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The Charade
Scott W. Rothstein / Melissa Britt Lewis
A Fort Lauderdale lawyer’s ostentatious lifestyle is supported by the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history.
Prelude: The body of attorney Melissa Britt Lewis is found in a Florida canal.
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