Former Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones has settled a lawsuit against Merrill Lynch for $9.5 million after a former financial adviser allegedly stole $2.59 million from the two-time Pro Bowler. The settlement occurred in August but public reporting was delayed until this week.

According to a June 25 arrest report, Isaiah Williams -- Jones' former financial adviser and a former employee of Merrill Lynch -- used his position to gain access to Jones' personal financial accounts to steal $1.56 million in 133 separate transactions. Another $1.03 million was stolen through a complicated laundering scheme involving bank and cash app transfers between Williams and a Georgia-based woman, Octivia Monique Graham. Jones told investigators he had never met the woman.

Court records allege Willia

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