In a bombshell development shaking the entertainment world, prominent Los Angeles talent agent Mark Measures has been indicted in Manhattan, accused of embezzling funds from several of his own actor clients.
Measures, a well-known figure in the industry and former president of a major talent agency division, now faces multiple counts of fraud and theft. Prosecutors allege that over a period of several years, he systematically diverted money meant for clients, including performance fees, residuals, and endorsement payments — all without their knowledge.
“This is a betrayal of trust at the highest level,” said a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. “Clients placed their careers and their finances in Mr. Measures’ hands — and he allegedly used that access for his own personal gain.”
While the exact amount allegedly stolen has not been disclosed, early estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of dollars may be involved. Some sources say that A-list names may be among the victims.
Measures, who was taken into custody earlier this week, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal team insists that the accusations are “wildly exaggerated” and that he intends to “vigorously defend his reputation and career.”
However, within the industry, the fallout is already beginning. Several clients have reportedly severed ties with him, and a major agency where Measures held an executive role has quietly removed his name from its website.
Insiders say whispers about questionable financial practices had circulated for months, but few expected the scandal to explode so publicly — and so dramatically.
“This is going to send shockwaves through the industry,” one veteran agent told reporters. “If someone like Mark Measures can fall, no one’s safe.”
The investigation is ongoing, and prosecutors suggest more charges — and potentially more victims — could emerge in the coming weeks.
For now, Hollywood is watching closely as one of its own faces the glare of criminal prosecution, a stark reminder that even in a town built on illusion, the truth eventually comes to light.