MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County said they arrested an attorney who stole $1.7 million from the estate of a man who died in Polk County.
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Deputies said Jason Penrod admitted to stealing the money.
He claimed he was dealing with personal stress and had a gambling addiction.
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He’s now facing charges of felony grand theft.
Investigators believe he also stole money from other clients.
Deputies said their investigation is ongoing.
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