37 min

The Sovereign Man Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists

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Sean David Morton was arrested in 2016 after being charged with more than 50 counts related to filing phony tax documents and bogus government bonds. He was also accused of conspiracy to defraud the IRS. These are similar tactics used by sovereign citizens—but Sean David Mortin doesn't like that label. 

You see, Sean David Morton's name is synonymous with the sovereign citizen movement. The New York Times wrote a whole piece about him titled, "How Sovereign Citizens Helped Swindle $1 billion from the government they disavow." So, when it comes to Sovereign Citizens, I thought Sean Mortin was the guy. But now he's telling me that sovereign citizens are idiots. Interesting. 

If you're unfamiliar with this sub-culture, you should check out my episode on Sovereign Citizens. To listen to my interview with Sean David Morton, check out the episode The Sovereign Man where ever you listen to podcasts. 
 
Patreon Bonus with Sean David Morton
To listen to more of my interview with Sean Morton, check out the FREE bonus episode on Patreon.
 
Story idea?
If you have a story to share, email Javier at info [at] pretendradio [dot] org.
For more episodes like this, visit pretendradio.org.
To get early releases and bonus episodes, go to pretendradio.org/donate
Today's episode was written and edited by Javier Leiva
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Sean David Morton was arrested in 2016 after being charged with more than 50 counts related to filing phony tax documents and bogus government bonds. He was also accused of conspiracy to defraud the IRS. These are similar tactics used by sovereign citizens—but Sean David Mortin doesn't like that label. 

You see, Sean David Morton's name is synonymous with the sovereign citizen movement. The New York Times wrote a whole piece about him titled, "How Sovereign Citizens Helped Swindle $1 billion from the government they disavow." So, when it comes to Sovereign Citizens, I thought Sean Mortin was the guy. But now he's telling me that sovereign citizens are idiots. Interesting. 

If you're unfamiliar with this sub-culture, you should check out my episode on Sovereign Citizens. To listen to my interview with Sean David Morton, check out the episode The Sovereign Man where ever you listen to podcasts. 
 
Patreon Bonus with Sean David Morton
To listen to more of my interview with Sean Morton, check out the FREE bonus episode on Patreon.
 
Story idea?
If you have a story to share, email Javier at info [at] pretendradio [dot] org.
For more episodes like this, visit pretendradio.org.
To get early releases and bonus episodes, go to pretendradio.org/donate
Today's episode was written and edited by Javier Leiva
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min

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