North Carolina attorney general

Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, admitted to stealing over $1 million from couples and vendors by offering false financial incentives. The venue closed in 2025, causing financial losses for couples like Travis and Rachael Marshall, who lost nearly $20,000.

Jason Lottman, ex-owner of Champagne Manor, admitted to stealing over $1 million from couples and vendors through fraudulent schemes involving false financial incentives. The Marshalls, a couple who lost nearly $20,000, reported recovering some funds via credit card disputes after the venue abruptly closed.

Jason Lottman, ex-owner of Champagne Manor, admitted to stealing over $1 million from couples and vendors through fraudulent schemes. He marketed all-inclusive wedding packages but solicited investments with false financial promises and continued taking money after the venue's mortgage defaulted. A couple lost nearly $20,000 but recovered some funds through credit card disputes.

North Carolina's Attorney General Jeff Jackson and AGs from 22 other states are urging Congress to reverse changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Act added work requirements for seniors and parents and required states to contribute to SNAP benefits in some cases.