Yaselli and Ackerman could be sentenced to up to 31 years imprisonment if convicted of the charges.Īckerman allegedly stole expensive artwork, designer clothing, bags and luxury jewelry and watches from the celebrities homes.Īs well as jewelry and watches, Ackerman also took items such as crystals or sports memorabilia to try to flog for a high price. Intricate gold jewelry was discovered in his home, but not everything stolen was recovered by cops They were charged with 14 counts of burglary, 32 counts of money laundering, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering on 23 August 2019.
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Paradigm Talent Agency boss Michael Gores, former Vanity Fair editor Punch Hutton and Logitechs entertainment and talents boss Linna Stalberg were also left out of pocket by the devious thieves.īoth Ackerman and Yaselli are accused of stealing more than $500,000 through fraud and embezzlement, and are set to face trial at an LA court in September after pleading not guilty.
Singers Usher and Adam Lambert, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Paul and Dorit Kemsley were just a few of the stars who were targeted in the callous attacks. LAPD detectives say that no one stopped the ‘slick’ burglar because he showed up at properties ‘dressed to the nines’ and would often just walk in the front door. Both he and Yaselli were charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft in August 2019 The LAPD released thousands of images in 2019 during a press conference after Ackerman was initially arrested in connection with the incidents. One Beverly Hills home that was targeted by the two burglars had 150 luxury items stolen - totaling around $2.5 million. Prosecutors say that at least $5.5 million in valuables was taken from the homes between December 2016 to July 2018. It is one of the largest recoveries of stolen items in LAPD history, with the discovery of those behind the 'bling ring' bringing an end to high-end items vanishing in the city.Īckerman was encouraged to steal from at least 13 homes by Yaselli, with the two working together to cover up the ‘surgical’ crimes. Often victims of the clandestine and calculated burglaries did not realize that there had been a break-in – with some noticing months later that their high-ticket valuables were gone.ĭetectives discovered more than 2,500 stolen items in Ackerman's home and a storage unit he owned. Jason Yaselli, 35, and Benjamin Ackerman, 36, worked together to target celebrities’ homes across Hollywood, California, often breaking into homes in the same neighborhood. Published: 20:30 BST, 4 September 2022 | Updated: 13:18 BST, 5 September 2022Ī Los Angeles real estate agent and his ‘slick’ accomplice are set to go on trial for masterminding a lucrative burglary ring which saw them steal more than $5million worth of items from the rich and famous.
One Beverly Hills home that was targeted by the two burglars had 150 luxury items stolen - totaling around $2.5million.Authorities described the break-ins as 'surgical' with some of the victims left confused by their missing belongings as there were no signs of a break in.LAPD detectives discovered more than 2,500 stolen items worth at least $5million.
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