claims, and sought lucrative settlements through fraudulent lawsuits filed by complicit attorneys and law firms.

The superseding indictment details new allegations, adds additional defendants, and outlines an expanded timeline of events. Authorities say Alfortish played a central role, organizing crash participants and coordinating with lawyers to maximize payouts.

The charges filed in New Orleans are not an isolated incident. Staged accidents and other fraud by billboard attorneys are especially prevalent in New York and California. The widespread fraud is a clear indication that billboard attorneys are preying on consumers and taking advantage of loopholes in the current laws, which desperately need reform.