Man 'never intended to steal millions'

A defence attorney in New York City says her client believed he was rightfully entitled to the US$2m (€1.3m) he is accused of stealing from a bank account managed by someone with the same name.

A defence attorney in New York City says her client believed he was rightfully entitled to the US$2m (€1.3m) he is accused of stealing from a bank account managed by someone with the same name.

Attorney Julie Fry says Benjamin Lovell "didn't intend to steal from anyone".

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