Jury convicts North Texas couple in $25 million pyramid scheme

A federal jury found Marlon and LaShonda Moore guilty this week of conspiracy, multiple wire fraud counts and money laundering after prosecutors said their “Blessings In No Time” program took more than $25 million from over 10,000 people during the COVID‑19 pandemic; a sentencing date has not been set.

Marlon and LaShonda Moore of North Texas were convicted this week in federal court on conspiracy, several wire fraud counts and money‑laundering charges related to a scheme prosecutors say ran during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The couple had promoted a program called Blessings In No Time (BINT) and used their public profile in marketing. The trial took place over four days at the federal courthouse in Sherman. Previous civil actions against the Moores included a 2021 Texas judgment and a 2023 Arkansas settlement. Key facts: - A jury found Marlon and LaShonda Moore guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and three counts of money laundering after a four‑day federal trial. - Prosecutors say the BINT program collected more than $25 million from more than 10,000 people during the COVID‑19 pandemic and was marketed to Black communities. - A sentencing date has not been determined; the couple faces statutory prison terms on the criminal counts, and earlier civil judgments include a $10.76 million judgment in Texas and a $450,000 settlement in Arkansas. Summary: The criminal trial concluded with convictions for the couple on multiple federal charges, following prior civil litigation in Texas and Arkansas. Officials reported large financial losses to many participants during the pandemic. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled and is undetermined at this time.