Supermodel duped by dad

With family like this who needs enemies? Supermodel Maggie Rizer's father has just pleaded guilty to defrauding his daughter of $ 7 million. John Breen, who is in fact Rizer's stepfather, pleaded guilty to felony counts of first, second- and third-degree grand larceny, first-degree scheming to defraud and two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Rizer, who enjoys a good relationship with Breen, had put him in charge of her finances. She was aware of his gambling and alcohol addictions, especially when faced with the fact that he gambled away the family's life savings of $80,000 during a five-day gambling spree. However, the extent of his problems has only just surfaced.

Breen will be sentenced on 3 January. In the meantime, Rizer is doing her best to pick up the pieces and is working hard at her career.