Good point, a conviction is not needed to sue for damages in a criminal case.
You just made me think of something. It can't be lost on Fred that the 4 Wagners could be sued for civil damages. I always assumed she secured her assets against
the possibility of attorneys trying to sue her because she has money, and she has property that attorneys can put liens against. But I just remembered that you can't switch around your assets and in any way try to hide them if you are arrested and litigation could potentially be brought against you. Like she could not switch her assets into Robin's name.
I think Fred is safe as long as she does not get arrested or charged again, as you mention. However, if she does get wrapped up in court again with evidence against her and the evidence is strong, even without a conviction, she could be in jeopardy of being sued.
I mean evidence against her that supports the crimes of the Wagner 4 such as her being involved in the criminal conspiracy - which is in the indictments actually. And evidence of her lying to the GJ in furtherance of the criminal conspiracy and in furtherance of aiding the Wagner 4 of their crimes against the Gilleys, Manleys and Rhodens.
Because she has wealth she could end up a target of litigation and trying to hide assets after the fact is too late....I can picture a very sympathetic jury towards the victims and the jury wanting them compensated by some means financially. A good attorney and a sympathetic jury and that can be all it will take.....2 Cents.....