Involvement

Trump and Co-Defendants File Emergency Appeal in Georgia Election Fraud Case, Challenging District Attorney’s Involvement

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Washington, D.C. – Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and seven co-defendants have filed an emergency appeal challenging the decision of a Georgia judge to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election fraud case against Trump. The appeal argues that the ruling does not go far enough in addressing concerns about the relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Willis and Wade had acknowledged having an affair but maintained that it did not result in any improper conduct in relation to the case. However, Trump’s lawyers argued that the … Read more

Prominent Lawyer Inez Weski Facing Prosecution for Alleged Involvement in Criminal Organization

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking to prosecute lawyer Inez Weski for her alleged participation in a criminal organization, according to chief prosecutor Janneke de Smet. Weski previously represented Ridouan Taghi and is suspected of obtaining information from Taghi during prison visits and then sharing it with the outside world. Taghi is a notorious criminal figure who has faced charges related to organized crime, including the ordering of multiple murders. Weski’s role as his defense lawyer has put her under scrutiny, with authorities now accusing her of being involved in … Read more

Legal Battle: Trump’s Eligibility on Illinois Ballot Challenged Amidst Claims of Involvement in Capitol Insurrection

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CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and five Illinois voters engaged in a courtroom battle in downtown Chicago on Friday over whether Trump should be removed from the upcoming primary ballot. The case, which began last month when the Illinois State Board of Elections declined to disqualify Trump, may be decided by next week, according to Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie Porter. Despite Porter’s hope for a speedy resolution, it is possible that the case may escalate to the Illinois Supreme Court, according to Carolyn Lederer, the attorney arguing … Read more

Former Freshfields Partner Receives €2mn Severance Pay for Involvement in Multiyear Dividend Tax Fraud: Exclusive Report

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Frankfurt, Germany – A former partner at international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail for his involvement in a multiyear dividend tax fraud. The partner, Ulf Johannemann, reportedly received over €2 million in severance pay when he left the firm by mutual consent in late 2019, following his arrest in connection with the case. The severance package, which exceeded Johannemann’s annual salary of €1.9 million, was previously undisclosed. Johannemann’s conviction came as a result of his endorsement of share-swapping deals that deceived German tax authorities into refunding dividend … Read more