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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Apr 8, 2021, 12:23 PM Apr 2021

Trump Hires Criminal Defense Attorney Who Previously Partnered With Prosecutor Investigating His Bus

Source: Law & Crime

Business Dealings

The Trump Organization this week announced that it hired veteran New York City criminal defense attorney Ronald Fischetti to represent its interests in Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s investigation into possible tax and bank fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Alan Futerfas, a lawyer for the Trump Organization, confirmed to the Journal that Fischetti had been retained earlier this week.

“I am so pleased that Ron has been added to the team,” said Futerfas. “He brings extraordinary experience, a depth of knowledge and wisdom that is invaluable and that we so appreciate.”

Fischetti similarly told the outlet that he was “delighted that I’m going to be on the defense for this.”

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/trump-hires-criminal-defense-attorney-who-previously-partnered-with-prosecutor-investigating-his-business-dealings/ar-BB1frl48?li=BBnb7Kz

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Trump Hires Criminal Defense Attorney Who Previously Partnered With Prosecutor Investigating His Bus (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2021 OP
Yeah, he's "delighted" SoCalNative Apr 2021 #1
The wheels move so slowly. This will ensure it moves even slower. All it takes is gobs of donor $$. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #2
That's like hiring the best surgeon to take care of embalming your dead carcass. nt Xipe Totec Apr 2021 #3
Now, the question is....we know that it will happen, but when will they ask the Attorney to lie. Dan Apr 2021 #4
Must be another independently wealthy attorney who can afford to work for free. Vinca Apr 2021 #5
What? No Rudy? Harker Apr 2021 #6
Who's ever really "proud" to assemble a criminal defense team? Really? nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #7
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