In 2009, Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein was arrested and charged with running a massive Ponzi scheme, which had bilked investors out of over $1.4 billion. The scheme, which had been operating for several years, involved Rothstein selling fake settlements to investors, who were promised high returns on their investments. However, the settlements were not real, and Rothstein used the money from new investors to pay off earlier investors, while keeping a significant portion for himself. The scheme was uncovered in October 2009, when Rothstein failed to appear at a meeting with investors, and his offices were raided by the FBI. Rothstein was arrested and charged with racketeering, conspiracy, and money laundering, and he was later sentenced to 50 years in prison. The scheme had a significant impact on the state's economy, with many investors losing their life savings. This article examines the details of the scheme and the events that led to Rothstein's downfall, as well as the impact it had on the state of Florida.