Greg Rutherford's ex manager jailed after conning long jumper out of £48,000 to fund gambling addiction
Greg Rutherford's ex manager jailed after conning long jumper out of £48,000 to fund gambling addiction Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford's former manager has been jailed for 18 months after he fleeced the long jumper out of more than £48,000 to feed his gambling habit. The Olympian said he was left "feeling sick" after trusting Gaby Stone, 34, but falling victim to his dishonesty. Stone, of Edgware Road, Marylebone, was today Monday sentenced for 18 months at Blackfriars Crown Court after admitting fraud by abuse of position. He pocketed sponsorship and appearance fees from the London 2012 hero and former Strictly Come Dancing star to feed his habit between 2014 and 2015. Stone was the sole director and company secretary of GSE Management and looked after Mr Rutherford's commercial opportunities. But he blew tens of thousands of the Olympian's earnings from live appearances and endorsements on his crippling gambling addiction. ...