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Dane Cook's Brother Stole $12 Million From Him
19 Aug
Summary
- Brother Darryl McCauley stole $12 million from Dane Cook.
- McCauley handled Dane Cook's finances from the '90s to 2008.
- McCauley was sentenced to prison and ordered to repay funds.
A new documentary, "Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story," details comedian Dane Cook's financial downfall orchestrated by his half-brother, Darryl McCauley. McCauley managed Cook's finances from the 1990s through 2008, during which time he embezzled millions of dollars.
Evidence of the theft included large cash withdrawals and hidden money found in various locations. McCauley, a former corrections officer, was arrested in 2008.
In 2010, McCauley pleaded guilty to larceny, embezzlement, and forgery. He received a sentence of five to six years in prison and was ordered to repay the $12 million he stole from his brother. McCauley's wife also received a prison sentence for her involvement.
The documentary "Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story" is set to be released on VOD on September 29, 2026.
