Vegas Golden Knights founding partner Gavin Maloof told a Clark County courtroom he felt "betrayed" after his former girlfriend admitted to a theft scheme that prosecutors say siphoned off hundreds of thousands of dollars from him.
Jennifer Courtemanche pleaded guilty to a gross-misdemeanor count of conspiracy to commit theft and, under her deal, agreed to repay about $444,648. Her co-defendant, Brittany Burgess, also pleaded guilty and agreed to repay roughly $11,652. Prosecutors said they would not oppose probation for either woman, and the agreements say the cases could be dismissed if full restitution is paid.
Those terms are spelled out in guilty-plea paperwork and detailed in a recent report from the Las Vegas Review‑Journal, which notes that earlier felony counts were reduced and that repayment is tied to the possibility of withdrawing the pleas if restitution is made in full. Court records filed in Clark County District Court show the pleas were entered this week and that prosecutors are prioritizing getting the money back over sending the women to prison.
Investigators say the scheme ran through Apple Cash transfers from late 2020 into spring 2023, with about 214 attempted transactions and roughly $444,648 in successful transfers, according to police records and local reporting. KTNV reported that both women are scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 20 and that prosecutors told the court they would not oppose probation if the plea agreements remain in place.
Victim's statement and reaction
In court, Maloof said he felt "betrayed," a word that now hangs over the case in his victim-impact statement. His comments were submitted to the judge as part of the official record while both sides urged the court to concentrate on how, and how quickly, the money could be paid back.
Legal snapshot
The original indictments hit Courtemanche and Burgess with multiple felony theft and money laundering counts. Prosecutors later negotiated guilty-plea agreements that trimmed those charges in exchange for repayment plans and admissions of guilt. AOL reports that the agreements allow the women to seek withdrawal of their pleas and possible dismissal of the cases if they make full restitution, and that prosecutors will not oppose probation as part of the deal.
Who are the women?
Courtemanche has worked as a model and performer and has acting credits under the name Jennifer Kathreen. Her résumé on IMDb lists small roles on shows including You're the Worst, Days of Our Lives, and Anger Management.
Police records and local coverage describe Burgess as Courtemanche's purported talent agent. Burgess told investigators she felt "duped" by her friend, according to KTNV.
Both women are due back in a Clark County courtroom on Oct. 20 for sentencing, where the judge will weigh how their restitution progress stacks up against the promises in their plea deals and whether they walk away on probation or with something tougher.
