Andrew Gladney, heir to the 7-Up fortune, was intentionally introduced into Dana’s life by her mother, Irma Veach. This relationship turned traumatic and involved manipulation, betrayal, and criminal conduct. Gladney was later federally convicted for fraud and theft. Dana’s interactions with him were part of a larger scheme to damage her credibility and entangle her in harmful situations with high-profile individuals. She later reflected on this as a deep betrayal that left her emotionally and legally vulnerable.