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6d ago

KMR Talent CEO Indicted on 40 Counts of Theft and Fraud

Mark Measures, accused of misappropriating $1.8 million from actors and employees, pleads not guilty and is released ahead of a July court date.

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Overview

  • Mark Measures, CEO of KMR Talent, was arraigned in Manhattan on charges of stealing $1.8 million from 160 clients and $26,000 from employee retirement accounts.
  • The 40-count indictment includes charges of grand larceny, petit larceny, and a scheme to defraud, with prosecutors alleging funds were used for personal expenses like spa treatments and arena seats.
  • Measures pleaded not guilty, surrendered his passport, and was released on his own recognizance; his next court appearance is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
  • The alleged thefts occurred between June 2021 and March 2024, with prosecutors identifying over 300 potential victims nationwide.
  • KMR Talent, a long-standing agency founded in 1957, collapsed in 2024, leaving clients with unpaid residuals and tax burdens, prompting SAG-AFTRA to terminate its franchises.