Entrepreneur's #4 Most Viewed Article of 2020: I Went to Prison for SBA Loan Fraud – 7 Things to Know When Taking COVID-19 Relief Money: by Jeff Grant, J.D., M.Div.

Don’t let desperation cloud your judgment. Jeff Grant ____________________ Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the months after 9/11, I was frantic. But my fears had less to do with the tragedy at the World Trade Center and more to do with the fact that, after 10 years of rampant prescription opioid abuse, my business was failing.…

Entrepreneur’s #4 Most Viewed Article of 2020: I Went to Prison for SBA Loan Fraud – 7 Things to Know When Taking COVID-19 Relief Money: by Jeff Grant, J.D., M.Div.

Don’t let desperation cloud your judgment. Jeff Grant ____________________ Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the months after 9/11, I was frantic. But my fears had less to do with the tragedy at the World Trade Center and more to do with the fact that, after 10 years of rampant prescription opioid abuse, my business was failing.…

Wall Street Journal: Ex-Inmates Struggle in a Banking System Not Made for Them, by David Benoit

David Benoit is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and friend of the progressive criminal justice movement. David reached out to me to discuss if members of our community experience issues with banks, including closure of accounts without explanation. He would like to hear about your experiences. David can be reached at david.benoit@wsj.com. Thank you!…

Philadelphia Inquirer: Steal Money from the Feds? First, Meet Jeff Grant, an Ex-Con who Committed Loan Fraud, by Erin Arvedlund. Feat. Seth Williams, Jacqueline Polverari & Bill Baroni

Reprinted from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Front Page, Oct. 18, 2020. Thinking about stealing the government loan money you received in pandemic help? Before you do, listen to Jeff Grant’s story. After his opioid addiction, his theft of U.S. loan funds, and a federal prison sentence, Grant’s life as a lawyer and business professional was over.…