Who is Peter Noce? GOP senator Tim Scott's girlfriend Mindy Noce and her ex-husband sued over 'shell

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Sunday, May 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC: New revelations have emerged shedding light on the controversial financial history of Mindy Noce, the current girlfriend of GOP senator Tim Scott.

Court documents exclusively obtained by detail allegations of involvement in a 'shell and sham' scheme with her ex-husband, tech entrepreneur Peter 'Jay' Noce.

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Mindy and Peter Noce were accused of establishing shell companies

Mindy, 47, faced accusations of aiding her former spouse in establishing shell companies to conceal assets and evade responsibility following a $1.2 million deal fallout, as outlined in 2017 legal filings.

This legal turmoil coincided with their divorce, citing reasons such as her ex-husband's substance abuse and alcohol addiction as the cause for the marriage breakdown.

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Scott, 58, publicly revealed his relationship with Mindy, acknowledging her presence during his candidacy announcement earlier in the year. He emphasized their shared values and mutual respect, praising their relationship and shared faith.

However, just four days post their public appearance, Scott surprisingly withdrew from the presidential race, citing a clear message from voters that it wasn't his time to run.

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Mindy and Peter Noce misused invested funds for personal luxuries

The legal documents from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, detailed a lawsuit against the Noce couple in 2017, where a British company accused them of obstructing access to company records after a substantial investment in their company called Bravas Partners LLC.

Allegations surfaced that they created other companies lacking assets, using them as shields to evade accountability for the Bravas deal's consequences.

The lawsuit claimed the Noces misused invested funds for personal luxuries, leading to a breach of contract. Eventually, the case reached an out-of-court settlement in 2018.

Mindy Noce cites Peter's substance abuse as reason for breakdown of marriage 

Simultaneously, amid the legal battles, Mindy was navigating a divorce, accusing her ex-husband of addiction issues. Court records revealed her description of herself as a homemaker, citing the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage due to his substance abuse.

The divorce settlement saw Mindy receiving substantial assets and monthly spousal support. However, stipulations included termination of alimony upon her remarriage or cohabitation as per South Carolina law.

Meanwhile, Peter, Mindy's ex-husband, remains entangled in legal battles involving substantial monetary disputes. Recent court orders demanded payments of $1.8 million over a failed investment and another judgment concerning a $300,000 investment reportedly misappropriated.

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