Craig Rothfeld
American businessman
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Craig Rothfeld is an American prison consultant and former securities industry executive. After serving a prison sentence for financial crimes, he began advising clients on incarceration preparation and reentry.[1][2] He is known for his work with high-profile clients including Harvey Weinstein,[3] Luigi Mangione, and Keith Raniere.[4][5]
Craig Rothfeld | |
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| Education | University at Albany, SUNY, New York University Stern School of Business |
| Occupation | Prison consultant |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Known for | Being prison consultant for public figures |
| Website | insideoutsideltd |
Education
Rothfeld earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University at Albany, SUNY in 1993.[6] He obtained a Master of Business Administration in finance and international business from the New York University Stern School of Business.[7]
Rothfeld later completed a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Post Graduate Certification in Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy, both from Arizona State University’s Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions.[7]
Career and conviction
Before his conviction, Rothfeld worked in the financial services industry at organizations such as Arthur Andersen & Co., Sotheby’s, Conectiv, and WJB Capital Group Inc.[6][8][9] WJB Capital dissolved in 2011, followed by lawsuits from investors for fraud [10] and breach of contract.[11]
After being indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney in February 2014, Rothfeld submitted a plea deal where he admitted to defrauding investors out of $11 million[12][13] and he agreed to a custodial sentence between 18 and 54 months in New York State prison.[14] In December 2015, Rothfeld was convicted of grand larceny, tax fraud, and falsifying Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulatory financial statements.
Rothfeld began serving his prison sentence in Rikers Island.[15][16] He served approximately 18 months in custody and was released in 2017.[5]
Prison consultant career
Following his release in 2017, Rothfeld founded Inside Outside Ltd.,[5] a New York City-based prison consulting firm.[6][17][18] Rothfeld claims to advocate for the “human rights” of justice-impacted people and helping families manage challenges associated with incarceration.[5]
Rothfeld has served several high-profile criminal clients including Harvey Weinstein[19], NXIVM founder Keith Raniere,[5] former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg,[20][21][22] and rapper Sheff G, who hired Rothfeld after pleading guilty to attempted murder.[23] He is primarily known and referenced publicly in relation to his work with Luigi Mangione after Mangione was charged in the killing of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson.[24][6]