“The folks that are behind this are pros at what they do.
Shah and Smith have been accused of selling “lead lists” and presenting allegedly fake business opportunities to vulnerable individuals.
“Generally, I believe her defenses are that she’s not the one that is selling these other services,” criminal defense lawyer Ronald Richards said.
Eric Patterson, the founder of the Utah Investigative Journalism Project, explained: “If you’re just a lead generator, you’re the most removed from anything that would be illegal or fraudulent or unethical.
The Jen Shah that I know is a woman who has come from a culture that is deeply rooted in honesty, loyalty and hard work,” Vincent said.