Wurl Case Back on Track w/New Defense Attorney On Board

The criminal case of Altamont native Nick Wurl is back on track now that a new defense attorney is in place.

The 25-year-old Wurl, who lives in Chicago, is charged with making false representations about the nature of his company's business that allegedly led to fraudulently obtaining more than $9 million from approximately 50 investors. The efforts allegedly led to a loss to investors of approximately $4 million. Wurl faces up to 20 years in prison and the forfeiture of the $9 million, as well as fines.

Wurl's scheduled trial date of May 23 was vacated when his court-appointed attorney withdrew from the case. Sami Ziad Azhari of Azhari Law is Wurl's new attorney.

A status hearing in the case is set for Thursday at 9:30am.