HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A retired Houston teacher who lost her longtime home she unwittingly deeded over to a contractor is set to get some money in a civil settlement.

The announcement was made by Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee's office on Monday.

In February 2024, ABC13 broke the news that Wanda Jackson was evicted from her home back in 2023 after contractor Malcolm Pryor got her to deed her over her home for alleged house repairs. In a series of complicated real estate transactions, Pryor then sold the home to investor James Mayer, who later sold the home back to Pryor.

Those actions led to a felony criminal charge filed against Pryor. In addition, Menefee's office filed a civil suit against both men.

Now, Mayer, the real estate investor, has agreed to settle his portion

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