The Missouri woman accused by federal authorities of an “alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of millions of dollars and steal the family’s ownership interest” in Graceland pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge.
Lisa Jeanine Findley will be sentenced on June 19 after pleading guilty to a charge of mail fraud related to the scheme. She previously pleaded not guilty to a two-count indictment, which also includes a count of aggravated identity theft that will now be dropped.
Findley, of Kimberling City, falsely claimed Presley’s daughter borrowed $3.8 million from a bogus private lender and had pledged Graceland as collateral for the loan before her death in January 2023, prosecutors said when she was charged in August 2024. She then threatened to sell Graceland to the highest bidder if Presley’s family didn’t pay a $2.85 million settlement, according to authorities.
When asked by the judge on Tuesday if Findley was admitting guilt and accepting responsibility, she said “yes.” Findley would have faced up to 20 years if convicted, but she is expected to receive less than that under the plea deal, according to the Associated Press.
Elvis and Lisa Marie are buried on the property.
Fox News’ Michael Dorgan, Samantha Daigle and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
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