Craig Rothfeld

Craig Rothfeld is an American prison consultant and former securities industry executive. After serving a prison sentence for financial crimes, he began advising clients on incarceration preparation and reentry. He is known for his work with high-profile clients including Harvey Weinstein, Luigi Mangione, Keith Raniere, Sheff G and "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha.

Education Rothfeld earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University at Albany, SUNY in 1993. He obtained a Master of Business Administration in finance and international business from the New York University Stern School of Business.

Rothfeld later completed a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Post Graduate Certification in Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy, both from Arizona State University’s Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. WJB Capital dissolved in 2011, followed by lawsuits from investors for fraud and breach of contract.

After being indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney in February 2014, Rothfeld submitted a plea deal where he admitted to defrauding investors out of $11 million and he agreed to a custodial sentence between 18 and 54 months in New York State prison. In December 2015, Rothfeld was convicted of grand larceny, tax fraud, and falsifying Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulatory financial statements.

Rothfeld began serving his prison sentence in Rikers Island. He served approximately 18 months in custody and was released in 2017. Rothfeld claims to advocate for the “human rights” of justice-impacted people and helping families manage challenges associated with incarceration. rapper Sheff G, and Jasveen Sangha. Rothfeld was publicly credited with assisting Weinstein when he required urgent medical care while at Rikers Island.