Lester Jones, former senior VP of financial planning for the Atlanta Hawks, was charged with federal wire fraud and embezzling $3.8 million to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury trips and gifts for a romantic partner. He pleaded not guilty, was released on $10,000 bond, and is no longer with the team following an audit that uncovered his alleged misuse of company funds.
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