Charlie Javice, founder of student aid startup Frank, is again seeking removal of her GPS ankle monitor while appealing her 2025 conviction for defrauding JPMorgan Chase. Javice, free on $2 million bail, argues the device affects her health despite full compliance with court orders.
Charlie Javice Appeals Seven‑Year Fraud Sentence
Prosecutors oppose, citing her dual US‑France citizenship and extradition concerns. Convicted of inflating Frank’s user base to secure a $175 million acquisition, Javice faces a seven‑year sentence. Judge Alvin Hellerstein has given prosecutors until May 19 to respond. Javice’s probation officer supports removal, but federal authorities remain cautious.
The case underscores JPMorgan’s due diligence failures and highlights Javice’s ongoing legal battles, including a dispute over $78 million in legal fees she claims the bank must cover.
