All the Presidents' Lawyers
Fate of the Henchman
Sep 15, 2021
Topics discussed include Igor Fruman's guilty plea and the Fraud Guarantee case, John Pierce's mysterious disappearance and his representation of Capitol riot defendants, the ability to pay Rudy Giuliani for Cameo videos, and the cooperation of telecomm/social media companies with Congress. Other chapters explore sentencing guidelines in white-collar cases, the risks faced by lawyers in speaking with investigators, the preservation of information by telephone and social media companies, and a discussion on conflict of interest and support for KCRW.
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- Igor Fruman, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, has pleaded guilty to soliciting foreign campaign contributions, which involved funneling funds from Russia to US political candidates and seeking licenses for marijuana businesses.
- John Pierce, the attorney representing Capitol riot defendants, raises concerns due to his lack of experience in federal criminal law, previous financial issues, and questionable reputation, potentially impacting the defense of his clients.
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Guilty Plea of Igor Fruman
Igor Fruman, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, has pleaded guilty to soliciting foreign campaign contributions. The charges stem from a scheme to funnel funds from a Russian national to US political candidates and obtain licenses for marijuana businesses. Fruman has not cooperated with federal investigators and faces up to 46 months in prison.
