Lisa Harrison has been identified in a newly-reported police record as the business manager whose alleged handling of RJ Mitte's finances left the Breaking Bad actor facing tax liabilities. The revelations have reignited scrutiny of Mitte's claims that he was financially exploited while building his acting career, although Harrison has not been criminally charged in connection with his allegations.
According to a report published by The Daily Mail and subsequently covered by The Blast on 22 October, Mitte and his mother, Dyna Mitte, brought their financial concerns to the Santa Monica Police Department in September 2015. The report identifies Harrison Business Management (HBM) as the company hired to oversee the actor's income, bills, insurance and taxes.
Mitte was best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad. He had previously spoken publicly about his financial difficulties. During an appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast in 2025, he described how the business manager he trusted allegedly failed to pay his taxes despite receiving money intended for that purpose.
'I've paid more in taxes than I got from Breaking Bad,' Mitte said during the interview, explaining that he had been sent what he described as fake tax filings while the money intended for the authorities was allegedly taken instead.
The actor said the resulting tax liabilities and accumulated interest took approximately 10 years to resolve. His account highlighted the financial consequences of entrusting a professional with managing income earned during his teenage years.
Police Report Details Earlier Financial Concerns
The newly-reported police record reportedly documents concerns raised by Mitte and his mother after financial irregularities emerged. According to The Blast, checks issued through Mitte's company, RFM3 Services, began bouncing, prompting further questions about the management of his money.
The reporting also states that Mitte's family consulted lawyers about potentially pursuing a civil case. However, sources cited by The Daily Mail said Mitte's family ultimately decided against litigation because of the time and expense involved.
Instead, the actor reportedly brought in new accountants to examine his finances and address tax liens said to total $330,000.
Mitte had claimed that other actors were affected by similar conduct. During his podcast appearance, he said the business manager had allegedly taken money from 14 other performers, many of them were older people or individuals with disabilities.
Those claims have attracted renewed attention following the publication of the police-record reporting.
Lisa Harrison Has Not Been Charged
Despite the renewed scrutiny, an important legal distinction remains: Harrison has not been criminally charged or sued in connection with Mitte's allegations, according to The Daily Mail reporting cited by The Blast.
Harrison's husband, attorney David Brody, denied that she had done anything wrong when contacted by the publication.
The report also describes a separate financial dispute involving Harrison and Adam Sudman, in which Sudman filed a civil lawsuit in 2018 on withdrawals from accounts associated with his sports merchandise business. Harrison disputed Sudman's allegations and maintained that she was owed unpaid fees.
The dispute was resolved through arbitration, with Harrison agreeing to pay $60,000. The arbitration award made no finding of fraud, and the separate matter does not establish wrongdoing in Mitte's case.
Financial Protection for Young Actors
The revelations have prompted discussion about the safeguards available to young performers whose earnings may be managed by representatives while they concentrate on their careers.
Mitte's experience illustrates the risks that can arise when actors rely heavily on business managers to handle tax payments and financial records. His public account also highlighted how unpaid taxes can become the responsibility of the individual taxpayer, even when another person was entrusted with handling the payments.
The actor's story has returned to public attention through the newly-reported police documents and the online discussion surrounding Harrison's identification.
