When we last heard about former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, his house was engulfed in flames after it was struck by lightning. In the latest sad chapter of his post-playing career, it appears as if Thomas is the victim of a major identity theft scheme.
According to an extensive report by the New Orleans Times Picayune, Thomas was allegedly defrauded of almost $2 million by his ex-wife’s current partner, Kevin J. Thompson. The 38-year-old Thompson faces charges including identity theft, forgery, money laundering, and several counts of fraud, per the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.