UPDATE: August Hearing Date Set for Morris Gussin

Morris Gussin, also known as the is set to appear in a pre-trial hearing on Aug. 15 in Los Angeles at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center; Gussin opted for a jury trial

Gussin is facing 24 counts of grand theft and security violations for his alleged involvement in a $3.4 million in which he is charged with falsely leading clients to believe he was investing their money. In April, , which would have landed him a maximum of nine years in prison. 

The jury trial would likely begin in mid-September, said South Pasadena Police Det. William Earley, and  may testify.

Gussin is currently being held at the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. His attorney has stated that he will enter a

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