Crime Prevention Advocate & Former Jewel Thief; Founder of Reality Check Program; Author of "Gangster Redemption"
Larry Lawton Biography
Larry Lawton is known for his involvement in a series of jewelry store robberies along the Atlantic Seaboard, where he is believed to have targeted approximately 20 to 25 stores and stolen an estimated $15 million to $18 million in high-value items, including watches, diamonds, and other gems. Lawton used contacts within the Gambino crime family to fence stolen merchandise, which contributed to his status as one of the FBI's most wanted individuals. He was offered a three-year sentence in exchange for disclosing his accomplices but declined the deal, ultimately being sentenced for racketeering and robbery and serving 11 years in federal prison. While incarcerated, Lawton earned a paralegal qualification and served as a gang mediator.
After his release, Lawton established the Reality Check Program, designed to educate at-risk youth about the consequences of criminal behavior. The program is utilized by judges, law enforcement, government officials, attorneys, and parents nationwide, focusing on crime prevention, youth counseling, and criminal justice education. Lawton emphasizes the impact of crime on personal relationships and freedom. The program has been recognized for its effectiveness, with some law enforcement officials citing a 90 percent success rate in keeping young people out of the criminal justice system.
Lawton is the only former convict in the United States to be sworn in as an Honorary Police Officer and to be recognized on the Floor of the United States Congress for his work supporting young people, families, and law enforcement agencies. He also founded the Reality Check Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity that offers mentoring and organizes annual events. Lawton is an advocate for prison reform and frequently appears in the media as an expert on robbery and prisoner issues.
As an author, Lawton co-wrote "Gangster Redemption: How America's Most Notorious Jewel Robber Got Rich, Got Caught, and Got His Life Back on Track" with Peter Golenbock. He hosts the podcast "The Real Deal w/Larry Lawton," where he discusses his criminal past, current events, law enforcement, and personal reform. Lawton also operates a YouTube channel under the handle @LarryLawtonJewelThief, featuring analyses of heists from films, video games, and real-world events, as well as discussions on prison experiences and motivational topics. He has appeared as a consultant on high-profile thefts for television networks, including segments on Fox & Friends and CBS News. Lawton's background in crime prevention, criminal justice reform, and media engagement positions him as a prominent voice in discussions about crime, justice, and personal change.
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Larry Lawton Videos
When Robbers Pick the Wrong Victim Larry Lawton Reacts
Larry Lawton sits down to watch real robbery clips where the criminals thought they had an easy score, but things went bad fast. From store owners...
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