A former Navy SEAL accused of stealing more than $1.1 million from other SEALs wants to change his plea.
In September, Jason Mullaney pleaded guilty to stealing from 11 active duty and retired SEALs and family friend as part of an investment scam.
Mullaney was scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday. Instead, Mullaney’s attorney said his client has had a change of heart. The former SEAL told the judge he wanted to withdraw his guilty plea in the case.
The defendant allegedly used a company he started called Trident Financial Holdings & Acquisitions LLC to swindle people out of more than $1.1 million.
Both Mullaney’s family and several of his alleged victims were in court Tuesday. The victims prepared statements for the judge, but did not plan to speak.
“None of them want to speak (but) the consensus is that the Navy SEAL community has been embarrassed enough,” said Deputy District Attorney Hector Jimenez.
NBC 7 is told Mullaney is changing attorneys. He is being held in the Veterans’ Ward at the Vista Jail.
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His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 3 when the judge will hear his petition to withdraw his guilty plea.
