Kelyn Spadoni : cosa succede a trovarsi soldi "gratis" sul conto - AperiStoria #335
Summary
This episode recounts the 2021 case of Kaelin Spadoni, a 911 operator in New Orleans who was erroneously credited with over $1.2 million due to a software bug at a Charles Schwab investment bank. Instead of reporting the mistake, Spadoni transferred the funds and purchased a house and car, leading to her arrest for theft. The story explores the legal nuances of whether such an error constitutes theft, noting that she avoided prison by agreeing to repay the money, while the host invites listeners to discuss similar legal precedents in other countries.
Topics discussed
Intro: Dance practice and Ring camera
Concept: Real-life bank errors vs movies
Introducing Kaelin Spadoni, a 911 operator
The $1.2M error from Charles Schwab
Spadoni transfers the money to hide it
Ignoring demands and buying a house
Arrest and recovery of 75% of funds
Legal settlement and avoiding prison
Aftermath: Job loss and housing issues
Legal debate: Contract vs. theft
Comparison with UK law and listener Q&A
Outro: Toast to short stories
Sponsor: Vanta trust platform
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