Entertainment & Sports
Jan. 15, 2011
Prosecutors Test New Talent Agency Law
A law aimed at curbing scam rings disguised as talent agencies got its close-up this week as the Los Angeles City Attorney's office filed criminal charges against two men accused of violating the 2009 statute.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - A new law aimed at curbing scam artists disguised as talent agents who exploit hopeful actors got its first close-up this week when the Los Angeles City Attorney's office filed criminal charges against two men accused of violating the 2009 statute.
David Askaryar, 46, was charged with 16 criminal counts for running an advance-fee agency that failed to provide artists with the pro...
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