Jerome O Isaac
03-03-2005, 09:38 AM
Greetings Fellow Members, My reason for posting this article was that even though my Private Investigation Course explained specifically that this type of action by both Experienced/Newcomers to the Private Investigation Field was Unethical and morally wrong, which was clearly outlined in their Pinkerton’s Code of Conduct and Ethics section, It was very fulfilling to be reminded of this code after reading this story in a local newspaper here.
I hope you forgive me for posting it here as I’m not sure if it would be better suited in the “Personnel Opinion Section” here on the forum, I’ve also put some things in bold for Clarity.
The heading of the article reads as follows: Lawyer accused of laundering drug cash
Prominent attorney was arrested on money laundering and obstruction of justice charges. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
He was describe as well-known and charismatic, they went on to say that he was a solo Practitioner, who had an eclectic mix of cases and clientele during his nearly 30 years legal career. With clients ranging form drug dealers, celebrity divorcee and Manuel Noriega right-hand man.
Other clients like wife of tennis star Boris Becker, who he made a rich woman, was compared to the case of Otto vs. Otto, he represented Carrie Otto last year in her split from husband Alexander, a scion of Germany’s fourth richest family.
That family’s fortune included the U.S catalog retailer Spiegel, which has been pegged at nearly $80 billion. Carrie Otto collected about $50 million in the divorce settlement.
This same attorney is now facing those charges above.
Prosecutors say he acted as “ House Counsel “ for many drug dealers, instruction them to lie or in one case Flee from justice
As he slept in his $4.8 million dollar beach home, the FBI, IRS and local Law Enforcement showed up at his home to arrest him, they said he was surprised but didn’t offer any resistance.
In a 16-page unsealed indictment the government Alleged he loaned close to $500.000 to an auto business owned by drug dealer, taking drug money as collateral. Later the drug dealers plead guilty to racketeering charges and are serving time in prison for running an $80 million marijuana distribution network, according to court documents.
The same lawyer was indicted under seal in October, and could face 20 yrs in prison if convicted on all seven counts.
Criminal defense lawyers representing drug defendants face an increasingly thorny issue on making sure their legal fees don’t originate from drug money.
“Lawyer has to examine and exercise reasonable amount of due diligence to determine where money is coming from, when accepting payments from certain clients”
Thanks for taking the time to read this article.
Have a great day.
I hope you forgive me for posting it here as I’m not sure if it would be better suited in the “Personnel Opinion Section” here on the forum, I’ve also put some things in bold for Clarity.
The heading of the article reads as follows: Lawyer accused of laundering drug cash
Prominent attorney was arrested on money laundering and obstruction of justice charges. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
He was describe as well-known and charismatic, they went on to say that he was a solo Practitioner, who had an eclectic mix of cases and clientele during his nearly 30 years legal career. With clients ranging form drug dealers, celebrity divorcee and Manuel Noriega right-hand man.
Other clients like wife of tennis star Boris Becker, who he made a rich woman, was compared to the case of Otto vs. Otto, he represented Carrie Otto last year in her split from husband Alexander, a scion of Germany’s fourth richest family.
That family’s fortune included the U.S catalog retailer Spiegel, which has been pegged at nearly $80 billion. Carrie Otto collected about $50 million in the divorce settlement.
This same attorney is now facing those charges above.
Prosecutors say he acted as “ House Counsel “ for many drug dealers, instruction them to lie or in one case Flee from justice
As he slept in his $4.8 million dollar beach home, the FBI, IRS and local Law Enforcement showed up at his home to arrest him, they said he was surprised but didn’t offer any resistance.
In a 16-page unsealed indictment the government Alleged he loaned close to $500.000 to an auto business owned by drug dealer, taking drug money as collateral. Later the drug dealers plead guilty to racketeering charges and are serving time in prison for running an $80 million marijuana distribution network, according to court documents.
The same lawyer was indicted under seal in October, and could face 20 yrs in prison if convicted on all seven counts.
Criminal defense lawyers representing drug defendants face an increasingly thorny issue on making sure their legal fees don’t originate from drug money.
“Lawyer has to examine and exercise reasonable amount of due diligence to determine where money is coming from, when accepting payments from certain clients”
Thanks for taking the time to read this article.
Have a great day.