Suspended Mount Pleasant attorney admits guilt in million-dollar laundering scheme A suspended personal injury attorney pleaded guilty to stealing $1.5 million from his Mount Pleasant law firm and clients, according to a federal court filing. William Christopher Swett, a former associate at Motley Rice law firm, admitted to orchestrating a complex scheme that spanned nearly six years, starting in 2018. The case involves multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering, with Swett charged with deceiving clients and his former employer through fabricated claims and falsified documents. Swett’s crimes included creating fake personal injury and death claims using falsified medical records and other communications. He pocketed funds from invoices for services he never performed, including fabricated client meetings, travel expenses, and hotel stays. The scheme also involved diverting client money into two shell businesses he established to conceal his personal gains. Prosecutors allege the fraud affected dozens of clients, with the total amount of stolen funds potentially exceeding $1.5 million. The case came to light in March 2024 when Swett attempted to cash a check made out to one of his shell companies. A bank flagged the transaction as suspicious, prompting Motley Rice to launch an internal investigation and report the activity to authorities. Swett’s wife, who served as his paralegal before their 2021 marriage, was initially implicated in the scheme, but Swett claimed she did not submit fraudulent reimbursement requests. Prosecutors referred to her as a victim in the case and stated she would not face charges. During his plea hearing, Swett affirmed the allegations, acknowledging his actions were motivated by personal enrichment. U.S.#mount_pleasant #william_christopher_swett #motley_rice #alex_murdaugh #cory_fleming
Mount Pleasant v LA Galaxy: Ten players from Jamaican side refused entry to US for Concacaf Champions Cup tie Ten players from Jamaican club Mount Pleasant have been denied entry to the United States for their Concacaf Champions Cup match against LA Galaxy on Wednesday. The team, which won the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, is set to make its debut in the tournament at the Dignity Health Sports Park in California. However, visa restrictions have forced the club to call up several academy players for the fixture. Mount Pleasant’s sporting director, Paul Christie, expressed frustration over the situation, stating, “We don’t want to just show up for the game, we want to be able to compete, but we are not being given the opportunity to be at our best.” The squad includes seven players from Haiti, raising concerns about the impact of U.S. travel policies on Caribbean teams. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a partial travel ban on Haitian nationals in June 2025, though exemptions exist for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Champions Cup, organized by Concacaf, involves teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, but it remains unclear if an exemption applies to the tournament. The visa complications highlight potential challenges for Haiti at the World Cup, where the nation has qualified for the second time in its history. Haiti is grouped with Morocco, Scotland, and Brazil, and while the U.S. has promised exemptions for athletes, no such guarantees exist for spectators. The State Department clarified that a Fifa Pass for World Cup tickets does not extend to individuals “otherwise not eligible” for visas, though exceptions are made for athletes and support staff. The U.S.#us_president_donald_trump #concacaf_champions_cup #mount_pleasant #la_galaxy #haiti
Toluca Fc Ticket Rush: Concachampions 2026 Round of 16 Return Leg Set at Nemesio Díez The Concachampions 2026 round of 16 series reaches its decisive stage as Deportivo Toluca prepares to host San Diego FC in the return leg of their quarterfinal clash at Estadio Nemesio Díez in Mexico. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, will determine which team advances to the next round, with the winner set to face the victor of the Mount Pleasant vs LA Galaxy matchup in the quarterfinals. The second leg follows the first leg, which took place in the United States a week earlier, and now shifts the focus to Mexican soil, where the outcome of the series will be finalized. Tickets for the return leg are already on sale, with pricing determined by seat location and stadium sections. The match, held at Nemesio Díez—commonly known as “La Bombonera”—is positioned as the defining moment for both teams in the tournament. Toluca, the reigning two-time Liga MX champion, enters the tie with strong domestic form and a direct path to the Concachampions round of 16, having bypassed the initial qualifying stage. The home advantage at Nemesio Díez offers the club an opportunity to showcase its strength on the international stage. San Diego FC, representing Major League Soccer, arrives with a record of resilience after eliminating Pumas UNAM in the previous round with a 4–2 aggregate scoreline. The MLS side has demonstrated its ability to compete against Mexican teams in the competition, and the return leg presents a chance to secure its place in the quarterfinals. The stakes are high, as the result will shape the trajectory of both clubs in the tournament and influence their next-round matchups.#concachampions_2026 #san_diego_fc #deportivo_toluca #estadio_nemesio_diez #mount_pleasant
