Richard M. Scrushy

Richard M. Scrushy is an American businessman best known for being the founder and CEO of HealthSouth, a large healthcare services company. In the early 2000s, he became embroiled in a major accounting scandal that involved significant financial fraud at HealthSouth, leading to inflated earnings. This scandal resulted in legal investigations, Scrushy’s indictment, and a high-profile trial. He was ultimately acquitted of some charges but was later convicted in a separate trial related to bribery. Scrushy's story highlights issues of corporate ethics and accountability in the business world.