Accountant Pleads Guilty to Forging Musician’s Checks
A former Beverly Hills accountant pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to forging the signature of his client, rock guitarist Andy Summers, on two $25,000 checks.
Michael Weissenfluh, 44, who now lives in Tillamook, Ore., faces a possible eight- to 14-month prison term when he is sentenced in September by Chief U.S. District Judge Terry J. Hatter Jr.
In a plea agreement with prosecutors, Weissenfluh admitted using the forged checks to start a company he formed to show movie previews and other advertisements in chain stores.
At the time of the forgeries in 1994, Weissenfluh was a named partner in a firm that provided an array of services to clients, including tax planning and preparation, investment advice and payment of bills. As such, he had access to Summers’ bank accounts.
Summers was a member of the rock band, the Police.
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