Woman claims ‘Steve Harvey Morning Show’ co-host’s ex-husband pressured her to commit fraud – WSB-TV Channel 2

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“My boss put insurmountable pressure on me,” King said.

That boss was Williams, now ex-husband of “Steve Harvey Morning Show” co-host Shirley Strawberry.

“When someone has that power over you, you just do what they say,” King said.

While married to Strawberry, the state alleges Williams stole from at least 25 victims totaling more than $750,000. The state claims King helped Williams with these schemes.

“I feel like I’m involved in a scandal. It’s been a lot of trauma,” King said.

King testifies against Williams in his RICO trial.

“Do you feel like a victim in all of this? » asked Lincoln.

“I do. I had things taken from me, I just didn’t press charges,” King responded.

The duo was charged with more than 20 counts, including identity fraud, making false statements and impersonating an attorney.

Documents show that on at least four separate occasions, King, who is not a licensed attorney, appeared as Williams’ attorney under the name April Holloway.

“What do you have to say about pleading guilty to impersonating a lawyer?” » asked Lincoln.

“If you read the indictment, it clearly states that I was solicited and coerced. I was chosen,” King replied.

The real April Holloway stood up in court and spoke about King’s actions.

“I am a solo practitioner. My name is everything. We don’t know where she used my name,” Holloway said. “I really hope the defendant chooses not to do this to anyone else again.”

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King was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but must serve only one year of probation.

She received credit for time already served in prison in connection with the case. She will serve the remainder of her sentence on probation.

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