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Nina Thomas pleads guilty in wire fraud case involving Earl Thomas
Nina Thomas pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud in a federal case involving her estranged husband, former NFL player Earl Thomas.
Prosecutors say she and Kevin Thompson moved money from Thomas’s bank accounts into new accounts they controlled.
The alleged theft began in September 2021 and totaled $2.7 million, according to prosecutors.
The couple married in 2016, and Nina Thomas filed for divorce in 2020.
Thomas and Thompson are jointly responsible for nearly $3.5 million in restitution, according to the case details.
Nina Thomas could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.
Thompson is also expected to plead guilty to the fraud conspiracy charge and faces a separate drug charge.
Nina Thomas has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal case involving money taken from her estranged husband, former NFL player Earl Thomas.
Prosecutors say Nina Thomas and Kevin Thompson moved money from Earl Thomas’s bank accounts into new accounts.
The alleged theft began in September 2021 and involved about $2.7 million.
Nina Thomas and Thompson will be jointly responsible for $3,497,444.64 in restitution, according to the article.
Nina Thomas faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or both.
- Who
- Nina Thomas, the estranged wife of former NFL player Earl Thomas, pleaded guilty. Kevin Thompson is also accused in the case.
- What
- Thomas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud involving money taken from Earl Thomas’s accounts.
- When
- The plea was reported on November 14, 2026. The alleged theft began in September 2021.
- Where
- The case is federal and involves the US Attorney’s Office in Louisiana. A specific court location is not stated.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege the money was taken from Earl Thomas’s accounts and used for purchases and other expenses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nina and Earl Thomas married.
Nina Thomas filed for divorce.
The alleged theft of money from Earl Thomas began.
Nina Thomas was arrested.
Nina Thomas’s guilty plea was reported.
- Alleged amount taken
- About $2.7 million
- Restitution
- $3,497,444.64, jointly owed by Nina Thomas and Kevin Thompson
- Nina Thomas’s maximum prison sentence
- Five years
- Nina Thomas’s maximum fine
- $250,000
- Arrest date
- December 16, 2024