How George Herman Ruth's Deceptive Tactics with Dead MLB Legends Came to an End

A man from Tennessee is embroiled in a scandal involving numerous federal charges, having allegedly utilized the identities of deceased and retired professional baseball players for an extensive fraud scheme. Notably, this individual shares the legal name of baseball legend Babe Ruth. Prosecutors assert he orchestrated a bold scheme that embezzled over $550,000.George Herman Ruth, 69, residing in Morristown, faces a staggering 91-count indictment for offenses including mail fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Previously, he defrauded government agencies of over $1 million in Social Security benefits, resulting in a nearly five-year prison sentence in 2020.Following his release, Ruth apparently devised new fraudulent activities, submitting hundreds of fake claims tied to retired players. Utilizing various post office boxes and a fictitious business, he sought to launder the funds. His trial is set for January 27, where he could face up to 20 years in prison and hefty fines.