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18. The Tycoon (Allen Stanford)

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The Case of Laura Pindergust Holt

Laura Pindergust Holt was the bank's chief investment officer. She had a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in science. Her only qualifications were her relationship with James Davis, Alan Stanford's ex-roommate. He saw potential in Laura and began to mentor her; he helped her get an executive position at Stanford.

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