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Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck faces felony witness tampering charges in ex-fiancée's theft case
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Alexa Mae Asperin , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information, readers can consult the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A local billionaire is facing serious charges. Stephen Cloobeck, a real estate developer, has been accused of felony witness tampering. The charges are related to a high-profile case involving his fiancée, Adva Lavie.
The case involves a burglary that was allegedly set up through a dating app. Cloobeck is accused of threatening the victims in this case. Further details about the allegations and the case are available from local news sources.
At this time, the specifics of the charges against Cloobeck are limited, but it is known that they are felony charges. For more information, readers can consult the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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