Nike Former Music Supervisor Faces Racketeering Charges Over $1 Million Kickback Scheme

A former Nike music supervisor has been charged with racketeering, aggravated theft by deception and money laundering after prosecutors allege he siphoned more than $1 million from the company.

John Griffith, who left Nike in 2022, is accused of directing company funds to a music‑licensing consulting firm owned by friend Brad Mosher. The firm, Good Measure LLC, billed Nike for clearance and licensing services at inflated rates. Prosecutors say that about half of those payments were routed back to a shell company, Quiver and Bow LLC, which is owned by Griffith.

The alleged scheme operated from June 2020 to December 2022. In early June 2026, both Griffith and Mosher were arrested and later released on bond. Each faces 24 felony counts, according to court filings reviewed by Billboard. A trial date has not yet been set.

Nike declined to comment on the case. Attorneys for Griffith and Mosher did not respond to requests for statements.

Music supervisors oversee the selection and clearance of songs for advertising, film, television and other visual media. In a global brand such as Nike, which spends billions on advertising, the role carries significant influence over which music vendors are hired and at what cost. Prosecutors say Griffith abused that position to inflate Good Measure’s invoices.

Good Measure’s LinkedIn profile lists Nike as its sole client. After Nike paid the inflated fees, Mosher allegedly transferred roughly 50 % of the money to Griffith’s shell company. The scheme is described in court documents as a “criminal enterprise” designed to steal money from Nike.

The indictment was issued by a Washington County grand jury. The charges include racketeering under the federal RICO statute, aggravated theft by deception, and money laundering. Prosecutors argue that the coordinated actions of Griffith and Mosher constituted an ongoing fraudulent operation.

Griffith’s attorney, Kristen Winemiller, said the client has been successful and efficient. Mosher’s attorney, Chris Heywood, noted that his client has cooperated with law enforcement privately and will defend him publicly.

The case highlights the importance of oversight in music licensing for large advertisers. Nike’s advertising budget routinely incorporates iconic tracks, and the company relies on music supervisors to manage licensing costs. The alleged kickback scheme, if proven, would represent a significant breach of trust and financial misconduct.

At this time, the defendants remain free on bond. No trial date has been announced, and the case will proceed through the federal court system.

The investigation is ongoing. Further developments will be reported as the case moves forward.